When it comes to leaf cuttings, everyone may only think of succulents.
The picture below is the baby Allen we planted. Isn’t it adorable?
Actually, many plants can be transplanted
Like Douban Green, Lieger Begonia, Epiphyllum, Money Tree,
Geranium, Tiger Orchid, Gloxinia, Alum root and other plants.
You can harvest a new plant from one leaf.
Now, we will introduce to you the techniques of leaf planting!
Douban green leaf insert
Douban Green, also known as "computer baby", has it on the desk of 8 out of 10 office workers.
Douban green can be grown in water. Just cut the branches short and put them in water. Hairy roots will grow in about two weeks.
However, in fact, watercress green can also be propagated by leaf cuttings!
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First, select the stronger leaves in the middle and lower parts of the Douban Green branches, pinch the base of the petiole, shake it left and right, and slowly separate the leaves with petioles from the branches.
The next step is to dry the roots and place the picked leaves in a ventilated place.
After half a day, insert the petiole at an angle of 45° in a basin filled with sand
Select sand as medium and spray water on it to keep it moist.
If the temperature is above 20 degrees, roots can grow in about 20 days.
It is important to note that the process of growing buds is relatively long, maybe 1 month, maybe half a year.
So, wait patiently and wait until 3 leaves have grown before potting it for normal maintenance.
Sansevieria leaf insert
Sansevieria orchid is a "frequent visitor" to the family. It tolerates drought, likes light and tolerates shade, and does not need to be worried at all.
For cuttings, the choice of medium can be perlite, vermiculite, pure sand or even garden soil.
Pick a complete leaf, insert it into a pot, and water it thoroughly.
Put it in a cool and ventilated place, keep the soil moist, and spray it with water every day.
As long as the leaves are not soft during this period, there is hope, don't worry.
Longevity flower and leaf inserts
Many people don’t know that longevity flower is actually a kind of succulent
Many people grow it, but no one knows it can be planted in leaves.
The steps are similar to the above
Pick off the leaves
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Bury the petiole in the soil and place it in a cool and ventilated place. Keep the soil moist.
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Budding
The longevity flower and leaf cuttings are really slow. It will take 5-6 months for them to germinate, so you must be patient!
Four Seasons Begonia Leaf Cutting
Prepare a mineral water bottle, cut several holes about 1cm wide on the bottle, fill it with water and set aside.
Cut off the area close to the trunk with a blade. Pay attention to choosing leaves with relatively tender petioles., so the survival rate is relatively high.
Put the cut leaves into the holes in the plastic bottles and put them in a warm and cool place.
