Among the main tasks of gardening so that the succulents grow in optimal conditions, we find that of root. Perhaps you have never heard of it, so we recommend you continue reading to learn in depth about this method that suits most plants. And if you have ever heard and think that it is difficult to achieve, we will tell you that all this is a myth, since in a few steps you can succeed with this simple task.
It is considered the best gardeners trick to make the roots of all plants succulents grow quickly and easily. Although it is not a mandatory process, it is recommended that you can root your plants so that their growth is faster and, therefore, flowering is accelerated in the spring. Also, if you notice that your succulent has not grown enough, it is because its roots do not have the proper length. Consequently, rooting will become mandatory.
How to root succulents?
Materials
- 1 floor
- 1 glass jar
- Water
- 1 piece of Styrofoam
- Scissors
Step by step to root succulents
1-Wash and disinfect the glass container very well.
2-Cut the Styrofoam so that it fits inside the glass container without being tight.
3-Cut the cuttings of the succulent to root.
4-Remove most of the leaves so that the plant does not invest energy in growing them.
5-With the help of a pencil or screwdriver, make holes in the Styrofoam.
6-Insert the cuttings in the holes and leave them spaced.
7-Place them in the glass container.
8-Add water until the 3 centimeters of stem are submerged and wait 2 weeks.
9- When you notice that the roots begin to come out, remove the cuttings from the Styrofoam.
10-Carefully break the Styrofoam so that the cuttings come out easier.
11-Transplant them in your pot or garden.