How to cut leaves of white phoenix

Prepare the Materials

The materials needed for leaf cuttings are very simple: leaves of white phoenix, soil for planting white phoenix, and flower pots.

Leaf cutting steps

Take the leaves. To remove the leaves from the roots, gently pinch the leaves with your hands and shake them left and right a few times to remove them.

Dry the leaves. After picking the leaves of the white phoenix, place them in a ventilated and cool place to dry in the sun to allow the wound to heal. Waiting until the wound heals before taking leaf cuttings can prevent leaf rot.

Fill soil. Put the soil into the prepared flowerpot, fill it up slowly, be careful not to make it too full, and make the soil flat.

Leaf cuttings. Arrange the prepared leaves one by one. The direction of the leaf should be facing upwards and the back should be facing downwards.

wait. The survival rate of white phoenix leaf cuttings varies depending on the climate and maintenance methods, so be patient and wait.

Precautions

The best time for leaf cuttings of Baifeng is spring and autumn, with autumn being the preferred season. If the roots of the leaves are not clean, leaf grafting may not be successful. Let the wound dry. The soil for leaf cuttings will be mixed with some vermiculite to retain water. Just keep the soil at a certain moisture level. You don't need much light during the waiting period.