{"id":1483,"date":"2026-11-03T21:46:56","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T20:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merlinyes.com\/propagation-handbook\/portulacaria-afra\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T21:46:56","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T20:46:56","slug":"portulacaria-afra","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/merlinyes.com\/de\/propagation-handbook\/portulacaria-afra\/","title":{"rendered":"Propagating Portulacaria afra"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2190 Propagation Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

Callused succulent stem or pad<\/strong> \u00b7 MerlinYes plant guide<\/p>\n\n\n

Before you start<\/h2>\n\n\n

Separate any soft or mouldy material. Leave the sound cut end in a dry shaded airy spot until the wound is dry and sealed. Thicker cuts take longer.<\/p>\n\n\n

Gather a labelled pot with drainage, clean scissors and fresh propagation mix. Unwrap the cutting on arrival and check that the stem is firm and sound.<\/p>\n\n\n

Plant-specific notes<\/h2>\n\n\n

Remove lower leaf pairs and let the base dry. Bury the exposed stem shallowly and leave the upper leaf pairs in light.<\/p>\n\n\n

Setting up the cutting<\/h2>\n\n\n

Use a small draining pot with a gritty, free-draining mix. Anchor the basal end shallowly and keep in bright filtered light. Avoid a humidity dome and wet compost. Water sparingly as the cutting starts to establish.<\/p>\n\n\n

When to pot on<\/h2>\n\n\n

Look for stable anchorage and fresh growth before increasing water and light. Move on only once roots hold the mix together.<\/p>\n\n\n

If something goes wrong<\/h2>\n\n\n

A soft or dark base usually indicates rot. Isolate the cutting and discard rotten material. With a healthy remaining section, use a clean blade, let it seal and restart in fresh dry mix.<\/p>\n\n\n

Related shop listings<\/h2>\n\n\n

View cutting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

Further reading<\/h2>\n\n\n

Iowa State Extension succulent propagation<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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