I cut these over two months ago and changed out the water once a week but I still don’t have any roots growing. The leaves are still alive and the baby leaves are growing so I guess it’s not
dying but I don’t know why the roots are taking so long to grow. Any tips or advice?
by TotalAd9856
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I would stop changing the water so often. When I prop, I just top off the water level when needed & the sprout roots better that way. I only change the water out when I notice it being a bit cloudy or going green.
I always have success using prop container with big opening, like a bobba cup. Larger water surface airate better.
Dont have to change water, there’s growth hormone released as prop grow. Only topup.
Some prop takes way longer (months), just because they have energy reserved and trying to grow out leaves for a while. Leave it there and topup until roots grow.
If you prop often, get some growth hormone, mix a tiny bit in water at the beginning. Once yhe prop decide to grow roots, you will see the different.
Add heat. I don’t like these suspended decorative ‘prop stations’ bc I keep prop jars on a seedling mat, it accelerates the rooting process especially in the winter.
And like others said, stop changing the water. Only replace it if it gets cloudy (indicates a bacterial infection)
I’ve got about 30 props in jars spread out around my house, mostly cut in November or December. Northern windowsill, eastern windowsill and one that gets great southern afternoon light.
The ones with the bright southern light have had the most success, most have 1 or 2 long roots – but not all of them! Some cuttings are just stubborn. I probably change out the water once a month once it starts to look a little nasty otherwise I just top up.
The eastern and northern lights have some rooted but not a lot. Just need to be patient 🙂
Don’t know if it’ll help but I gave my cutting a fancy mineral water from the supermarket and it sprouted overnight! Might just be lucky but could be an idea to try next time!
also the leaves are bending as they emerge since they need higher humidity