tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post1030557070117071388..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Making new plants from succulent leaf cuttingsGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-90234385618495384492017-05-11T12:45:19.745-07:002017-05-11T12:45:19.745-07:00You wouldn't believe how little courtesy there...You wouldn't believe how little courtesy there is out there. That's why I truly appreciated you asking. You can reach me via email: gerhard@succulentsandmore.com.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-23520749988510760982017-05-11T12:35:25.187-07:002017-05-11T12:35:25.187-07:00Oh my word! Thank you so much for responding so qu...Oh my word! Thank you so much for responding so quickly! You are a life saver!<br /><br />No problem, my mom taught me it is polite to ask permission. Eish! If you think of the legalities behind using images of someone else's, well let's just say it would not be good if the owner sues you. Hahahahaha<br /><br />I always try my best to contact the author to ask permission to use something in my lesson plan assignments. I will most definitely credit you!!<br /><br />Could you please let me know if there is another way we can correspond as I would love to pick your brain for succulent garden design ideas for some special friends.<br /><br />Thank you. KAdlrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03553422978012544902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-36447771330000637772017-05-11T11:54:42.060-07:002017-05-11T11:54:42.060-07:00Of course! Please do give me credit in written mat...Of course! Please do give me credit in written materials (c) 2017 Gerhard Bock.<br /><br />Thank you for asking!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-35146246592444643142017-05-11T11:50:37.084-07:002017-05-11T11:50:37.084-07:00Hi Gerhard
I was wondering if it would be alright...Hi Gerhard<br /><br />I was wondering if it would be alright if I could use your propagation stages for my Grade 1 lesson plan? I would take my own however mine haven't started showing babies yet.<br /><br />Thank you.<br />KAdlrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03553422978012544902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-29452199636047491182016-11-13T17:42:52.169-08:002016-11-13T17:42:52.169-08:00That sounds excellent to me. You're right, you...That sounds excellent to me. You're right, you don't want the sun beating down on them.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-83254920900335635612016-11-13T17:24:25.831-08:002016-11-13T17:24:25.831-08:00Hi, I live in Australia and its currently spring h...Hi, I live in Australia and its currently spring here.<br />I'm trying to propagrate succulent indoor. <br />How my sunlight do you need for this process? <br /><br />I've placed my leaves on wet soil, but I put the container slightly away from the open window. as I'm too scared that the direct sunlight will dry them out, before it's start to show new root. Is this alright? <br /><br />thanking you in advance. patricia.handjojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565877289999461877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-53464832911893807322016-11-13T17:17:24.085-08:002016-11-13T17:17:24.085-08:00Hi, I live in Australia & it's currently s...Hi, I live in Australia & it's currently spring here.<br />I'm trying to progagate my succulent indoor.<br />How much sunlight is needed during this propagada stage? <br /><br />I currently placed my leaves of wet soil, slightly away from the open window. Will this be okay? <br />I'm too scare that the direct sun will dry it out before it's starting to show new root<br /><br />Thanking you in advance. patricia.handjojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565877289999461877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-85181123258177113002016-11-04T23:14:59.298-07:002016-11-04T23:14:59.298-07:00! Thank you f! Thank you fronrogers93@yahoo.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394879027806500832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-71239383739624076852016-08-09T10:47:04.018-07:002016-08-09T10:47:04.018-07:00That is SO GREAT to know! Thank you for sharing. I...That is SO GREAT to know! Thank you for sharing. I'll give it a try myself. Like your friend, I really like the ghost plant.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-76332988335814561582016-08-09T10:35:55.869-07:002016-08-09T10:35:55.869-07:00Quick update: My friend tried water rooting some G...Quick update: My friend tried water rooting some Ghost plant Rosettes with stems and she says they grow roots like crazy! 1 of the stems was bigger around then 2 of my fingers but she water rooted it and in about 3 weeks there were enough roots to successfully plant it. She was so happy and grateful for the help I got from your blog, (she really loves that plant) So I'm just giving a little thanks back on her behalf. <br /><br />TL:DR Water rooting Ghost plants is indeed possible and possibly faster than dirt rooting. :) Have a great day!A.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07768191241042037828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-24387833471078506822016-07-27T17:37:06.617-07:002016-07-27T17:37:06.617-07:00No worries :-)
