The Clusia, also known as the balsam apple, is one of the most popular indoor plants for a reason. From the shiny, plate-sized leaves to the ease of care, the plant has numerous advantages. Among other things, the Clusia can be easily multiplied. Try it out, we will explain step by step how to do it.
Propagation via cuttings is easy and promising
Propagating Clusia- instructions
You usually propagate a balsam apple by cuttings. How to proceed:
- Cut 15 to 20 cm long, healthy shoots from the mother plant.
- Place the scissors at or below a blade axis.
- Allow the interface to dry briefly.
- Prepare a seed pot and slightly moisten the substrate.
- Also in the following weeks you have to keep the substrate moist.
- However, it is important to avoid waterlogging.
- Water only when the top layer of soil has dried.
- If the shoots are strong enough, you can separate them and transplant them into separate pots.
alternate method
Did you know that you can also raise the cuttings without any substrate at all? Hydroponics is a sensible way of multiplying balsam apples, especially for allergy sufferers. To do this, put the young shoots in a glass of water. Change the water regularly and keep it in a bright spot. The only thing you should avoid is direct sunlight. The great thing about this method is that you can watch the root growth closely. Small water roots will soon form, signaling that you can soon transplant your Clusia into the ground.
Be very careful not to damage the delicate roots.
accelerate germination
Whichever method you choose, it's a good idea to put a clear plastic sheet over the nursery pot or glass vase. In this way you increase the humidity and create a greenhouse effect. This simple construction can be compared to a mini greenhouse (€7.95) that offers your balsam apple an optimal environment for rapid growth.
By airing the film once a day, you avoid mold growth.