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- Rhipsalis multiply - Tips for multiplying Rutenkakteen
- Two methods for increasing Rhipsalis
- Pull rhipsalis out of cuttings
- How to sow Rhipsalis
- Tips
The Rhipsalis is best multiplied by cuttings
Rhipsalis multiply - Tips for multiplying Rutenkakteen
Rhipsalis is also called Rutenkaktus and is represented in numerous species. This cactus species is quite easy to multiply. Propagation works exactly like leaf cacti. There are two methods available. How to draw offshoots from Rhipsalis.
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For the propagation of Rhipsalis the hobby gardener has two methods available: cutting cuttings and sowing seeds.
The propagation from cuttings is practiced much more often because it is straightforward and almost always succeeds. The offshoots are also growing very fast, so you'll see success soon.
To grow Rhipsalis from seeds, you need germinable seed that is difficult to obtain.
Pull rhipsalis out of cuttings
To grow Rhipsalis out of cuttings, you need a healthy mother plant. Your shoots must be at least 10, better still 15 cm long. The best time to cut the cuttings is early spring.
The location for the cuttings must be quite warm at 20 to 25 degrees. Direct sunlight is not recommended. If you put a plastic bag over the culture pots, ventilate them once a day to prevent mold growth.
The rooting is very fast. That the offshoots have rooted, you recognize that new plant limbs form. After just a few weeks, you can continue cultivating the Rhipsalis offshoots like adult plants.
How to sow Rhipsalis
Prepare a culture dish with Kokohum or other seed material. Sprinkle the seed thinly and leave it uncovered.
Place the bowls in a bright, not directly sunny place. The temperatures must be at least 20 degrees.
To ensure constant humidity, pull the seedlings to best in a room greenhouse or cover the shells with foil.
Tips
Rhipsalis is not poisonous, although it is occasionally claimed. Presumably, it is because this cactus is often confused with the poisonous wolf milk plants.