The Cyprus grass looks like a reed. Long stalks and gently overhanging leaves characterize its appearance. If you don't have enough of it and want to save costs, you can propagate it using various methods.
What methods are there to propagate Cyprus grass?
Cyprus grass can be propagated by cuttings, cuttings, dividing the plant or sowing. Methods vary depending on species and growing conditions, but all allow successful propagation within a few weeks.
Offshoots – not possible for all species
Not all species can be propagated via offshoots. In general, this is mainly possible with large species. The offshoots that are used for propagation grow out of the crown. They are cut off and placed in a glass with water (as low in lime as possible). There they root within 4 weeks. Then you can move them into a pot with soil.
Cuttings – similar to the cutting method
Early summer is the ideal time for propagating cuttings. This is how it works:
- each stem with a tuft of leaves is suitable as a cutting
- Cut 15 to 20 cm long cuttings
- Cut the leaves in half with scissors
- Place the cutting upside down in a glass of water (leaves should be in the water)
- Change water regularly
- Rooting time: approx. 4 weeks
- then planting
Division of the plant
The third method of propagation for Cyprus grass is division. This method is probably the easiest. If Cyprus grass is cultivated as a houseplant, division can be carried out all year round. This method is effective if it is carried out as part of the annual repotting between February and March.
First the Cyprus grass is removed from the pot. You can see the roots - these are now pulled apart so that you get 2 to 3 sections of the plant. Alternatively, you can use a knife. They are planted separately.
Sowing – a little more complex
The seeds are light germinators. Therefore, they should hardly or not be covered with soil at all. Press the seeds lightly into the sowing soil. Then moisten the substrate.
If necessary, you can put a plastic bag over it. At a temperature between 20 and 25 °C, the seeds germinate within 3 to 4 weeks. Overall, sowing is a little more complex than the offshoot method.
Tip
When propagating cuttings, it is best to cut several cuttings and place them in a pot with soil. Then the later growth looks nice and bushy.
