How do you cut the leaves for leaf cuttings of clivia? Cut them from the base and then take cuttings

Many people do not know how to cut the leaves for clivia leaf cuttings. Actually, you just need to cut the leaf off at its base and then you can use it for cuttings. When normally taking clivia leaf cuttings, first disinfect the cut leaves, prepare a breathable clay pot and a soil mix of equal parts pine needle soil and sand and gravel, insert the leaf about 6-8 cm into the soil, water and care for it for 7 days and it will grow new roots, and after 2-3 months it will grow small shoots.

I. For clivia leaf cuttings, cut the leaf from the base

Clivia is generally propagated by division and by sowing, but it can also be propagated by cuttings, although this propagation method has a relatively lower survival rate. So how exactly should you cut the leaves for clivia leaf cuttings? Just use scissors to cut the leaf off from its base.

The cut leaf needs to be healthy and free of pests and diseases, so that it has strong vitality for growth. Cutting the leaf from the base allows the cut leaf to carry a certain amount of root system, making it easier for it to grow new roots after leaf cutting and to grow better.

II. How to take leaf cuttings of clivia 1. Leaf treatment

After cutting off the leaf with roots, soak the leaf in a sterilizing and disinfecting carbendazim solution or potassium permanganate solution, take it out after 10-15 minutes, then rinse the leaf clean with clear water, and then place the leaf in a ventilated and cool place to let the wound dry.

2. Prepare the pot and soil

Before taking leaf cuttings, prepare a loose and breathable flower pot and soil. You can choose a clay pot with good breathability, then choose a mixed soil of equal parts pine needle soil and sand and gravel, place it in the sun to expose it, so that it is disinfected and does not carry pathogens that affect leaf growth.

3. Inserting the cutting into the soil

Take the clivia leaf whose wound has been treated and dried, and insert it directly into the soil with the root end facing down. The insertion depth should be controlled at about 6-8 cm. Gently press the soil around the insertion point with your hand, then water to moisten the soil and provide enough moisture for the clivia leaf.

4. Rooting and care

Place the cutting pot in a cool place for care. After about 7 days the leaf will grow new roots, then gradually increase the frequency and amount of watering, and do the care work well. Generally after 2-3 months, the cutting leaf will begin to grow new shoots, and after that normal care is enough for it to grow.