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| ok.. mine is completely neglected ... one would think it would have appreciated that.. lol ... [i think it got over-watered.. and in consideration of such.. under-watered ...]
in an effort to save something .. i cut 3 stem pieces.. with bud and two leaves .. and 'stuck' them in damp potting media ... along with 3 leaves ... all in a small square pot.. what ... 2.5 inches ... the question is ... insert in plastic bag for humidity.. since they have no roots ... or since they dont like all that much humidity.. leave it uncovered ... and BTW .. should i have let the cuts dry ...??? my plan is to ignore them for a few months ... other than some water.. and hope for the best ... lol ... hopefully mom wont die in the interim ... thx ken ps: there are 3 more cuttings on momma.. should this fail wildly ... |
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- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Sun, Nov 25, 12 at 12:26
| There's a ton of info on the cacti/succulent forum about jade propagation in particular. |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 25, 12 at 12:49
| thx for the quick answer ken |
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| No, there is no need for the bag. Yes, you should have let the cut dry. You may still have good luck with these since they are so easy to grow from cuttings, but, if not, try it next time with letting the cuts seal up before planting. I always let mine sit out for at least one day (longer with larger cuttings). |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 25, 12 at 18:59
| thx brandon.. i will just go pull them out.. and let them dry overnight ... ken ps: and then find them in a week or two .. lol ... |
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| Oh yes, that reminds me, I have succulent cuttings that have been waiting for me for about a month now. They are still alive, but probably firmly believe they have been forever forgotten. Every time I water plants (and see them), I get this guilty feeling. |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Mon, Nov 26, 12 at 10:39
| They are still alive, but probably firmly believe they have been forever forgotten. Every time I water plants (and see them), I get this guilty feeling. ==>> sounds like my tree pruning regimen.. lol .. it never seems to actually get done.. just guilt ... lol ken |
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| It still looks ok for now....... Should I just let it go w/ less water ? It was outside & believe it got too much water this Summer. I have moved it indoors for Winter. PS. Thank u for quick reply to a novice, Gator! Is their anything I can do to help it stay healthy ?? |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Fri, Dec 7, 12 at 7:41
| update .. the cut babes.. immediately improved on 'sticking' them .. all of a sudden.. they were turgid.. full of water .. while momma continues to collapse .. when i get my act together.. and actually see a root on a babe.. i will harvest the rest of the good pieces on mom.. STICK those.. and get rid of her ... but just before that.. i will tear apart her root mass.. and see if i rotted it all off.. with too much water ... ken |
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