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Cutting method of snake plant in Phnom Penh

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-05-13 17:26:58
Cutting of Phnom Penh snake plant is best carried out in spring and autumn. Use sterilized scissors to cut a section of robust leaves with a length of 7-8cm from the mother plant and put them in a ventilated position for shade drying. Prepare the well ventilated substrate and flowerpot, and disinfect them before use. Insert the leaves into the substrate, there should be a certain distance between each leaf, and put them in a cool place after proper water spraying.

I. preparations

Phnom Penh snake plant cutting should be carried out in spring and autumn as far as possible. Prepare cutting media, sterilized scissors and appropriate amount of water.

2. Cutting the blades

Cut a section of leaves on the healthy mother plant, the length can be controlled at 7-8 cm, and the cut leaves shall be free of diseases and insect pests. After selecting the leaves for cutting, it's better to put them in a place without sunshine to dry them, so as to prevent them from rotting after cutting.

III. basin soil selection

It has been mentioned above that the substrate for cutting should be prepared. The substrate used should be air permeable and loose in soil. Before cutting, the substrate should be disinfected to prevent the pathogens in the substrate from damaging the leaves. The air permeability of the flowerpot is also good, and the flowerpot is not too small

4. Cutting

Insert the treated leaves into the substrate, fix them, spray some water properly, maintain a certain degree of humidity, and finally put them in a cool place to wait for its rooting. It should be noted that there should be a certain gap between the cutting leaves, not too close.

Hu Pi Lan with Phnom Penh

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