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Step 4 : Once dry, lay or stick the cut ends of the leaves on a well-draining soil.Īlthough the whole process of leaf propagation would take weeks or even months to be fully established, you should start seeing it produce roots in just a span of 2 weeks or so and emerge new baby plants after a few more weeks.Everything looks pleasant in color.

Step 3 : Keep the leaves in a dry spot away from direct sunlight for about 1 to 2 days. Step 2 (optional) : To help speed up the leaf propagation process, dip the cut ends in a rooting hormone.

Step 1 : Getly pull 1 or 2 nice plump leaf off the mother plant by gently twisting it from the stem. You may start watering your cuttings as soon as you see it starts rooting at the points where it has contact with soil (which would usually take about 4 to 6 weeks). This will make sure that your cuttings have enough soil surrounding them to encourage root growth. Step 3 : Lay your cuttings on top of the soil and press in gently, then cover it with more soil until you can just see the leaves peeking out. Step 2 : Fill a pot with well-draining soil made for succulents, leaving about half an inch at the top. Step 1 : Snip a strand or several cuttings of a single strand from the mother plant using a sharp, clean knife or a pair of scissor. Ĭalico Kittens are not only delightful succulents to display, but also very easy to propagate, making them perfect for sharing with any of your family members, and friends. Here are some of our recommendations to care for your succulents during Winter. You can use a balanced fertilizer that is poor in nitrogen by diluting it to at least half the strength recommended on the label.īut if the plant cannot be move indoors, you can protect it from the freezing temperatures outdoors using frost cloths or mini-greenhouses. Read our “ Soil Mix & Fertilizers for Succulents ” to learn more about soil for succulents.Ĭalico Kitten can be fed from mid-spring to early fall, where they are growing actively. You can either use a cactus potting mix blended with perlite for better drainage or sandy soil, which can be achieved by combining cactus or potting soil with coarse sand with a 2:1 ratio. Since Calico Kitten's roots are quite sensitive and prone to root rot when waterlogged, it is recommended to use well-draining soil to grow them. See our other blog to learn more about Watering your succulents. Bottom watering Calico Kitten is highly recommended as well, especially when grown in a container. The lower the temperature is, the less watering your plant needs. The trick here is to be mindful of the surrounding temperature of your plant. But as soon as the temperature gets colder, they should be watered sparingly, especially during the winter months, as they tend to lose their roots if the soil stays cold and soggy for too long. To provide your Calico Kitten with enough water it needs, they should be watered regularly during Spring and Fall, where they are growing actively and prevent water-logging, and allow the soil to dry before watering again. This means that the plant can handle longer periods without water, and leaving it in soggy conditions will most likely cause them to rot. Like most succulents, Calico Kitten is very drought tolerant.

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However, just like most succulents, Calico Kitten can still get sunburned even though it has already acclimated to full sun, so consider using protections such as sunshades, especially during a heatwave or intense heat.įor detailed information on growing your succulents in full sun, check our “ Key Reminders To Grow Succulents in Full Sun ” post to get more useful tips.

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