Caring for succulents could be quite tricky and challenging sometimes! But don’t worry, you have us by your side and we will help you out! Hence, we have answered the most common questions regarding succulent and cactus propagation. We hope that you will find what you need in this blog! If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to leave us a comment or reach out to us via support@succulentsbox.com. Now, enjoy!
Succulent propagation can be done by using leaf cuttings, stem cuttings, offsets, or seeds from the mother plant.
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We highly recommend you to try out different propagation methods to see which one is the most suitable for you. While the leaf propagation is considered to be the most common method among succulent growers, stem propagation, however, is the fastest propagation method of all. With stem propagation, it usually takes about 4 weeks for roots to sprout, depending on your climate and environment.
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Yes, we can but it’s quite difficult since most leaves (pearls) might rot. That’s why we suggest that you should propagate strings of pearls from cuttings.
However, if you still want to explore a new method of propagating from a pearl, give it a try! Growing a whole new String of Pearls plant just from a leaf takes a long time. You need to check the leaf frequently to prevent rotting. To know more about care tips for string of pearls, please visit our blog How to care for String of Pearls
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During the whole process, do not let the leaves sit in the water, you have to keep the roots above the water. After 1-2 months, you can transfer your succulents from water to soil. Before doing that, make sure to allow it to air-dry on a paper towel for about a day or two. Once the roots have dry out, gently burrow your succulent into an unfertilized cactus soil and put it in an area where they can only get bright and indirect light.
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With water propagation, you don’t let the leaves touch the water, but you keep it about ½ - 1 inch away from the water surface by using a plastic wrapper. Besides, you don’t need to water them during the whole grow period. In this way, there is no way that your leaves can be overwatered since they do not touch the water at all.
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Cactus propagation can be done by using stem cuttings, pads, or offsets from the mother plant.
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You should allow your cuttings to callous over for around 3 days, then plant them in a well-drained potting mix. A month after that, you should see the root system!
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No it won’t. However, with proper care, your mother plant can grow new pups from the cut point! In addition, you can also have fun with grafting and create a new cactus!
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Grafting is a process of one species being grown onto a wounded piece of another. This way, you can have control over what kind of the new cactus species you want to produce. It’s totally your creation!
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The grafted part is called a scion and the base or rooted part is the rootstock (or in this case, you called it mother plant). There are 4 basic steps:
Now you can name your very own unique plant!
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