Kalanchoe beharensis Propagation: Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe Propagation in 4 Easy Ways

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Kalanchoe beharensis (Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe) is propagated at the beginning of the growing season (spring) from leaf cuttings or stem cuttings. You may root the cuttings in soil or in water.

Rooting Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe cuttings in water may take a little bit longer than rooting them in soil. Nonetheless, the cuttings root easily and have no need for a rooting hormone.

Kalanchoe beharensis also called Elephant's Ear Kalanchoe, Felt Bush or Velvet Elephant Ear is one of the popular Kalanchoe varieties favored for its large, fleshy, velvety foliage, covered by brown hairs.

Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe grows best in bright light to full sunlight, average warmth of 16-26⁰C, moderate humidity of 50-55% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, succulents soil with monthly feeding in the growing season. Learn how to grow and care for Kalanchoe beharensis indoors.

Kalanchoe beharensis is easy to propagate. We have herebelow outlined 4 methods by which you can propagate this plant. Keep reading for step-by-step propagation process.

1. Propagating Kalanchoe beharensis from leaf cuttings in soil

1. Take leaf cuttings together with about an inch of the leaf petiole from a healthy plant.


2. Allow the leaf cuttings to dry (callus) for 1-3 days before planting to prevent rotting.


3. Fill a rooting container with quality succulents soil and moisten it slightly. Ensure the container has good drainage to avoid rotting.


4. Once calloused, insert the leaf petiole into moist soil while ensuring that the midrib of the leaf also comes into contact with the soil.


5. Cover the set up with transparent polythene to raise humidity to hasten rooting and establishment.


6. Position the set up in a warm, well-lit place away from direct sunlight to avoid cooking the plants.


7. Water sparingly, only when the soil is dry, until rooting occurs and plantlets form at the base of the cutting; rooting happens in 2-3 weeks.


8. When the plantlets have grown at least one set of leaves, remove the plastic cover to acclimate them to ordinary growing conditions.


9. Carefully seperate the plantlets and pot them in individual pots.


10. Place the new plants in a warm, well-lit place and begin routine care.

2. Propagating Kalanchoe beharensis from leaf cuttings in water

1. Take leaf cuttings from a healthy, mature plant. Ensure that the petiole is intact as this is where new growth will emerge from. Allow the leaf cuttings to dry (callus) for 1-3 days.


2. Place the leaf cuttings in a jar of plain water or in a propagation station while ensuring that the leaf blades are not in contact with the water.


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

4. When a good amount of roots have formed at the base of leaf cuttings, transfer the cuttings into individual pots in moist succulents soil.


5. Place the set up in a warm (21-27⁰C), well-lit place away from direct sunlight to avoid scorching.


6. Maintain the soil moist until new growth has emerged and you have obesrved substantial growth on the new plants.


7. Transfer the new plants into pots one size larger, preferably clay pots as they are porous and will not hold excess moisture. You can now begin routine care for the new plants.

3. Propagating Kalanchoe beharensis from stem cuttings in soil

1. Take stem cuttings of about 4-6 inches from a healthy, mature plant. Ensure each cutting has 2-3 leaf nodes as new growth will come from the nodes.


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


3. Fill a small pot with succulents soil and moisten it slightly. Ensure the pot has a drainage hole to avoid rotting.


4. Insert 2-3 inches of the lower cut end of the cutting into the moist soil.


5. Cover the set up with transparent polythene sheet or bag to raise humidity to hasten rooting and establishment.


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


7. Maintain the soil moderately moist until rooting takes place; rooting should occur in 2-4 weeks.


8. When the new plants have grown at least one set of leaves, remove the plastic cover to acclimate them to ordinary growing conditions.


9. Allow the new plants to be well established before transplanting into individual pots after which you can begin routine care.

4. Propagating Kalanchoe beharensis from stem cuttings in water

1. Take stem cuttings of about 4-6 inches from a healthy, mature plant. Ensure each cutting has 2-3 leaf nodes as this is where new growth will come from.


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


3. Place the cuttings in a jar of plain water or in a propagation station. Place the set up in a warm, well-lit spot away from direct sunlight. Change the water every 5-7 days.


4. Once the cutting has developed a good amount of roots, transfer the cuttings into small pots (6-8 inches) in moist, succulents soil.


5. Position the set up in a warm (21-27⁰C), brightly-lit place away from direct sunlight to avoid scorching the new plants.


6. Maintain the soil moist until there is new growth. Allow adequate time for substantial growth of the new plants.


7. Transfer the new plants into pots, 1 size larger than the current one while ensuring that the soil drains easily. At this point you can begin normal routine care.

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