Succulents can be used to create unique plant compositions in pots and bowls. To ensure that there is always a rich supply of plants available for the realization of new ideas, clever home gardeners use kindlings and cuttings for propagation at no cost. Find out here how cuttings transform into young succulents in no time.
How do you propagate succulent cuttings?
Succulent offshoots can be propagated by kindlings or cuttings. Children should reach about a fifth of the height of the mother plant before they are removed and planted. Cuttings are placed flat on moist succulent soil until new baby succulents form.
Kindel – floral template for offspring
Succulents are among the plants that produce offshoots in the form of children particularly diligently. These are side shoots that grow up from the base of a mother plant as its exact replica in mini format. The hobby gardener is very happy when he discovers Kindel. The fully trained offspring just need to be nurtured a little. Here's how to do it professionally:
- Grip the child with your fingers and break it off when it has reached a fifth of the height of its mother plant
- Alternatively, cut off the offshoot with a sharp, clean knife
- Let the cut dry in an airy, shady location
Fill a pot with succulent soil (€12.00 on Amazon) moistened with soft water. Plant the sprout upright in it. Large children are supported with a wooden stick to prevent them from tipping over. Place the pot in a partially shaded, warm window seat. Until a cutting is completely rooted, please water little. The normal care program for adult succulents then begins.
This is how cuttings are transformed into beautiful succulents
Succulents have strong growth potential, so that even a single leaf can form a new plant. Numerous popular succulent houseplants have lush leaves from which you can obtain several offshoots. Money trees are also included, as are various thick-leaf plants, opuntias and the lucky feather. How to grow a new succulent from leaf cuttings:
- Mix succulent soil with coconut fibers and pour into a bowl
- Moisten the growing substrate well with lime-free water
- Break off or cut off leaf cuttings
- Cut a thin strip of skin along the edge of the leaf with a razor blade
- Lay the cut cuttings flat on the moist soil and press down
- Place in a partially shaded location at 19 to 25 degrees Celsius
Baby succulents thrive on the exposed tissue within a short period of time. Spray the substrate with soft water when it is completely dry. When the plants reach a height of at least 2 to 3 cm, they are mature enough to be separated from the offshoots. Carefully planted in a pot, care for the mini succulents like their mother plant.
Tip
Rosette cuttings or aloe vera plants should not have direct contact with moist soil because this can cause rot on the leaves. By sprinkling the substrate with a thin layer of pebbles or quartz sand after planting, you can effectively prevent this fatal damage.