How to care for and plant the branches of the black magician after they are cut down (How to care for the branches cut down by the black magician)

The reason why the Master seedling is called "cut-off seedling" is mainly because its main method of reproduction is cutting and grafting.

Compared to general rosette-type succulents which can be propagated in large quantities at low cost through leaf cuttings, it is not easy for Succulents to be propagated successfully through leaf cuttings because their leaves are thin and easily dehydrated during the process.

But in comparison, branch cuttings only need to dry the wound and then use sterile substrate for cuttings. They usually take root in 2 weeks , which is faster than leaf cuttings. After rooting, there is no difference in daily maintenance from ordinary succulent seedlings .

Beheading for reproduction is not exclusive to mages. In addition to the need for reproduction, it also has other positive meanings:

Propagation by beheading is not exclusive to the master. Other varieties that are not easy to propagate by leaf cuttings or varieties with slender branches and semi-woody branches can be directly propagated by branch cuttings.

For example, Daruma Fu Niang, Bear's Paw, Jinhuangxing, Jade Leaf, Dance of the Gayatri, etc. Although these varieties cannot be propagated by leaf cuttings, the survival rate of beheading and cuttings is relatively high.

For succulent plants that have grown leggy and are unsightly, in addition to leaf removal and leaf cuttings, you can also choose a suitable location to cut the tops off. This can not only dwarf the plants but also promote sprouting, killing two birds with one stone.

For some succulents with black rot in their roots and stems, beheading can be said to be a life-saving measure. Timely beheading to cut off the source of the disease, and then using the cut leaf disks or branches for cuttings for reproduction, thus avoiding losses.

Precautions for daily maintenance of Master's beheaded seedlings

There are two types of Master's beheaded seedlings: with roots and without roots. In comparison, the rootless beheaded seedlings are cheaper, but they need to root themselves. You can ask clearly whether they come with roots before purchasing.

If you choose rootless beheaded seedlings, soak them in rooting water mixed with carbendazim before potting them, dry the wounds, and then pot them with loose, breathable, slightly moist sandy loam or a mixture of peat and perlite .

After potting, place it in a cool, ventilated, diffused light environment to avoid excessive direct sunlight to reduce the drying out of the outer leaves.

During this period, when the potting soil is basically dry, you can water it in small amounts to increase the soil moisture. Keeping the potting soil slightly moist is conducive to rapid rooting.

Under normal circumstances, the beheaded seedlings of the Master Plant will be able to adapt to the pot smoothly in about 2 weeks . The specific manifestations are that the outer leaves stop consuming, the originally gathered leaf disks slowly spread out, and the tender leaves in the center fade and turn green.

At this point, it proves that the beheaded seedlings of the Master have successfully taken root and adapted to the pot. You can gradually increase the light and take care of them normally.