Select and Cut: Use a sharp, sterilized knife or shears to cut a 5–6 inch (13–15 cm) healthy, mature stem, preferably at a 45-degree angle.
Dry/Callous (Crucial): Remove most leaves and allow the cutting to dry in a warm, dry spot for 2 to 5 days until a callus forms over the cut end to prevent rotting.
Apply Hormone: Dip the calloused end in rooting powder or apply cinnamon/aloe vera gel to stimulate root growth and prevent fungus.
Planting Medium: Use a well-draining,, lightweight potting mix such as a 50/50 mix of sand and peat moss, or straight coco peat.
Planting: Insert the cutting 1.5–2 inches deep into the soil and firm it to keep it upright.
Watering and Light: Place in bright, indirect light. Do not water for the first 1–2 weeks. When you do water, keep the soil lightly moist but never soggy.
Roots: Roots usually develop in 3–4 weeks; you will know they are rooted when they offer resistance upon gently pulling or when new leaves appear.
Important Tips
Best Time: Spring and early summer are the best seasons for propagating Adenium.
CaudeX: Note that cuttings will develop into new plants but will generally not form the large, signature caudex (swollen base) found in seed-grown Adeniums.
Rot Prevention: If a cutting feels soft or looks dark at the base, it is likely rotting and should be discarded.
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