I have a TON of suckers...
So I have some questions here
I just popped them in soil...On Rachels they suggest filling the middle with perlite...is this how you guys do it?
Also ...how long does it usually take them to root? and do you use rooting hormone?
Propogating suckers.
I just put them into my usual 50/50 mix of perlite & potting mix, and I pack the potting soil around them pretty firmly, the way Rob suggests doing when rooting a crown cutting.
Sometimes they root in just a week or two (especially if they already have a tiny root or two that came away with them), sometimes they seem to take forever.... but if you keep the humidity level up (which is not the same as keeping the soil really wet... I put mine under a dome or in a terrarium), the leaves will stay nice & crisp, and the cutting will survive until it strikes roots.
I haven't tried rooting hormone with suckers, but my leaves seem to be doing better without it.
Thanks for the tips critter :)
I just stick them as far as they can touching into the same soil-less mixture I wick , never cover and puff..most root and are growing in a week or so :)) Easy as pie I've done hundreds like this ! I love suckers :))
Hmm mine have not rooted yet but will leave them there a while longer
My leaves are happily rooting though!
Hey Allison..have you ever heard of Mickey Mouse? I got some leaves from a friend...I think it is a mini :) The leaves are rooting VERY nicely!
Yes I have had a few. It's not easy to get. I had one couple years ago before I was into putting down leaves and gave it to my sister to cheer her up. She
killed it. I bought another one last year it suckered , I have the small sucker , sold Mom plant and have a couple leaves down. It is not an easy plant to find.
Oh cool :) the leaf is definitely rooted so cool :)
u guys are having way toooooooooooooo much fun....roflmbbo...
OH yeah Bob :)
My house it now taken over by AVs and Gessies and I am loving every minute..
Oh and off topic here
I AM GOING TO BE AN AUNT!
I had to share with everyone! They have been trying for 6 yrs ...so I can't be happier for my brother and his lovely wife!
LOrry..how wonderful...happy for your bro and wife as well..bob
That's wonderful Lorry I know you'll be a spoiling Auntie ! Do they live close by ?
They live in Melbourne which is about a 45 minute drve away..>So yup close enough to spoil the baby ROTTEN. I am already planning a shopping trip!
My mom is SOOOOOOOOO excited as this is her first grandchild...Chris and I are still trying :( *Been two years) But have also considered adoption..But this one is the first..She is just over the moon! As are we all!
Woohoooo!!! Congratulations, Lorry! You're going to love being an aunt! We have such fun with our neices & nephews (including several who aren't technically related, but we've "adopted" them).... We're "Fun Aunt Jill and Cool Uncle Jim!" :-)
Jim & I have been trying for several years too... now trying to decide between donor egg IVF & adoption, lots to consider with both.... too bad you can't just pinch my crown and make me sucker! (lame attempt to get back on topic, there)
LOL critter :) I wish the same thing too some time *wink*
and thanks for all the well wishes guys :) You rock!