Marc75
Zz plant leave propagating I have no clue. I have it in moss but I feel it’s not doing as well as it could. Is solid a better option for propagation?
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HeatherZz plants don’t like wet. I’m guessing it is too moist. I’ve never seen a Zz leaf propagated in anything but a jar of water. If you have roots already on that leaf get it in a cactus soil. If not, put the cut end it water but let the leaf itself be in the dry air.
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No roots yet as I’ve only have it a few weeks. Will have to see if I have something that’s the right size to put it in water
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MaraIf you go out to the community page and search Zz plant, I posted recently about my experience with leaf and stem propagation.
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I only have a leaf so water and a long possible wait it is 😂
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🫣☺️ my only advice is lots of patience and don’t be discouraged ☘️
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- Kaylee
I’ve had success rooting ZZ leaf and stem cuttings in water and in damp vermiculite. I’ve even had ZZ rhizomes send out new shoots in a sealed Ziplock of seed starting mix! If the leaf still looks healthy, I’d just give it more time. I’ve had them take anywhere from a couple weeks to 6+ months just to *start* rooting! It’s a looong process lol but pretty cool to watch
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I chopped and propped a ZZ with root rot probably a month ago, and the leaf cuttings in vermiculite seem to be growing rhizomes/roots faster than the cuttings in water! This is a few of the leaves today. They’re just shoved in a plastic bin with an inch of damp vermiculite. They’re on the floor under my seedling cart lol, so not getting much light but getting warmth from the heat mat. I open the bin to air out maybe 1x per week when I remember 😅
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Cait2k3I propped a branch and it took months but finally got roots, so proud!
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