Introduction

Queen of the Night, also known as Selenicereus Grandiflorus, is a beautiful night-blooming cactus that is often referred to as the ‘Night-Blooming Cereus’. These plants have large, white fragrant flowers that only bloom for one night, and then they wither away in the morning. If you want to propagate a new Queen of the Night plant, you can do so easily by rooting cuttings in water. In this article, you will learn how to propagate Queen of the Night plant in water.

Preparing for propagation

Before you start propagating your Queen of the Night plant, you will need to determine which parts of the plant to use as the cutting. It is best to take cuttings from a healthy plant during the spring or early summer. Choose a stem that is at least six inches long and has no flowers or buds on it. Next, you will need to gather the necessary materials. You will need a clean, sharp pair of pruning shears, a clean jar or vase, distilled or filtered water, and rooting hormone powder.

Cutting the stem

Hold the stem of the Queen of the Night plant firmly and use your pruning shears to cut it at a 45-degree angle. Be sure to make a clean cut so the stem can heal easily. Now carefully remove the lower leaves from the stem so that the bottom two inches of the stem are bare. These are the sections that will go into the water.

Preparing the jar or vase

Find a clean jar or vase that is tall enough for the stem to be suspended inside it. Next, fill the container with distilled or filtered water, leaving at least one to two inches of space at the top. Now add the rooting hormone powder to the water and mix it well. This will help your Queen of the Night cutting root faster.

Placing the cutting in water

Now gently insert the cut end of the Queen of the Night cutting into the water, making sure that the two inches of stem near the bottom are submerged under the water. Be careful not to damage the stem while inserting it into the water, as this will make it difficult for roots to form.

Caring for the cutting

Place the Queen of the Night cutting in an area that is well-lit but not in direct sunlight, as this can cause excessive evaporation of water. Change the water every three to five days, and add more rooting hormone powder each time you change the water. After four to six weeks, you should start to see roots forming at the bottom of the stem. Once roots have formed, you can transplant the cutting to soil for further growth.

Conclusion

Rooting a Queen of the Night plant in water is an easy and effective way to propagate new plants. By making sure you take stem cuttings from a healthy plant in the spring or early summer, using clean tools and containers, adding rooting hormone powder, and changing the water regularly, you can have a new Queen of the Night plant growing in no time at all. With a little bit of time and patience, you can enjoy the beauty of the Queen of the Night plant in your own home or garden.