How to Propagate Teddy Bear Vine | Cyanotis kewensis Propagation
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Teddy Bear Vine (Cyanotis kewensis) is an easy to propagate succulent vine which bears hairy (velvet-like) leaves with purple undersides and long drooping stems.
Teddy Bear Vine (Cyanotis kewensis) is native to South Africa and is closely related to Cyanotis somaliensis (Pussy Ears Vine ) which is native to Somalia and bears larger leaves with pale grey hairs.
Teddy Bear Vine (Cyanotis kewensis) Propagation
Teddy Bear Vine (Cyanotis kewensis) propagation can be done at the beginning of the growing season in two ways; by plant division or from stem cuttings.
How to propagate Teddy Bear Vine by Plant Division
Teddy Bear Vine (Cyanotis kewensis) propagation by plant division
Water the Teddy Bear Vine thoroughly at least 1 day before to make it easier to divide and also hasten establishment. A well hydrated plant suffers less shock and takes a shorter time to take root.
Take out Teddy Bear Vine from its pot and carefully divide the plant into several sections. Ensure each section has adequate roots to hasten establishment.
Select a 6 or 8 in. pot and ensure that the pot has a drainage hole to prevent the soil from getting soggy as it can lead to rotting.
Fill the pot with Cactus and Succulents Soil and make a hole in the center of the pot. Ensure that the hole is slightly wider than the root base of the Teddy Bear Vine section.
Place the Teddy Bear Vine section in the previously made hole and lightly firm the soil around the base while taking care not to bury it too deep; maintain the section at the same soil level it was in the previous pot.
Water the soil thoroughly and place the set up in a well-lit, warm place until the new plant is well established after which you can begin routine care.
How to propagate Teddy Bear Vine from Stem Cuttings
Teddy Bear Vine (Cyanotis kewensis) propagation from stem cuttings
Take a 3-4 in. stem cutting from a healthy Teddy Bear Vine. Strip off the lower leaves and ensure each cutting has at least 2-3 leaf nodes.
Select a rooting container and ensure that there is adequate drainage to prevent the soil from getting soggy as it can lead to rotting.
Fill the container with Cactus and Succulents Soil and make a hole with a pencil or any such tool. Ensure that the hole is slightly wider than the base of the Teddy Bear Vine stem cutting.
Insert about 2-3 in. of the lower cut end of Teddy Bear Vine stem cutting in the previously made hole and lightly firm the soil around the stem cutting while taking care not to bury it too deep.
Water the soil thoroughly and place the set up in a well-lit, warm place. Adequate light and warmth are necessary for faster rooting.
Maintain the soil moist until rooting occurs. When you observe new growth, the new Teddy Bear Vine can be transplanted to its own pot after which you can begin routine care.
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