This is how the reproduction succeeds

Propagation method 1: sowing

the Seeds of the desert rose are available from specialist dealers. You can sow them at home all year round. But be warned: by the sowing it is a long way to become a stately plant... As a rule, the seeds are able to germinate well. They are about 1 cm tall, elongated, narrow and bright.

Sow the seeds properly

How to sow the seeds correctly:

• Seed bowl or pots with Sowing soil to fill
• possibly. Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing
• Sow seeds 0.5 to 1 cm below the surface of the soil
• Lightly press
• keep moist

Germination time, germination temperature and pricking out

It usually doesn't take long for the seeds to germinate. Ideally, the first peaks can be seen after a week. The germination time can be up to 3 weeks depending on the ambient temperature and soil moisture. The germination temperature should be between 20 and 25 ° C. From a height of 10 cm you can prick out the young plants and move them to larger pots.

Propagation method 2: cuttings

The second method is less time consuming. To propagate cuttings, you need head cuttings from a healthy mother plant. Cut You either in spring or in summer! They should be about 10 cm long, fleshy and have at least 2 pairs of leaves.

So it goes on:

• Possibly. remove existing buds
• Set cuttings aside for 1 to 2 days to dry
• Pots with Potting soil to fill
• Put cuttings in pots with potting soil (preferably several per pot)
• put in a warm place (e.g. B. via the heating in the living room)
• keep slightly moist

Have the cuttings of the Desert rose Roots are well developed and have grown strong enough to be pricked out. Then it is crucial to get them right overwinter!