Three methods for the propagation of the violin fig
To propagate a violin fig, you have three options to choose from:
- Head cuttings
- Mossing
- sowing
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The most complex method is peeling, for which you need some experience. It is only carried out if the violin fig has become too big overall.
Pull offshoots from cuttings
Therefor cut Head cuttings from soft shoots in spring. Lignified shoots are not suitable for this. Milky juice leaks out when cutting. Soak the interface in lukewarm water for a short time to stop the juice from escaping.
Let the interface dry a little before you put the cuttings in Growing pots(€ 16.68 at Amazon *) put. Wrap them in cling film that you need to ventilate once a day. This will prevent mold from forming.
Place the cuttings in a sheltered, warm location with temperatures of 25 to 30 degrees.
Propagate violin figs by peeling them off
To remove moss, you need a strong shoot that is already slightly woody and not too thin. Cut it diagonally upwards to the middle. Carefully bend the shoot so that there is a small gap. Put a little stone in here to hold it open.
Cover the interface with sphagnum moss that you moisten beforehand. Then wrap cling film around it.
It takes about four weeks for roots to form. Now you can separate the offshoot and put it in a pot.
Propagation by sowing
Do not sow the seeds too densely in a seed tray and cover them lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist and keep the bowl warm.
After the emergence there is a prick out. As soon as the small violin figs are big enough, transplant them into small pots.
Tips
Violin figs are relatively easy to care for. Above all, it is important that the humidity is high enough and that the surface is not too cold. Otherwise the houseplant loses its leaves.
