African Violets and Gesneriads: rerooting leaves for more babies , 1 by GoldLeaf91011

GoldLeaf91011 wrote:
Viostrep...no hurry to separate the babies from the mother strep leaf. The longer they stay on the bigger and stronger they get. I have been separating babies today and these are shown in the photo. They are potted in 3oz. Solo cups. One has a bloom stalk already! I break or cut off the mother leaf and keep all the roots intact. These were cuttings that were leaf sections or wedges.

As far as reusing the mother leaf goes, sure if it is still green and crisp, why not? I did reuse one of mine from Jeanette as it looked as good as the day I planted it. I will say most didn't though and I tossed them. I will reuse a good leaf especially if it's one that is scare for me and I want to up the propagation odds.