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 In which one pair both the plants can be vegetatively propagated by leaf pieces ?

 

Option: 1

Asparagus and Bryophyllum

 


Option: 2

Agave and Kalanchoe


Option: 3

 Bryophyllum and Kalanchoe

 


Option: 4

Chrysanthemum and Agave

 


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Both Bryophyllum and Kalanchoe are plants that can be vegetatively propagated by leaf pieces.

Bryophyllum, also known as the Mother of Thousands or Mother of Millions (Bryophyllum spp.), is a genus of succulent plants that belong to the Crassulaceae family. One of the unique characteristics of Bryophyllum is its ability to produce tiny plantlets along the edges of its leaves. These plantlets can be detached from the parent plant, placed in a suitable growing medium, and will eventually develop roots and grow into new plants.

Kalanchoe, another genus in the Crassulaceae family, is a group of flowering succulents that includes many different species. Several species of Kalanchoe, such as Kalanchoe daigremontiana (Mother of Thousands) and Kalanchoe pinnata (Air Plant), also produce plantlets along the edges of their leaves. These plantlets can be easily removed, planted in well-draining soil, and grown into new plants.

Both Bryophyllum and Kalanchoe have the ability to propagate through leaf pieces, making them suitable candidates for vegetative propagation.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

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