How To Grow Stapelia Gigantea From Cutting l Starfish Cactus Propagation Best & Easy

Описание: Propagating by stem cuttings is probably the most common and easiest route. Many cacti and Succulents can be propagated successfully by stem cuttings.The cuttings will eventually start rooting from the cut end and start growing as a new plant.

0:00 Intro Starfish Cactus Propagation
0:33 How to cut Stapelia Gigantea ?
3:32 How to plant Stapelia Gigantea cuttings?
5:40 How to care for a Stapelia Gigantea cutting?

Stapelia is easily propagated, especially by stem cuttings. Allow cuttings to dry in a cool, shady location for 48 hours and then stick them in a well-drained potting soil mix. Water moderately (preferably from below by placing the container in a tray and then filling the tray with water). Cuttings should root easily.

Stapelia gigantea is a species of flowering plant in the genus Stapelia of the family Apocynaceae.Common names include Zulu giant,carrion plant and toad plant (although the nickname "carrion plant" can also refer to Stapelia grandiflora). The plant is native to the desert regions of South Africa to Tanzania.


Stapelia gigantea propagation STEP by STEP
1.Make a clean cut. Using one hand to steady the top of the columnar cactus, make a clean cut with sharp clean knife.
2.Let it dry. Let the cutting dry for a few days to allow for the wound to dry and callous over.
3.Prepare a suitable potting mix for cacti with very good drainage. Place the dried cutting into a the potting mix by sticking the cut part into the soil. About ⅓ of the cutting should be planted in the soil . Pack the soil around the cutting to secure it so it does not tip over.
4.Add gravel.Gravel also helps prevent erosion. And by holding moisture in the soil, rock promotes root growth, thereby boosting the vitality of plants---especially important during dry spells.
5.Water sparingly. Wait for a few days before watering the newly potted columnar cactus. You can mist the soil every few days or when the soil feels dry.
6.A few months later, you will notice new growth from the top of your newly potted plant as well as the mother plant from you obtained your cutting from. You can slowly increase the amount and intensity of sunlight to avoid burning the plant.

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