What’s the best rooting agent to use on succulents?
I have several props that I’m trying to grow, not just the jade plants I posted about earlier. In many cases, I’ve had them separated from the original plant for a long time, but they haven’t grown any roots. I’m wondering if I should get a rooting agent or hormone to spread or spray on the stumps of the stems (or the leaves, if I end up having to propagate individual leaves).
What brand of rooting agent works best with succulents?
What brand of rooting agent works best with succulents?
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@Seedstarter I have a prop box, but with these I decided to place them above a source of water to encourage them to grow roots. That hasn’t worked, and I’m wondering if the central stem is already too shriveled to grow roots. Should I just remove the leaves and put them in my prop box?
@GleefulCatthyme, a prop box is better because succulents rely on heat and high humidity to root, which can be achieved with an enclosed prop box. You can also accomplish the same thing with a salad container, some soil, and a little water poured in, and leave the box in a slightly sunny spot as a heat source, or use a heat mat
@Seedstarter I decided to take cuttings instead of trying to re-root the whole plant. This is what I’ve got so far. I just gave them a spritz of water with a squirt bottle, and I’ll put them in my prop box soon. Should I put a lid on the prop box?
@GleefulCatthyme, if the lid is clear, then yes. Remember, you need some light to help with the rooting process
@Seedstarter Is a prop box better than just an open terra-cotta plate of soil? Because that’s what I’ve been using as my “prop box”. So far only about one in every ten props I put in sprouts.
Also, can cuttings still grow if they’re wrinkled when I put them in?
Also, can cuttings still grow if they’re wrinkled when I put them in?
@GleefulCatthyme: I've had more successful rootings using the prop box and root hormone-powered than anything else.
To answer your next question, it depends on what type of wrinkling it is; is it from dehydration or a dying/rotting leaf
To answer your next question, it depends on what type of wrinkling it is; is it from dehydration or a dying/rotting leaf
@Seedstarter They’re still bright green, so I’m assuming it’s dehydration.