How to propagate Sedum sedum

Cutting propagation

Breeding season

The most suitable temperature for cuttings is around 21-25℃, and it is generally carried out from mid-April to early August. Be sure to avoid the rainy season, the survival rate of cuttings will be higher. If you have to choose winter cuttings, there is no other way, but you must cover it with a thick "quilt" (it's OK to move it indoors, but the survival rate is very low!)

Land preparation

Sedum sedum has strong adaptability to soil and can grow regardless of poor or dry soil. However, level the land before transplanting, and remember to remove larger particles in the soil for home potted plants.

Seedling selection

Selecting seedlings is a very important step in cuttings. Choose mother plants that are growing well and are free of diseases and pests. Cut 8-13cm long stem segments, remove 1/3 of the leaves at the base, dry them in a cool place for 1-2 days, and insert them obliquely into the soil, leaving 4-5cm above ground.

Post-insertion management

Sedum truncatum takes root quickly and does not require any rooting hormones. It can generally take 7 days to take root naturally in summer.

The plant will start to grow and produce side buds 3 to 4 weeks after transplanting.

After that, pay attention to loosening the soil and watering, watering once every 2 weeks.

Propagation by division

As the age of the Sedum multiflorum seedlings continues to grow, the number of overwintering buds will increase and the roots will become thicker. In order to make your Sedum multiflorum grow well, you only need to divide it once every 2 to 3 years.

Division time

April and October every year.

Specific methods

After digging out the roots of the mother plant, straighten the root system and divide it into several parts.

Plant the divided plants in the prepared pots, cover the roots with soil, and water thoroughly.

Then water and fertilize in time.

Seed propagation

Seed propagation is suitable for large-scale planting, or planting in a culture box.

sowing

Prepare a nutrient box in advance (an insulated foam box will also work, poke a few holes at the bottom), put the prepared nutrient soil into the box, about 3 cm below the edge of the box, level it, and water it thoroughly. After the water has seeped underwater, sprinkle the seeds evenly on the soil surface and cover it with a thin layer of soil. Cover with plastic film, press and tie it tightly around the edges to increase the temperature and humidity, and remove the film when the seedlings begin to emerge.

Post-sowing management

Reasonable temperature control: 23~26℃ during the day and 18~20℃ at night. Seedlings will begin to emerge in 4 days. Do not water within 3 weeks. You can spray water in a mist form to keep the soil moist.

Transplant bed change

When the seedlings are up to 5cm high, they can be transplanted into pots. After transplanting, water them thoroughly twice. Observe the temperature and humidity in the pots, but do not allow water to accumulate. Remove weeds and loosen the soil in time.