How to restore Phnom Penh with Tiger Pilan

1. Reasons for the disappearance of Phnom Penh

The most common method of propagation for this plant is cuttings. However, this method also has a disadvantage, that is, the seedlings cultivated by it often lose the golden edges of its leaves. This is because its golden edge is a very special stripe that cannot be passed on to offspring unconditionally. However, through special methods, we can also preserve it.

2. How to prevent the golden edge from disappearing

(1) First, take the selected adult plant out of the pot and remove the soil sticking to it. Then, cut off the small leaves on the outside and break off two or three large leaves. The length of these large leaves should be about thirteen to fifteen centimeters.

(2) Then, treat the wound with charcoal, ash, or wood ash to avoid infection. Afterwards, plant the original plant back into the pot as it is, and you won’t need it for the time being.

(3) The next step is to deal with the long leaves we have removed. The specific method is: cut off the upper leaves, then turn the leaf sheath downward and insert it into the flower pot. Control the surrounding temperature at around 20 degrees Celsius. By doing this, one to four new shoots will soon appear, and they will all have the original golden edges.