Cut and prepare offshoots - this is how it works
Early summer is the best time to breed a tree friend. It is primarily the climbing Philodendron species that are suitable for the cutting method. Cut off one or more shoot tips with a length of 10 to 15 cm. Remove any leaves that may come into contact with the substrate. At least one leaf per cutting should remain at the tip.
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Potting and caring for the cutting - this is what you should pay attention to
Prepare seed pots (€ 14.90 at Amazon *) with holes in the bottom for your cuttings, which you fill with a mix of coconut fibers and lava granules. (€ 13.76 at Amazon *) Please place a large-leaved Philodendron cutting individually in the pot. Small-leaved cuttings can be potted with several specimens to save space. How to proceed:
- Moisten the substrate with lime-free water
- Place a cutting half to two thirds in the potting soil
- Use several wooden sticks as spacers and put a plastic bag over them
In a bright, not full sun location with normal room temperatures, the rooting proceeds quickly. Ventilate the hood daily and moisten the earth without causing waterlogging. If a fresh leaf develops after 4 weeks, the plastic bag has done its job and can be removed. From this point on, fertilize the offshoots with liquid fertilizer in half the concentration every 3 to 4 weeks.
After an average of 6 months, a Baumfreund cuttings are mature enough to be repotted. The small-leaved cuttings are not separated, but take their place together in the nutrient-rich, acidic potting soil. From now on you care for your pupils like adult philodendrons.
Tips
The rare, non-climbing species, such as Philodendron bipinnatifidum, can be propagated with seeds. If your tree friend does not bloom and fruit, you can obtain certified seeds from specialist shops. Put the white seeds 1 cm deep in coconut fiber substrate and maintain them at 23 to 25 degrees Celsius in the partially shaded location. Under ideal conditions, the germination time is between 2 and 6 weeks.
