About leaf propagation again

krystyna1937

16 years ago

I posted this photo earlier on someone else's thread re propagation. I think nobody's checking that one any more because I haven't received a response. I'd like to know if this is viable: I have molded a double layer of al foil over a shot glass, filled that with vermiculite dampened with diluted liquid rooting medium -- no holes in the bottom. Into that I planted a leaf, nestling the whole thing inside a tall styrofoam cup with some damp gravel in the bottom (actually crushed granite chicken grit). The gravel is mostly to keep the foil cup steady. Then I placed it all in a baggie which I pinched shut, leaving a partial opening for air.

Is this likely to work? It is on a north-facing windowsill.

Krys

Comments (8)

fred_hill
16 years ago
Hi Krys,
I don't see why it wouldn't work. Just make sure that theh mix doesn't stay wet.
Fred in NJ
violetta1976
16 years ago
wait... fred... make sure that the mix DOESN'T stay wet? Ummm... huh?
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vall3fam
16 years ago
I think he means sopping wet, because there is no drainage. Just my guess.
krystyna1937
Original Author
16 years ago
OK. Thank you. I'll keep the vermiculite just damp and I'll let you know the results in about a month.
Krys
fred_hill
16 years ago
Hi,
Sorry for the confusion. I did mean sopping wet. The mix should be damp but not soggy.
Fred in NJ
violetta1976
16 years ago
Ha! Thanks for the clarification.
fred_hill
16 years ago
Krys,
If you send me your email address I can send you an information sheet that I have made that I hand out to people when I go out to speak on propagation.
I also have another page that I distribute on rejuvenating plants that deals with long necks.
Fred in NJ
violetta1976
16 years ago
Fred, would you mind passing that along to me, too?