How to Propagate Coral Bells (Heuchera) by Division? Detailed Methods and Steps

  Coral bells (Heuchera) is a plant with beautiful leaves that is loved by many gardening enthusiasts. It is a very easy plant to grow; with just a little care, you can have a beautiful potted coral bells.

  There are several ways to propagate coral bells: tissue culture, cuttings, division, etc. For most gardening enthusiasts, division is a relatively convenient propagation method with a higher survival rate. Below is a detailed introduction to the division method.

   You can divide the plants in spring and autumn, taking care not to damage the main roots during division. You can also divide mature plants that are over 2 years old, turning one pot into many pots.

  1. March to April and October to November are the suitable seasons for dividing coral bells.

  2. Take the plant out of its container, or dig it out of the ground, leave 3-5 leaves on each division, and then separate them with a knife. (Example: a plant with 15 leaves can be divided into about 4 plants)

  3. Then transplant the divided small plants separately into 10-12 cm containers.

  4. After the roots begin to grow, transplant them into suitable containers or into the ground.
  There are extremely many varieties of coral bells, with leaf shapes and colors that are rich and varied, constantly changing with the seasons. Even on the same plant, new leaves and old leaves display greatly different colors, making it very ornamental.