How to Propagate Pussy Ears Vine (Cyanotis somaliensis) - 3 Propagation Methods

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Pussy Ears Vine (Cyanotis somaliensis) is propagated the beginning of the growing season by plant division or from stem cuttings which can be rooted in water or in soil.

Pussy Ears Vine also called Pussy Ears Plant or Kitten Ears Vine is a succulent plant which bears oval-shaped leaves that are covered with pale gray hairs.

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

Pussy Ears Vine is an easy care plant which prospers in bright, indirect light, average warmth of 18-28⁰C, moderate room humidity and moderately moist, fertile, succulents soils coupled with regular feeding during the growing season. Read more on how to grow and care for Pussy Ears Vine (Cyanotis somaliensis).

Pussy Ears Vine is easy to propagate. Below we have outlined 3 methods of propagation to make it easy for you to increase your plants.

1. How to propagate Pussy Ears Vine from stem cuttings in water

Cyanotis somaliensis propagation from stem cuttings in water.

1. Take a stem cutting of about 3-4 inches long from a healthy Pussy Ears Vine. Ensure it has 2-3 leaf nodes. Strip off the lower leaves.


2. 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 encourage 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 Pussy Ears Vine 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. How to propagate Pussy Ears Vine from stem cuttings in soil

Cyanotis somaliensis propagation from stem cuttings in soil.

1. Take a 3-4 inches stem cutting from a healthy Pussy Ears Vine. Strip off the lower leaves and make sure that each cutting has at least 2-3 leaf nodes.
   
   
2. Allow the cuttings to dry (callus) for 1-3 days before planting to prevent rotting.


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


4. Select a rooting container and ensure that it has 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, the new Pussy Ears Vine can be transplanted to its own pot after which you can begin routine care.

3. How to propagate Pussy Ears Vine by plant division

Cyanotis somaliensis propagation by plant division.

1. 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.


2. 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.


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 Pussy Ears Vine section.


5. 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.


6. 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.

Related: How to Propagate Teddy Bear Vine (Cyanotis kewensis Propagation)

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