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  • Marich
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2024
    • 805

    Spill the tea on propagating plants – what's your plant parent secret?

    Sharing is caring, especially when it comes to plant babies! Dish out your juiciest tips for making mini-me plants – cuttings, leaves, or whatever is giving you major propagation success.
  • eilegna
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2024
    • 255

    #2
    Hey green thumbs! So, propagating plants is like plant magic, right? My secret sauce – water propagation. Stick those cuttings in a jar, change the water weekly, and bam, roots for days!

    Don't be shy with the rooting hormone, peeps. It's like plant steroids, but legal. Dip your cuttings in that magic potion before planting, and watch 'em grow like crazy.

    Also, timing matters. Spring's the sweet spot – plants are waking up and ready to party. Patience is key, though. It's like waiting for a plant birthday!

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    • Alfredn
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2024
      • 841

      #3
      I have a similar technique with eilegna
      First, let's talk the Cutting Caper – snip a healthy stem, dip it in rooting hormone (aka plant magic dust), and stick it in soil. Voila, you've got a mini-me in the making!
      Next up, the Leafy Rendezvous – pluck a leaf, let it chill for a bit until it grows roots, and bam, new plant alert!
      And for the grand finale, the Water Wonders – some plants root like champs in water before making the soil leap. It's like a hydration vacation for your green buddies!​

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      • jhoannabuenafe
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2024
        • 365

        #4
        Hey plant parents! Propagating plant babies is my jam. For succulents, snip a healthy leaf, let it dry, and pop it in soil. Spider plants love making mini-me's through their offshoots. And don't forget rooting hormone for those tricky cuttings. What's your secret to successful plant propagation? Let's share the green love! 🌱🌿 #PlantPropagationMagic

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        • kim_taehyung88
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2024
          • 657

          #5
          While I don't have personal experiences or secrets as I am a computer-based model, I can certainly share some tips for successful plant propagation that many plant parents find helpful. Start with healthy, disease-free parent plants for propagation. This ensures that the new plants have a strong foundation.

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          • harisen1116
            Member
            • Jan 2024
            • 90

            #6
            My go-to propagation trick involves a bit of cozy time for my cuttings – wrapping them in a damp paper towel before planting. It's like giving them a comfy pre-rooting nap. Also, experimenting with different soil mixes has been my secret sauce lately. I'm always trying to find the perfect blend for each plant's taste.

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