Which flowers are suitable for propagation by cuttings during the Dragon Boat Festival?

The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and it is the golden season for cuttings. Many flowers will root as soon as they touch water, with a very high survival rate. Below are several flowers that are relatively suitable for cuttings during the Dragon Boat Festival.

Crab Claw Cactus

Crab Claw Cactus is an epiphytic flower of the Cactaceae family, with very tenacious vitality, symbolizing the love of life and the beautiful pursuit of life. Its shape is like the small claws of a crab, very easy to care for, and it can bloom all year round, with high ornamental value. Most Crab Claw Cacti are now entering the last flush of spring flowers after blooming, and at this stage it is the explosive growth period for new leaves, with a very fast growth rate. This period is the most suitable for cuttings. We only need to pick some Crab Claw Cactus leaves and insert them directly into soil or water, keep the soil slightly moist, and place them in a ventilated place. Generally, they can take root in about one week to ten days. With good care, after a few months of planting they can produce a large number of beautiful flowers.

Portulaca

Portulaca, as its name suggests, likes sunlight and is very easy to grow. You only need to cut off the branches of Portulaca and place them directly in soil, and they will take root in about a week, then grow and bloom, very easy to grow. Portulaca is relatively drought-tolerant and does not need frequent watering. Water only when the soil in the pot looks dry. Usually it is recommended to touch the soil with your hand to see whether it is dry. If it feels dry, water thoroughly once. Portulaca grown outdoors should also be protected from waterlogging during the rainy season.

Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe belongs to the Crassulaceae family of succulent plants, and its flowering period is mainly concentrated in the three seasons of autumn, winter, and spring. It likes light but cannot be exposed to strong sun. Kalanchoe around the Dragon Boat Festival is mostly still in full bloom. After the flowers fade, be sure to prune the leaves and spent flowers of Kalanchoe in time, which is beneficial to its growth. The cut branches can be used for cuttings. For Kalanchoe cuttings, cut them into small sections of about 8-10 cm, and choose loose, breathable nutrient soil for cuttings, or plain soil such as vermiculite or perlite. When taking cuttings, you can add some rooting powder. After inserting, pour some water to keep it moist, and place it in a place with scattered light and ventilation. In this way, Kalanchoe can take root in about 10 days.