PhiloFox
dumb question time- how do you water/care for the fluval stratum/perlite mix? do you just must it daily/every other day, pour water into it weekly... ? help lol I need specific instructions
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Propagating & Sowing
Connect with other plant enthusiasts to learn about the art of propagating and sowing, and gain insights on how to grow new plants from seeds and cuttings.
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Agma the Destroyer
Hey guys. My banyan fig tree had plenty of beautiful leaves drop recently because I didn't realise he was overly thirsty. Now he's super bare. Is it possible to somehow get him to start growing leaves from the empty nodes? Or do I need to chop and repropigate him...? I am not entirely sure if that will just kill him...I've never propagated an actually tree branch before. Would it work if I used the air layering method, to grow roots on the branch? Would that work to make him start sprouting leaves there again? I just wanna keep this boy.
SarahB
Hello! As a newbie I have a quick q about my spider plant which has recently shot out a stem of baby plants. How do I save the babies? Is it just a case of chopping the stem and popping them in water with a bit of food? Or is there a better way to grow the babies on?
Chuck
UPDATE ON PREVIOUS POST: I moved a Ficus cutting that had rooted in water and moved it to soil. I was really worried about it taking to the soil but there’s already a root growing out the bottom drainage hole 🙌😭🙌. This one’s definitely a success!
Delani
This corm came from my alocasia, how do I grow it?
PhiloFox
best way to acclimate tissue culture plants?! I don't want to kill them! help!
PhiloFox
what's your favorite way to propagate? I'm trying moss and perlite for the first time! I also want to try using fluval stratum
Succulent swag
Hi all, Trying to propagate a house leek and failing. I do believe I potted it into soil that was too damp. Should I leave it to dry and hope for the best? Or should I pop into water and hope for some root growth? Thankyou in advance 😁
Plant lover 2000
Got this pothos from a lade by my house, she said to just stick it in the soil so I did. Than I noticed it wasn't doing to well so I stuck it In some water and it keeps doing worse. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME.
Vincenza
does anyone have advice on how to separate and propagate an Echeveria pup from it’s mother? :0
Adrian
Wanted to share an update on my jade propagations from my 30 year old jade plant. These have been propagated in wet perlite for about 2 weeks. I’d definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a faster option to propagation than water or soil propagation. My current debate is if I should add these props to the already rooted pot with my previous set of props, or let it form its own jade plant 🤔
Plantyful
I’m new to propagating and I’m currently attempting to propagate this pothos. So far it’s been a week and I’ve just noticed she’s a little brown, any advise ? All I’ve done so far is just kept her in water that I just changed out today. She gets plenty of sun as well.
Sunny
Someone asked can you germinate a coconut in London, then, deleted the post before I could upload an answer. The answer is yes, you can germinate it indoors anywhere given sufficient humidity and warm temperatures. Place the coconut in a sealed container with a little water to increase the humidity. Ensure the three coconut “eyes” are not under water. (You don’t need to float the coconut. You only need water to increase the moisture in the container). You are creating a terrarium environment. So, warm temperatures are needed to simulate the tropics. Use a plant germinating heating pad or place it in a warm southern window (or grow light) or near a heater. Change the water each week. It takes 2 - 3 weeks to see new growth from one of the eyes. The new growth will have both the leaf/stem and the roots from the same eye. It takes about 3 months to 4 months to see the leaves turn green and the roots become long enough to plant, about 5 inches of roots. Fertilize with diluted fertilizer during water changes after the roots appear. Place it on its side to point the roots to the soil and the leaves upwards. Plant in well draining soil. Regularly fertilize. Note: The coconut must be free of mold or mildew as show in the photo especially around the eyes. This indicates the inside is rotten. The coconut must have water inside or it’s already too dry. 🍀🪴
Wendy
Just wanted to show someone my little respawn area (spooky season is upon us). I’ve been working on these little guys for over a month now and moved them over today to some pots. Never had plants before. Never propagated anything before so I’m hopeful they’ll survive me lol looks ok I think so far.
Molly M
I have 3 dracaena props from an old plant that got root rot. They were all on one stalk. Should I plant the props all in the same pot to make them look fuller or will that be bad for the plant?
Sunny
This is the first time propagating my Dragon Tail (Rhaphidophora Decursiva). The vines are hard like bamboo. So, it is difficult to train it on a pole after allowing it to sprawl. It’s easy to propagate. It’s not fussy. I just added fertilizer and SuperThrive after the roots emerged. The cuttings quickly put out roots followed by new leaves.
Kades
let’s all keep our fingers crossed I can do this successfully this time. momma plant is a cutting from my great great aunts plant
Brenda
Does anyone think that is a node on my Hoya Kerri?
Goldfish
I love keeping plants in water, since I get to see the roots grow ;)
PhiloFox
found this 50¢ caddy at pick n save today! total win; perfect for a prop station! ^.^
