Water grown clippings dying after transplant?
So I ordered a few clippings off of Etsy about a month or two ago, and they rooted super well, and so when they were ready (3x3 rule of course) I potted them into soil. According to Greg, both types of plant (string of dolphins and string of pearls) like well draining soil, so I added in perlite and some coir. Within like two days they were both shrivelled. I couldn’t save the string of pearls, but the string of dolphins is currently in more water and rerooting really well.
Is this because I made the soil too well draining for the roots which were used to being in pure water? Any tips on how to avoid this happening again without encouraging them to rot?
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Is this because I made the soil too well draining for the roots which were used to being in pure water? Any tips on how to avoid this happening again without encouraging them to rot?
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13ft to light, indirect
3” pot with drainage
Last watered 11 months ago
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@SweetAzurebluet very cute!! Yeah I usually bottom water all of mine anyway, but they weren’t in a particularly shallow pot, which could be part of it. Thanks!
Any prop from water to soil never goes well for me. The string of dolphins does take a good amount of time to take off after propagated. I will usually cut long pieces off mother plant and bury the stem I just cut off but then layer the rest of the cutting on top of the soil and secure it with wire in several spots … then I will just sprinkle a bit of soil barely covering the strands.. then I will mist the soil really good every few days … that is the best prop method I have came a cross for the dolphins… also I bottom water all of my “string of” plants.
@SpiffyGonolobus @SweetAzurebluet @BuffCaperspurge @Hoyaobsessed thanks for the help everyone!! I suppose I never really went straight for soil propping since I wanted the validation of seeing the roots grow so I could be sure that I hadn’t killed it, or was watering a stick! I’ve started off the dolphin’s roots in water but I’ll switch to soil right away.
@PiousWaterfern To transition water-propagated String of Pearls to soil, gently remove the rooted cuttings from water, ensuring to remove any excess water or debris. Prepare a small pot with well-draining succulent soil, and gently place the rooted cuttings into the soil, ensuring at least one node is buried. Water sparingly after planting, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings to prevent root rot.
Detailed Steps:
1. Root Development:
Allow the cuttings to develop a few healthy roots in water before transplanting.
2. Soil Preparation:
Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix.
3. Transplanting:
Gently remove the cuttings from the water, ensuring to remove any excess water or debris.
4. Planting:
Place the rooted cuttings in the prepared soil, ensuring at least one node is buried. 5. Initial Watering:
Water lightly to settle the soil around the cuttings, then allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again.
6. Light and Temperature:
Provide bright, indirect light and maintain a temperature between 65-75°F.
7. Monitoring:
Check for signs of new growth within a few weeks. 8. Avoid Overwatering:
String of Pearls are drought-tolerant and susceptible to root rot from overwatering, so be mindful of watering frequency. Some people, me included find SOP fussy and prefer bottom watering. 9. Optional Rooting Hormone:
Some growers use rooting hormone to promote faster root growth when transitioning to soil. Hope you find this helpful, Happy Growing!!
Detailed Steps:
1. Root Development:
Allow the cuttings to develop a few healthy roots in water before transplanting.
2. Soil Preparation:
Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix.
3. Transplanting:
Gently remove the cuttings from the water, ensuring to remove any excess water or debris.
4. Planting:
Place the rooted cuttings in the prepared soil, ensuring at least one node is buried. 5. Initial Watering:
Water lightly to settle the soil around the cuttings, then allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again.
6. Light and Temperature:
Provide bright, indirect light and maintain a temperature between 65-75°F.
7. Monitoring:
Check for signs of new growth within a few weeks. 8. Avoid Overwatering:
String of Pearls are drought-tolerant and susceptible to root rot from overwatering, so be mindful of watering frequency. Some people, me included find SOP fussy and prefer bottom watering. 9. Optional Rooting Hormone:
Some growers use rooting hormone to promote faster root growth when transitioning to soil. Hope you find this helpful, Happy Growing!!
@Ms.Persnickety hm. I tried a super well draining mix (coir, perlite, smidgeon of soil), and both of my strings just immediately dried out after two days. So, this time I’ve tried just straight wet soil, then in a couple days/a week then I’ll make it a bit more well draining, and then again in a week or two, and so on and so forth. That’s the plan anyway!