Pilea peperomiaceae is an ideal plant for propagation. Thanks to this procedure, we not only obtain new seedlings, but also rejuvenate the older specimen, supporting its proper development and ensuring a healthy appearance. Before you act, first check out the most important information about coin reproduction.
The ideal time for reproduction is springalthough we can do it even in early summer. During this time, the plant will begin to grow intensively and fully recover from the winter.
The treatment, which will be carried out in spring, will allow you to obtain quickly rooting and growing seedlings. Moreover, these young specimens will have time to develop their root system before winter.
Sometimes it happens that we notice suckers from a specimen at a different time of the year. Then we can try to separate them from the mother plant.
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It is the easiest to breed from suckerswhich grow from the main plant. So how to separate them from the parent rhizome?
Cut off the regrowth with a sharp and clean knife or pruning shears already having a few leaves and visible roots. After separation we place it in a small pot with a light, permeable substrate. We recommend combining the potted plant mixture with sand or perlite.
The second method of propagating the fruit tree is to use stem cuttings. For this purpose we cut off a fragment of the healthy, main stem with two leaves. We cut them in the place where they grow.
Then we put the newly obtained seedling into a container with waterwhich we change every few days. Remember that the node must be above its surface. After 2-3 weeks, when the plant grows roots, we place it in a potproceeding in the same way as in the case of reproduction from suckers.
After planting young seedlings, we must take proper care of them so that they grow properly. What care rules should be applied?
We place young money in a bright position, but not with direct sunlight. They could cause burns to the delicate leaves.
Besides, pilea likes warm places, that’s why the room temperature should be between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. It is also important to maintain moderate air humiditypreferably at 50–60%.
An important step after reproduction is regular watering. Let’s make sure that the earth is constantly slightly moist. It cannot be soaked because this will cause the roots to rot.
