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title: "I’m not a big propagator because I’m an impatient person. But I did…"
description: "I’m not a big propagator because I’m an impatient person. But I did start these two prop boxes this week, and I’m excited to see what I get!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/MV1uImegrqh5joGZTyAqFJ"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Mads"
published: "2025-02-24T03:00:46.218895Z"
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# I’m not a big propagator because I’m an impatient person. But I did…

_Posted by Mads on 2025-02-24_

I’m not a big propagator because I’m an impatient person.

But I did start these two prop boxes this week, and I’m excited to see what I get!

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## 8 comments

### Jenna commented on 2025-02-24

Is that all perlite? I’ve never seen anyone prop in just perlite. Let me know how it goes!

#### Abbi replied on 2025-02-24

I've started propping in just perlite too🙋‍♀️ . So far its going great. I haven't transferred anything to soil yet. That was the main reason I switched from water so I'm hoping they adjust better🤞

#### Mads replied on 2025-02-24

When transferring from water or perlite to soil, I use an extra chunky, airy mix as a transition medium. This is to avoid suffocating/overwhelming the delicate roots. Then when the plant gets established in the chunky mix, it can be transferred to something more water retentive.

#### Abbi replied on 2025-02-24

It was actually adansonii cuttings I mostly had trouble with. During the spring or summer it would take them a good month to get over the shock and start growing. I planted some in the fall in a chunky mix, and they are now being repropped in perlite. So ya, I'm def hoping to have more success this way.

#### JWahlberg replied on 2025-02-27

I have for the first time recently, it worked great !!

### Mads commented on 2025-02-24

Yep, it’s all perlite. I don’t use sphagnum moss because it a) can get moldy and b) sticks to the roots \& can cause root rot if all of it isn’t removed before potting in substrate.

#### Jenna replied on 2025-02-24

Yeah I will never use sphagnum moss again lol

### Vetti commented on 2025-02-24

Why is one of your leaf not inside the perlite?

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