Mine are really hard to get roots. Most of the time the cutting wilts badly and 75% of the time it dies without ever growing roots at all. Do you put yours under lights or in a dark place? Is your soil moist? Thanks
I think if you want to grow it in a garden bed or pot then just propagate directly to soil, giving it some shade and moisture. It's not just about growing roots but accustoming the 'cuttings' to the soil it will be growing in. I would cut the cuttings into little sections. As long as the sections have a node each and do not rot or dry up, it should eventually grow out new leaves. I would make little 'columns' in the soil with a toothpick if the sections aren't too thick and insert the sections in these 'columns'. Sometimes just sticking the sections in the space between stems of existing plants with the surrounding soil is sufficient to propagate. I move the stems of existing plants around a bit to create 'space' between the stem and surrounding soil, insert the sections, and release the stem. The stem of existing plants would help keep the sections in place which would otherwise be dislodged by various activities around maintaining the moisture and tidiness of a garden bed or pot
Thanks, you answered all my questions.. I let mine get leggy but after trimming, I'll stick the cuttings into mama plant pot to make it fuller.... GREAT VID
Do I put the plant in a really sunny place outside or do I put it next to a window or do I put them in shade 🤔 im killing all my plants i don't understand please help I only have problems with the polkadot plants they get leggy and drop leaves or the tips of the leaves curled and fall off ???????
I started propagation in water, and they have taken off! Now I'm not sure where I'm going to plant them, because I didn't think it would work. 7 out of 10 cuttings have roots like crazy after 3 weeks. 😀 ❤️ 🪴 🌱 🌿
Thank you for this video, I certainly did learn. I have grown plants for many years, but have just started growing Aglaonemas so thank you again for an excellent video. I shall see you again. 😊
If it's getting too long, there's a possibility that it's looking for more light. Try to transfer it to a better location with ample lighting. You can propagate it too, check the condition of the roots if they are already unhealthy, then transfer them to new soil.
Hi, don't worry caladium have dormancy period. Yes they will come back just don't throw the bulbs away, keep it watered but no need to soak. This is a good time to propagate it too, cut the bulbs in pieces to create more plants. Hope this helps.
@@Mayaloves-123 Hey also how do you know which direction to plant the tubers when you cut them. Does it matter which way you plant ar will the leaves just follow the sunlight when they grow? Hope this is nit a dumb question 🙄 😆 🤣
I bought bulbs from the store..So I wanted to know if can I still cut them like you did? Or do I need to wait for the caladium to grow into a plant first and then propagate? Thank you for your time and helpful videos 😁
Hi! Since you bought the bulbs, absolutely Yes you can cut them at least half before you plant. This is the best time to cut them instead of waiting. Good luck with your calads! ❤
@@Doggland I'm curious, did you try cutting your bulbs in half? Did they grow? For others reading, when cutting dormant Caladium bulbs before planting, it's better to let the cut dry for a few days before planting to reduce risk of rot. And if planting outside, night temperatures should be consistently above 10°C.
Yes still ok kasi madali syang magiging part ng lupa, but better if you can place them somewhere na d naman mabilis na wa-wash off yung water sa paso para agad mawala.
I just tried the water prop way & all the plants shriveled & died. I have a couple more cutting in water again but with a baggie over it. Why do y'all think they died? I live in the midwest. It's been dry & hot so I thought maybe not enough humidity.
Hi! How's the temperature where you placed your water propagation? Make sure the place is warm or put it beside the window with ample lighting if placed indoors. Big factor is the lighting and make sure the cut is right below the node. Good luck with the rest just keep on trying. 🙂
Thank you for the great video! I have 2 polka dot plants, one especially leggy. Was scared to propagate cuttings, but your video gave great closeups, you got straight to the point and showed 2 ways to propagate the cuttings. Then you showed how well the cuttings did and planted them in pots once they rooted, and then showed the mama plant. All 3 looked beautiful and healthy!!! Now I can do this with confidence! Again, great job on the video!!!! You are awesome!
