Jade Dew Leaf Cutting
A comprehensive explanation of flower propagation, focusing on Jade Dew. This article provides a Jade Dew leaf cutting tutorial (with images and text), and the editor will introduce it to everyone next.
Compared to other succulents, Jade Dew leaf cutting is relatively less common. For many flower enthusiasts, the success rate is not particularly high, but as long as the details are mastered, the success rate of Jade Dew leaf cutting can still be quite high. This article is based on a flower enthusiast's own experience with leaf cutting Jade Dew and is hoped to be of help.
Step one, pull the entire Jade Dew plant out (if skilled, it can also be left in place, mainly to prepare for the second step)
Step two, use a sharp knife to slowly cut along the connection between the leaf and the stem, taking care to remove as much stem tissue as possible while completely removing the leaf (the key to successful Jade Dew leaf cutting is retaining some stem tissue on the leaf; if not, success is almost impossible).
Step three, place the leaf in a shaded and well-ventilated area to dry. The timing is up to you; observe the cut and wait until it has fully retracted. I let it dry for three days.
Step four, gently insert the leaf into the cultivation soil, but not too deep! The soil should be as loose as possible. I used peat, red jade, and volcanic stones, with a ratio of about three parts soil to seven parts granular material.
Step five, water the plant, keeping it moist but not letting the leaf soak in water. Maintain ventilation and diffused light, preferably with slightly darker lighting.
Step six, wait, and wait patiently, continuing to keep the plant moist, well-ventilated, and in diffused light.
If all the above steps are completed, in about a month and a half, you will see small things gradually appearing, either roots or small leaves. At this point, follow step seven: continue to keep the plant moist but slightly extend the watering interval and increase the light slightly.
When they grow bigger, I moved them to individual pots. The roots of Haworthia are relatively robust, so you can choose deeper pots and use pure red jade soil, which is more breathable. The germination rate of Jade Dew leaf cutting is about 60% or more, of course, this is closely related to all the previous steps.
The detailed explanation of the Jade Dew leaf cutting tutorial (with images and text) shared above is hoped to bring you some help in green plant management!