How to Propagate Pussy Ears Vine | Cyanotis somaliensis Propagation


Pussy Ears Vine, Cyanotis somaliensis

Botanical name: Cyanotis somaliensis
Family: Commelinaceae
Common names: Pussy Ears Vine, Kitten Ears Vine

Pussy Ears Vine (Cyanotis somaliensis) also called Kitten Ears Vine is an easy to propagate plant which bears oval-shaped leaves that are covered with pale gray hairs.

Cyanotis somaliensis (Pussy Ears Vine) is native to northern Somalia and is closely related to Cyanotis kewensis, (Teddy Bear Vine) which is native to South Africa.

How to propagate Pussy Ears Vine (Cyanotis somaliensis)

Pussy Ears Vine (Cyanotis somaliensis) propagation can be done at the beginning of the growing season from stem cuttings or by plant division.

How to propagate Pussy Ears Vine from stem cuttings

Pussy Ears Vine (Cyanotis kewensis) propagation from stem cuttings

Take a 3-4 in. stem cutting from a healthy Pussy Ears 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 Pussy Ears Vine stem cutting.

Insert about 2-3 in. of the lower cut end of Pussy Ears 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 Pussy Ears Vine can be transplanted to its own pot after which you can begin routine care.

Pussy Ears Vine, Cyanotis somaliensis

How to propagate Pussy Ears Vine by plant division

Pussy Ears Vine (Cyanotis somaliensis) propagation by plant division

Water the Pussy Ears 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 the Pussy Ears 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 Pussy Ears Vine section.

Place the Pussy Ears 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.

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