Also known as Epicactus, the orchid cactus originates from Central America. It is a beautiful plant that produces magnificent two-tone flowers with intoxicating essences that open only at night. Grown in a pot or greenhouse, this houseplant is easy to grow. In this article you will discover 4 ideas for propagating orchid cacti from cuttings.
This can be a stem or leaf segment to grow a new plant. Sold in gardening stores, you can also make cuttings yourself if you have a mother plant at home. To do this, cut a 10cm long leaf and let it dry for about 5-7 days before growing it according to your choice.
River sand
Take a plastic pot and poke holes in the bottom for drainage. Then take a quantity of river sand, put it in the strainer and rinse it under water to moisten it and eliminate any residues. Pour the sand into the vase and bury the orchid leaf. Support it well with sand.
Waterfall
For this technique you need a plastic cup to fill with two glasses of tap water . Let the water rest for 24 hours to eliminate the chlorine contained. Then place the orchid leaf into the container. Place it in an isolated place so it can grow properly. Don’t forget to spray the cutting once a day to keep it well hydrated.
Cotton or paper towels
To grow the leaf of your orchid you can use cotton wool or absorbent paper . To do this, take a piece of cotton wool and soak it in water. Then squeeze out the excess water. Place part of the leaf in cotton wool so that it is well wrapped. Place it in a plastic container without water, keeping it upright. Keep it under control until small roots appear.
The vase
Take a vase and put in it a mixture of one third of planting medium and coconut fibers, one third of river sand and one third of vase beads. Mix well and plant the orchid leaf upright. Place the pot in a bright place without direct sunlight. Don’t water until the soil is dry. If you follow all the instructions correctly, after about two months you will have a new plant.