Possible methods of propagation
An increase out Seeds is theoretically possible, but hardly feasible in practice. This is not only due to the fact that this path is tedious. The seeds of this plant are not even available on the market. You have these two options at home:
- Propagation from cuttings
- Propagation by subsidence
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Cut cuttings
You can cut cuttings for propagation all year round. Choose strong shoots of at least 15 cm length. Remove the bottom leaves, only two to three pairs of leaves should be left on. Also cut off the tips of the shoots. Place the cuttings in a shady place for about two hours to allow the interfaces to dry out.
Root cuttings in the jar
The cuttings can first be placed in a glass of water so that they form roots before planting. A dark glass is better suited for this purpose than a light one. Place the glass in the shade and at least 20 ° C warm. After about 2 - 4 weeks, when there are plenty of roots, the cuttings are planted in the ground.
Plant the cuttings straight away
The detour in the glass can be saved, because Golliwoog cuttings also take root well in soil.
- damp Potting soil use
- alternatively sandy substrate
- Plant several cuttings in the pot
- Place the pot in a clear plastic bag
- Pour in some water and tie
- Place in partial shade and 20 to 25 ° C warm
- Open the bag once a week and ventilate
As soon as the first new leaves form, it is clear that the cutting is well rooted. The plastic bag is removed completely. The young plant gets from then on the care an adult plant.
Tips
When planting unrooted cuttings, press the soil gently so that the end of the stem comes into contact with the soil. Otherwise, there is a good chance that the cutting will dry out instead of taking root.
Propagation by subsidence
- Pick a long, healthy shoot.
- Bend the shoot so that it then rests on the ground. This can be soil in its own or separately provided pot.
- Remove the leaves at the point of contact.
- Cover the shoot with some substrate, but the tip of the shoot must remain free. If the shoot does not stay in position, you can weigh it down with stones or another object.
- Disconnect the mother plant as soon as the sinker is rooted.