Complete Method of Propagating Kalanchoe

Cutting propagation of Kalanchoe

The cutting propagation of Kalanchoe is mostly carried out in summer and autumn, when the light and temperature can ensure better rooting and survival. When propagating by cuttings, you can use branches pruned after flowering; you can also do leaf cuttings.

When doing branch cuttings, you need to choose healthier branches, cut off about 5-10 cm, and keep 5 branches on the pruned branches. Then cut off the leaves of the lower 2 branches. After the cut ends are cooled and dried, they can be inserted into the substrate for maintenance.

When doing leaf cuttings, you need to choose healthy and plump leaves. After cutting them, place them in a cool place to dry. You can insert them shallowly in the sand or directly spread them flat on it to keep the soil moist.

The best substrate for cuttings is soil with good drainage and air permeability. River sand can be used, and the substrate must be slightly moist.

After cuttings, place them in a bright place for about a week, so that the cuttings will gradually grow roots, and this means success.

Sowing and propagation of Kalanchoe

Seed propagation can be carried out in spring or autumn after the seeds are harvested. Soak the seeds in clean water before sowing to germinate.

After disinfecting the prepared soil, you can directly sow the seeds on it, sprinkle them evenly and then cover them with soil. After sowing, you can press it lightly with a wooden board, then put the entire sowing pot in water to allow the soil to fully penetrate the water. Then you can cover it with plastic film and place it in a warm and ventilated place to ensure that the soil is moist. It will generally germinate in half a month. After germination, remove the plastic film and expose it to sunlight. When it grows 2-3 leaves, start thinning out the seedlings. Transplanting can be done when the plant is growing strong.

Note that if you want to use seed propagation, artificial pollination is required when the Kalanchoe blooms.

Tissue culture propagation of Kalanchoe

Tissue culture propagation of Kalanchoe is not commonly used and is a relatively complicated propagation method;

During tissue culture, the stem tops, leaves, stems, flower buds and flowers of Kalanchoe are used as explants for tissue culture, and then 2 mg/L of kinetin and 0.1 mg/L of naphthylacetic acid are added to MS culture medium to induce germination and rooting.

Then use 1/2MS culture medium plus 1 mg/L indolebutyric acid to induce rooting. After that, place it under light for 16 hours. After 4-6 weeks, small plants will grow.

Propagation of Kalanchoe by division

The best time to propagate Kalanchoe by division is after the old plants have passed the summer.

From late August to early September, the pots should be repotted and the soil should be changed. At this time, you should also pay attention to cutting larger clumps into several pieces with a knife, and then plant them separately. After they survive, you should pinch the tops 1 to 2 times to promote more branches, sprouts, and flowers.

Well, the above is the propagation method of Kalanchoe, you can try it.

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