Steps for transplanting succulent leaf seedlings

1. Timing of potting

During the growth process of leaf cuttings, they will absorb nutrients from the mother leaves. If the seedlings are transplanted too early, they will lack nutrition and will have difficulty surviving. If you move it too late, nutrients will be wasted. Generally, you can transplant the seedlings into pots when they grow to 1-2 cm in size. At this time, the mother plant leaves have dried up and have no nutrients.

2. Pot soil preparation

The growth of seedlings requires certain nutrients, and the new roots need to breathe, so the potting soil must have certain drainage and air permeability. You can mix peat soil and river sand and add a small amount of perlite. The proportion of peat soil should be slightly higher, so that the roots can grow better.

3. Transplanting

Carefully remove the seedlings from the original pot, and do not damage the roots and leaves, otherwise it will be difficult to recover. If the root system is too developed, you can prune it appropriately. Remove the dry mother leaves to avoid wasting nutrients. Then spread sand and perlite on the bottom of the pot and add a little peat soil. After placing the plant upright, fill it with soil.

4. Post-transplant care

After transplanting the leaf cuttings, it is not advisable to water them immediately. At this time, it is in the seedling stage and cannot adapt to environmental changes. You can water it 2-3 days after transplanting and provide it with appropriate light.