African Violets and Gesneriads: Basement babies have moved uptown!, 0 by critterologist

critterologist wrote:
Bob, I think one thing that is true with any method of planting leaves is that if you plant the stem end too deep in the pot (meaning more than 1/2 inch), it will take longer to see babies. Scraping the top of the stem and them planting at a shallow angle puts the "cut part" very close to the surface and also extends its length, so -- more babies, faster! It made sense when I read about it, and it does seem to be working.

There's still lots of variability in how long it takes a leaf to put up ears... but even leaves that look really bedraggled can end up producing plantlets, so don't give up on them!

Here's a leaf of 'Raspberry Rampage' that belied its scruffy appearance by finally putting up ears!