Grow your plant collection without buying new plants.
Plus, if you want to expand your succulent collection, the plants are especially easy to propagate.
Here’s how to propagate succulents using various methodsand the best types for propagation.
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What is Plant Propagation?
Plant propagation is the process of creating new plants from existing ones.
you could propagate certain plants from leaves, stems, and roots.
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Fallen leaves are also great as long as they’re still firm and not wrinkled.
Allow the leaf to sit out for a few days or until the cut end heals or calluses over.
This step helps to prevent root rot.
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“In a few weeks, rootlets and primary shoots should start to appear.”
Cubian says that propagating succulents from stems is like the fast-forward version of leaf propagation.
Ensure you keep the cuttings moist but not too soggy.
New growth should start to appear within a few weeks.
However, Cubian says to avoid submerging the entire cuttings or leaflets to prevent rotting.
The same goes for stem cuttings.
Although there are many types of succulents, some are easier to propagate than others.
Cubian says the length of time it takes to propagate succulents depends on the species.
There are several reasons that cuttings can rot.
Lack of drainage, poor lighting, and scarce airflow will also cause fungal infections.
