Native to Central America, the orchid cactus, also called “Epicactus”, produces very beautiful two-tone and fragrant flowers that generally open at night and bloom for a few days.
This indoor plant is not demanding and is generally grown in pots or in a greenhouse. During the flowering period, weekly watering is necessary, during the winter just remember to keep the substrate slightly moist.
In this article, we will look at four different ways to grow it from cuttings. These are sections of a stem or leaf used to grow a new plant.
You can buy them in a nursery, or if you have this plant at home, cut a leaf about ten centimeters long.
Knowing that the best time to cut it is just after flowering. It is important to cut the stems under the base of the leaf, carefully, so as not to damage them.
Once you have the cuttings, let them dry for about 5 to 7 days. Now find out how to plant them to reproduce the orchid.
River sand
You will first need a plastic container (or a bottle) and river sand. Make a few small holes at the base of the container for drainage. Place the sand in a sieve and rinse it under running water to remove all residue and moisten it.
Pour the sand into the plastic container and place the orchid leaf. Plant the base of the leaf and place the sand to support it. The leaf will then be ready to root.
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