As you can see from its name, Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated is a variant of Kalanchoe, a medium-sized succulent with long stems that grow into succulent tree. Its leaves are thin and rounded compared to other succulents and have a farian layer on the top of the leaves that resembles a butterfly's wings. The leaves are green with yellow spots. Under intense light and high-temperature differences, the leaves will appear colorful red.

So how do you propagate this succulent to get more beautiful Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated? I will introduce you to three methods: 1. Beheading 2. offsets 3. leaf propagation

1. Beheading

Beheading preserves the maternal characteristics and genetics of Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated broodstock, is easy to do, has a high survival rate, and reproduces quickly.

Step 1: Preparation of "scalpels" and propagation material

-It's essential to have the right tools when propagating Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated through beheading. Scissors or fishing lines are ideal; we must sterilize them thoroughly before using them. This can be done by using high temperatures or alcohol；

-We may choose to use hands. This practice is not recommended at all. Because the hands are in the most contact with external bacteria, not washing your hands directly may lead to succulent infection；

-After we have sterilized our tools, we should look for a healthy succulent with intact leaves to propagate；

Step 2："Beheading"

-The position of the beheaded seedling must be that there are enough leaves to provide nutrients for rooting and enough leaves left on the mother plant for photosynthesis. Therefore, depending on whether the upper part of the decapitated part contains at least 6-8 leaves and the lower part of the tissue at least 4-6 leaves, a suitable position is chosen to cut it off quickly with a "scalpel." To prevent further scarring, it is recommended to use a fishing line to do this quickly；

Step 3：Sterilize the wound

-Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated is likely to be infected with more common bacteria, such as black rot, if you do not focus on plant hygiene and maintenance issues directly after cutting. So you need to be able to use cinnamon to sterilize the wound area of the cut-down succulent and the mother plant that was cut down；

Step 4：Drying succulent roots

-Drying the roots allows the wounds to scab over as quickly as possible, allowing the growing points to appear a little faster. Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated prefers to dry out for 2-3 days in a cool place with plenty of diffused light;

Step 5：Preparing the soil

-The soil for transplanting and planting succulent decapitated seedlings should be well-drained, loose, and breathable. You can prepare your own or use particular soil for succulents；

Step 6：Transplanting to pots

-After the wounds of Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated have dried, you can plant the succulent beheading in prepared soil in a bright, light, and airy place, spraying the soil with a thin layer of water every three days to keep it moist. Please wait for the cut-off seedlings to take root before watering them using the soak and watering method.

2.offsets

After your Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated grows offsets, you can also remove the offsets and transplant them to obtain a new Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated.

Step 1: Prepare "scalpels" and offsets

-Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated can be used as propagation material once the stems have developed side shoots and the side shoots have grown to the correct size; side shoots that are too small are not suitable for side shoot propagation because when you cut them, you may injure the growing points of the leaves of the side shoots preventing them from rooting and germinating properly;

-As with beheading, sharp tools need to be prepared and sterilized

Step 2：Should the mother plant of a succulent be detached from the pot?

-If the divisions are growing on stalks and far from the soil in the pot, it is convenient to transplant the offset without taking the succulent out of the soil; however, if you find it more convenient to take the succulent out of the soil you can also choose to give the mother plant the option of doing so after it has been taken out of the soil;

Step 3：resection

-Succulent propagation material can be obtained by quickly cutting offsets from the bottom of effects using a sharp tool;

Step 4：Drying the wound

-After that, you can put the removed side shoots and the mother plant in a cool, ventilated place for 2-3 days to dry the wounds;

Step 5：Preparing the soil

-Like succulents, its offsets need airy, loose soil;

Step 6：Transplanting to pots

-As with the beheading process, you need to wait for the wound to dry out, and then you can plant the cut succulent in dry soil in a bright, light, and airy place, spraying it with a thin layer of water every three days. After the roots have taken root, you can water them using the soak and watering method.

3.leaf propagation

Of course, you can also propagate Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated using leaf plugs because leaf plugs are easy to handle, cost less to propagate, have a higher survival rate, and get a lot of succulents quickly.

！！！However, leaf insertion may not retain the characteristics of Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated as a mallow, a phenomenon also known as succulent reversion

Step 1: Prepare blades and tools

-Choosing healthy and thick fleshed leaves near the bottom as propagation material is recommended, and choosing such leaves will increase the success rate of propagation;

-Sharp scissors or knives are essential and must be sterilized to prevent germs from infecting the wound;

Step 2：Start clipping

-Starting with the bottommost leaf of the succulent, cut the leaf from the leaf near the stalk;

Step 3：Drying the wounds

-The wounds of the leaves taken off Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated contain a lot of moisture, and direct cutting wounds are susceptible to infection and rot will lead to rot. So you need to place the leaves in a cool, ventilated location for 1 to 3 days first to ensure that the wounds are dry;

Step 4：Preparing the soil

-The soil used for Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated leaf plugs is mainly granular. Make sure it is loose and breathable while retaining enough water. Otherwise, the inserted leaves will wilt before they have a chance to grow roots; you can also choose a particular soil for succulents;

Step 5：Leaf propagation

-Wait for the wound to dry before inserting the succulent leaves into the prepared soil; for Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated, insert 1/3 of the leaf into the soil. Because Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated has broad leaves that may tumble, you can use a stick to hold them in place and then place them in bright, diffused light to wait for germination;

Step 6：maintain

-Before the leaves germinate, you only need to keep the soil slightly moist so that you can use a spray bottle; after the leaves germinate, you can give the pots some water using the soak and dry watering method and move the pots to a sunny spot to promote the absorption of energy by the leaves through photosynthesis.

It should be noted that propagation in the spring and fall seasons is more appropriate. On the one hand, this is the period of succulent growth; the survival rate is high; spring and fall temperatures are lower, and the environment is dry and suitable, which is conducive to the promotion of rooting after division. Using the above method and process, you can get a new Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegated. Try it now!