I took cuttings a few weeks/months ago and put them in water. They all rotted so I’ve bought hydrogen peroxide 3%. I use a ratio of ca. 1:5. The cuttings are placed under growlights for 12 hours a day so they get enough light.
On the pics you can see how much I had to cut because of rot again. Since I use hydrogen peroxide almost every cutting rotted again but not the pothos. One even produces one leaf – the other ones are still just sticks
by ja_xmi_n
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Have you cut the rot off and then left them out to dry for a day or so? In my experience I get root rot whenever I don’t let the cutting dry out first. If you have done that ignore me!
How often are you swapping out the water your cuttings are sitting in? It’s also possible the water level is too high. If you have been covering the node in water, try putting the water level directly below the node, it might promote the roots to reach for the water.
I could be your water actually – you should get that checked out!
Also mostly I use rain water for all my plants, its a Little hustle during the winter but its worth it, my plants love it!
I suggest using cinnamon for the bacteria once you cut it all out. Cinnamon acts as a aid for bacteria growth.it seals it up. Do not change water so often it can lead to rot. Also you have to make sure that it’s healthy enough to propagate. You can’t do that if you already have a weak plant. Do not use hydrogen peroxide so much it could make the leaves very dry and rot. Also I wouldn’t suggest using hydrogen peroxide on a cutting is already fragile because it has no roots and it doesn’t take up water as needed. Just simply use cinnamon. Also you can buy root hormone to help it grow
Sterilize your cutting tools and your glass jar, use some fresh cuttings and change your water more frequently.
I like to add a product called Superthrive to my cuttings. You can find it on Amazon or any nursery/garden center, and you’ll need an eye dropper or pipette to apply it. This is not specifically a rooting hormone but use it similarly. It helps with plant-shock and will help it to establish new roots more quickly.
Monitor your temps. If it’s winter where you are and on a window-sill, etc… it may be getting too cold at night.
Yeah, cuttings can be frustrating. What I’ve found to work for me: Seal the cut end with superglue. Use only purified water. Any time I see any type of biofilm or dirty water of any kind I change the water out and scrub the film off under water. If I notice a stem is starting to rot, I cut the rot off and reseal with super glue before placing back in and change water.
So I used to make the same mistake as you. There is an added step – drying out. Let them dry for a day or so before you rehydrate. I always forget. I just stuck a succulent into soil and killed it because I forgot after all these years, let it dry then plant/hydrate.
Usually takes a few weeks to see anything. Keep track and keep cutting what is dead. Get a rooting hormone to speed up the process and keep water and prop jars clean. I do it once a week every Sunday.
Honestly, none of these need to be in water. Stick them directly in some dirt.
I second this. I put mine in a tall cup of water in the sun and leave them alone. When the water starts to get a little low, I just add more very rarely. Do I ever change out the water and I have 60 million with the biggest roots you’ve ever seen.
Just put rooting hormone on the cut ends and then put them in potting soil and skip trying to root them in water.
Have you tried making smaller cuttings? Just a guess but why do seem abit long! Also I never change my prop water, I just fill it up again when the water is low so I don’t think it could be that as I have propagated tradescantia and pothos and never had any issues