How to propagate Nepenthes and what to pay attention to

Nepenthes reproduction method

Common propagation methods of pitcher plants include cuttings, layering and sowing. Pitcher plant seeds can be propagated, and the natural reproduction method is seed propagation. Pitcher plant cuttings are the fastest propagation.

Hydroponic pitcher plant propagation

Hydroponic pitcher plants need to be provided with sufficient nutrients. You can buy special culture solution at a flower shop. It is usually cultivated from March to June and roots will grow in about 20 days.

Nepenthes breeding time

Nepenthes can be propagated by cuttings in spring from March to May. The temperature and humidity are suitable at this time, and the survival rate of cuttings is very high in this season.

Nepenthes propagation method

Propagation of Nepenthes by division

When propagating pitcher plants by division, you need to loosen the soil under the roots, spray some water slightly, expose the base to the outside, prepare sterilized sharp scissors, and separate the small plants from the mother plant. If the roots grow relatively fragile, it is recommended to keep them in a sealed environment and provide bright light, and they will soon resume normal growth.

Propagation of Nepenthes by cuttings

Cut the branches of pitcher plants that are growing well, remove the leaves on the upper part, and only need to retain 2-3 buds. Dip some rooting agent on the cut and insert it into loose soil. The buds on the branches should be exposed to the soil surface. Maintain in an environment with high humidity and appropriate light, and wait for rooting.

Nepenthes sowing propagation

After obtaining the seeds of pitcher plant, they should be sown as soon as possible. Prepare some loose cultivation substrate and keep it moist. Spread the obtained seeds evenly on the substrate, cover it with soil, cover the pot with a layer of plastic wrap, poke a few small holes with a toothpick, and keep it in a place with sufficient scattered light. Wait for a month and it will germinate.

Notes on Nepenthes propagation

When propagating pitcher plants, the sowing method is not recommended because collecting seeds is relatively complicated. You can choose the other two methods.