Our succulents They are in fashion and that is why today we will dedicate ourselves to them. For those who do not know them, these are those plants with thick stems and leaves that store water to adapt to long periods of drought or arid environments.
Both the stem, the leaves and the root are thickened to store water and that is why the name “succulents” means “very juicy” (from the Latin, succulentus). The most classic example of succulent plants is cactus although there are many varieties and none keep a genetic profile among themselves with the exception of this trait.
Cacti and other succulents today decorate many gardens and homes, that is why we will discover how to multiply these fleshy and strong-looking plants.
There are three ways to multiply succulent plants:
The first is by stem cuttings. In this case, you have to cut the stem into pieces and let it dry for 2 or 3 days for the wound to heal. Then you have to sprinkle it with powdered sulfur to prevent the appearance of fungi. The next step is to choose a pot and make a hole with a toothpick in the ground with your rare. Remember that the pot must have very good drainage to avoid excess moisture. Introduce the cutting very dry. Don’t push too hard to loosen the compost.
Alternatively multiply by suckers. Then you have to carefully separate the small specimens with their roots, avoiding breaking them. In the event that the hijuels suffer an injury, it must be allowed to dry and then plant the sucker in the ground and then spray it with a fungicide.
The third option for multiply succulents is to do it by leaf cuttingsa simple method in which you only have to separate the leaves with your fingers and then make a hole in the substrate and place the small leaf. Over time it will develop.
In any of the three cases, you should place the pot in a bright place for a while and avoid watering the soil if there are no roots.
More information – Succulent plants
Photo and source – Garden Magazine