I leave the leaves on top of the s...No worries :-)<br /><br />I leave the leaves on top of the soil. The plantlets will eventually root right into the soil.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-63014607249414075262016-07-27T17:32:47.410-07:002016-07-27T17:32:47.410-07:00Thank you very much! :3 Sorry I didn't see soo...Thank you very much! :3 Sorry I didn't see sooner. 1 Last thing: Do you just leave the leaves (hehe)on top of their dirt or do you actually "plant" the leaves? and if so, how far? up to an inch deep? A.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07768191241042037828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-77229150488746645552016-07-21T10:44:04.382-07:002016-07-21T10:44:04.382-07:00These are great questions. Let me take a stab at a...These are great questions. Let me take a stab at answering them:<br /><br />1. Yes, this sounds like a great spot. I think heat is the most important factor.<br /><br />2. I would not water until new plantlets are beginning to form. Then I would lightly mist them every three days or so. When the plantlets are bigger, maybe the size of a dime, you can water them once a week.<br /><br />3a. Yes! Rooting entire rosettes, with a piece of stem attached, is the easiest and fastest way. They will root very quickly. Water lightly--maybe once a week. You don't want the soil to be permanently soggy.<br /><br />3b. I've never tried to root ghost plants in water, but give it a try! I'd love to hear what the outcome is.<br /><br />I hope this helps.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-26833602215717077722016-07-21T10:30:54.586-07:002016-07-21T10:30:54.586-07:00Questions: I have 3 leaves from, I think a ghost p...Questions: I have 3 leaves from, I think a ghost plant, from a friend of mine. I have taken the advice of multiple sites (including yours) but I want to double check that I'm doing this right.<br /><br />1: I have them on a bed of cactus mix with gravel pebbles on top to keep the leaves themselves off of direct moisture but the ends (where they will sprout) are right near open soil. They were originally in a west facing window so I am keeping said leaves in a shaded but rather toasty place behind a larger plant on my front porch until they get use to direct sun. Is this alright?<br /><br />2: Do they need to be watered (even just a little) during this time or just ignore them? <br /><br />3: Since my friend was hoping to prune back the rather wild thing we harvested leaves from, can you root whole rosettes with stem and leaves or is it better to whack the whole thing up? Also, can you safely "water root" Ghost plants or not?<br /><br />Thanks in advance for your time. Great blog btw! Check out my own blog for my Kalanchoe misdaventures.A.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07768191241042037828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-28476812326287589182016-07-17T10:53:46.805-07:002016-07-17T10:53:46.805-07:00Thanks! I'm new to propagating from succulent...Thanks! I'm new to propagating from succulent leaves, and didn't know if I could remove the current plantlet and get a second one to sprout. Guess I'll "leave" it alone! =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496760363778086384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-51596878019142356182016-07-17T09:11:33.416-07:002016-07-17T09:11:33.416-07:00Melissa, I've never seen two plantlets growing...Melissa, I've never seen two plantlets growing from a single leaf, so I'd say it's a one-shot deal.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-15284655986098748632016-07-17T04:17:39.541-07:002016-07-17T04:17:39.541-07:00Can you "reuse" a leaf to make more than...Can you "reuse" a leaf to make more than one plantlet, or is it "one and done". Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496760363778086384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-72296048606821872532016-06-12T07:55:19.860-07:002016-06-12T07:55:19.860-07:00thanks! it does help XDthanks! it does help XDRenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757438302074512821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-86152086008313734242016-06-06T09:46:19.029-07:002016-06-06T09:46:19.029-07:00Actually, the stem has to be alive. Dead stems can...Actually, the stem has to be alive. Dead stems can't make new plants. I hope this helps.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-55275673094937489562016-06-06T07:57:05.961-07:002016-06-06T07:57:05.961-07:00does the stem needs to be dead to make new plants ...does the stem needs to be dead to make new plants or can it produce new ones even if it still has a little bit of leaves at the top? cuz the rest is just naked XD Renhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757438302074512821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-90748811774137181652016-06-06T07:55:12.741-07:002016-06-06T07:55:12.741-07:00does the stem needs to be dead to make new plants ...does the stem needs to be dead to make new plants or it can produce new ones even if it's alive? mine is only like on the tip of the stem and the rest is just naked Renhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757438302074512821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-87991759443644516992014-07-12T19:20:24.181-07:002014-07-12T19:20:24.181-07:00I'm trying hard to propagate echeveria leaves....I'm trying hard to propagate echeveria leaves. I've got them to produce a lot of roots, but they're not producing rosettes. What am I doing wrong? Some cuttings have shriveled, have many roots, but still no rosette. Are these alright or can they be saved? How can I get any of them to produce rosettes?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967679848702192230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-42095111919798089302013-06-26T08:33:14.231-07:002013-06-26T08:33:14.231-07:00Share them with the rest of the world :-).Share them with the rest of the world :-).Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-31393863621107045112013-06-26T08:32:53.516-07:002013-06-26T08:32:53.516-07:00You can pot it up now. Be sure the soil is dry. Ke...You can pot it up now. Be sure the soil is dry. Keep it dry for another week, then water. Let dry before watering again. Good luck!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-9127432033751264342013-06-26T08:25:56.406-07:002013-06-26T08:25:56.406-07:00How much root do you need before planting it? It&#...How much root do you need before planting it? It's been over a month and I'm just starting to get tiny hairs (not very long, barely visible). How long do they have to be before I can stick it in a pot. Thanks!larryd517https://www.blogger.com/profile/07783336302683857714noreply@blogger.com