How to Propagate Cyanotis kewensis Teddy Bear Vine in 3 Easy Ways

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Teddy Bear Vine (Cyanotis kewensis) is best propagated by plant divison or from stem cuttings which can be rooted either in water or in soil.

The best time to propagate Teddy Bear Plant is at the beginning of the growing season (spring to early summer) when the plant is in active growth. Propagating in the cold season is not recommended because establishment may be difficult.

Teddy Bear Plant is a popular, easy-care succulent vine which bears hairy (velvet-like) leaves with purple undersides and long drooping stems.

Cyanotis kewensis also called Cyanotis beddomei is native to South Africa and is related to Cyanotis somaliensis (Pussy Ears Vine) which is native to Somalia and bears larger leaves with pale grey hairs.

Teddy Bear Vine Plant flourishes in bright indirect light with 4-6 hours of morning sunshine, warmth of 15-27⁰C, humidity of 50-55% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained succulents mix coupled with regular feeding during the growing season. Learn how to grow and care for Cyanotis kewensis.

Teddy Bear Vine is easy to propagate. We have herebelow outlined 3 methods of Cyanotis kewensis propagation. Keep reading for a detailed account on these propagation methods.

1. Teddy Bear Vine propagation from stem cuttings in water

1. Take a stem cutting of about 3-4 inches long from a healthy plant. Ensure it has 2-3 leaf nodes.


2. Remove the lower leaves and allow the cuttings to dry (callus) for 1-3 days before planting to prevent rotting.


3. Once callussed, dip the lower cut end of the stem-tip cutting in a rooting hormone to hasten rooting.


4. Place the stem cuttings in a jar of plain water or in a propagation station while ensuring that the leaves are not in contact with the water.


5. Place the set up in a warm, well-lit spot away from direct sunlight. Change the water every 5-7 days.


6. When a good amount of roots have formed on the cuttings, transfer the cuttings into individual pots in moist, cactus and succulents soil.


7. Position the set up in a warm (21-27⁰C), well-lit place away from direct sunlight.


8. Maintain the soil moist until new growth has emerged and substantial growth has been observed.


9. Transfer the new plants into one size larger pots, preferably clay pots as they are porous and will not hold excess moisture. At this point you can begin routine care.

2. Teddy Bear Vine propagation from stem cuttings in soil

1. Take a 3-4 inches stem cutting from a healthy vine. Ascertain that each cutting has at least 2-3 leaf nodes.


2. Strip off the lower leaves and allow the cuttings to dry (callus) for 1-3 days before planting to avoid rotting.


3. When callussed, dip the lower cut end of the stem cutting in a rooting hormone to encourage rooting.


4. Select a rooting container and ensure that there is adequate drainage to prevent the soil from getting soggy as it can lead to rotting.


5. Fill the container with cactus and succulents mix and make a hole with a pencil or any such tool. Ensure that the hole is slightly wider than the base of the stem cutting.


6. Insert about 2-3 inches of the lower cut end of 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.


7. Water the soil thoroughly and place the set up in a well-lit, warm place. Adequate light and warmth are necessary for faster rooting.


8. Maintain the soil moist until rooting occurs. When you observe new growth, transplant the new plant to its own pot after which you can begin routine care.

3. Teddy Bear Vine propagation by plant division

1. Water the plant 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.


2. Remove the plant from its pot and carefully divide the plant into several sections. Make sure that each section has adequate roots to hasten establishment.


3. Select a 6 or 8 inches pot and ensure that the pot has a drainage hole to prevent the soil from getting soggy as it can lead to rotting.


4. 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 section.


5. Place the 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.


6. Wet 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.

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