If you also lack patience, are tempted to sneak a peak or pop a leaf out then this is for you!!
Take a warm paper towel and gently wrap it around the “special” leaf. Hold it there for 30+ seconds. It should start unfurling when you let go. Or repeat if necessary.
I have also used this trick on the shoots that will someday be leaves to get the leaf to extend. That’s a 50/50 shot though.
by Scary-Case-4791
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Oh wow, thanks for the tip! Both my pink princess and painted lady have this going on. I’m going to try it after work.
One of mine had the cataphyll (learned a new word today, go me!) that was dried out, and open had already come off the bottom and was almost off the tip this week. I managed to flick it off and I really should go look at it tonight in my hot sunroom.
I probably would have yesterday, but I got distracted by a few other plants that I’ve had propagating in water. And then I had to help my husband moving seeding equipment for his uncles.
YOU ARE THE BEST! THANK YOU!!
Thanks for this info!