Succulents ~ Propagating Succulents

Propagating - the Basics

Methods
Seeds, cuttings, leaf, division ~
The best part of selling plants is growing and propogating.
Aloe Brevifolia Pups ~
From one small plant that grew up and matured, I have made at least 30 new plants
In the "Visit My Garden" page, you will see the Blue Agave which sends out pups. I took the pups with roots and made new plants..
Use Appropriate Plants:
Make sure the plant you take cuttings from are strong and healthy without plant pests
I use a lighter soil for Rooting cuttings:
Put the plants into moist soil and wait a week before watering again. When the weather is warm my plants generally root within 2 weeks.
There are products such as root tone you can use to help stimulate root growth.
Use Clean Tools:
Make sure the cutters or knifes you use are clean. If you cut a plant that has been diseased, make sure you clean the tools with alcohol or bleach..
Irrigate Efficiently:
Don't over-water. Use soaker hoses and drip irrigation to water deeply & encourage deep root growth.
Capture Rain and Snow Run Off
Use rain barrels and cisterns to capture water draining off roofs. Run-off from paved areas can be
directed back onto the landscape to water trees, shrubs and flower beds.
Maintain Your Landscape and Garden Properly:Keep irrigation systems running properly.
Avoid the lush, thirsty plant growth that results.

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