What flowers are good to grow in autumn? Three flowers that root easily from cuttings

As the autumn breeze gently blows, nature gradually puts on a golden coat, and our homes can also be brightened by adding a few flowers suited to autumn. Among the many flowers, three stand out for their easy care, high ornamental value and strong vitality. These flowers not only root easily from cuttings but also keep blooming through autumn.

Christmas cactus

Christmas cactus has a distinctive leaf shape, with segments linked one after another like crab claws, and flowers in a rich range of colors, from pinkish white to purple-red. Christmas cactus likes a warm environment with plenty of indirect light, and in autumn it can be kept indoors in a bright spot. Keep the soil slightly moist; avoid waterlogging, which causes root rot. In autumn, watering can be increased appropriately to meet its growth needs. During the growing season, apply a dilute liquid fertilizer once a month to promote flower bud differentiation and blooming.

Cuttings propagation: Choose healthy leaf segments as cuttings, let the wounds dry, then insert them into moist sandy soil and keep the environment warm and humid; roots will form in about one month.

Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe, as its name suggests, symbolizes blessing, longevity, peace and good fortune. Its flowers are small but clustered in groups and brightly colored, with very high ornamental value. Kalanchoe likes ample light, but needs appropriate shade in summer; in autumn it can be grown in full sun. The suitable growing temperature is 15-25°C; in winter, keep it warm and avoid frost damage. Follow the principle of "water when dry, dry thoroughly before watering" to avoid root rot from overly wet potting soil.

Cuttings method: Select healthy branches as cuttings, remove the lower leaves, let the wounds dry, then insert them into vermiculite or perlite and keep them slightly moist; roots will form in about two weeks.

Plumbago auriculata

Plumbago auriculata has fresh blue flowers and lush foliage. Plumbago auriculata likes sun, so it should be placed in a spot with ample light to ensure normal growth and blooming. During the growing season, keep the potting soil moist and avoid prolonged drought. In autumn, watering can be reduced appropriately according to the weather. Apply decomposed liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer once every half month to promote plant growth and blooming.

Cuttings propagation: Select semi-lignified branches as cuttings, remove the lower leaves, insert them into a moist substrate and keep the temperature at around 20°C; roots and survival will be achieved in about one month.

In this golden autumn, why not try growing Christmas cactus, kalanchoe and Plumbago auriculata at home, three flowers that are easy to care for and highly ornamental. You can also use simple cuttings propagation to keep your garden evergreen and blooming all year round.