Hey Harli, I really appreciate these long-term and start to finish videos you've been making. It's really helpful to get an idea of what the whole process looks like for things like prop boxes. I know they must be extra challenging and time-consuming to make, so I want to say an extra big thanks for doing them :)
Hey, I never thought the internodal spacing was a big deal either until I saw a video where I guy left a lot of internodal spacing on one cut and just a little bit of internodal spacing on another cut and the growth ended up being different. the growth on the longer internodal spacing was bigger! So now I leave a little bit more stem than I used to. Might be a good idea for a video for you? Maybe take a few cuttings with different lengths on the internal spacing and compare the growth? I don't know, this is just a thought that I wanted to pass along to you!
hi harli! i’ve been using your propagation methods for some months now and they’ve been thriving! i’m obsessed too! can you please make a video on how you pot them up to soil after please! do you remove the sphagnum at all? or some or most of it? thank you!
She's mentioned in past videos that she just takes the root ball out with the moss on it and plants it right in the dirt and covers it. The moss will break down eventually :)
I am a big plant lover and l really like propagating everything.......l've been on this journey forever........l enjoy your videos .....GOOD JOB EXPLAINING EVERY LITTLE THING.......THANK YOU.....
I love perlite or perlite/sphag mix(which looks like you use), straight moss has proven to be a nightmare to remove from roots. Love "progress videos"😊
Oh yes! I totally agree! I recently did a video about potting up moss props. I actually don't remove the moss from the roots, I just stick it into a pot of substrate like a little sphagnum moss plug haha thank you for watching
Does anyone else recycle bottles like Gatorade bottles and soda bottles by poking holes in the bottom and cutting the tops off and using them for pots? It works great for cuttings and it's recycling/reusing :)
I would use clear bottles for tops as humidity domes but the bottoms are better when they block sunlight, which eliminates algea growth. I guess it's fine when given away as one time use but if you reuse, none translucent plastic is better.
@@YaH_Gives_Wisdom I've never had an issue with that before and I like seeing the roots grow but whatever works for you is great 😃 👍 also I think different climates change plant care and stuff like that a lot.
@@YaH_Gives_Wisdom 😅 no actually I just use soil nothing fancy maybe it's also because I mostly use those for cacti so I don't water them as much I'm sure that I'd probably have that problem with a calathea or something. Or is it because Im using them with soil? I have no clue 😅😂
i love these types of videos! you’re so thorough and it’s really fun and rewarding to see the progress start to finish :) your vid about the different propagation method experiment was also super engaging
This is great information. I definitely had too much moss in my prop cups. But checking and making sure nothing was rotting. I have roots on my hoya crimson princesses!!! So exciting!!!
Yay! Huge congrats! I hope the video has helped with your process (: I also have a full video about a week in the life of being a casual plant shop owner. It may have more helpful info for you Thank you for watching & for leaving a comment
Oh Harli, I love you, I could watch anything you post, even if it's you making breakfast lol @Harli and everyone I got a very well rooted Thai Constellation stem cutting that was taken directly from soil the other day and I know how finicky they can be, I dont do well with Monsteras in general, they always get root rot in my care... But the Thai was a trade and it got great genes and potential. Soo.... I put it in a bucket and filled it loosely with moss, didn't cover the stem where a new eye is, tho. Rooting powder, keiki paste, the whole nine yards. Put a lil cling film foil (god forbid I remember the American word for it) on top, just slightly and put the whole thing under a strong grow light. NOW.... This is my first Thai, I feel like this is the big exam after years of studying plants. I usually do great with moss + foil + grow light. HOWEVER this plant is known to be difficult and expensive and I am so scared it will get root rot. It already had some after the transfer from soil to water for a few days. The stem is doing great, very dry, hard, no problem. But the roots keep me up at night lol If you - Harli - or anyone else got additional tips or would like to share their experience, please do so :) What could I do if root rot happens in moss? Cut the rotten parts and let the roots dry before putting them back into moss? Cinnamon? I'll take any oh so tiny tip you got XD
I’ve been doing some propagating lately and this video was so helpful. I’d love to see a video on how to transfer the propagated plants to soil? How successful is it? Since the roots are attached to the sphagnum moss is it ok to leave some of it on the roots when transferring to soil? 🌱💚
She posted a video recently (at least I think it was recently) saying she keeps the moss attached as if it was a plug & just puts in her soil mix with no issues.
Ty. I'm going to try the cup idea. Looks easier. I've just had multiple cuttings in one bin and try hard not to break roots when I pull them apart to pot them up. When transitioning from miss to soil, what mixture or ratio would you recommend. Ty in advance Harli.
I know I’m late to the party but for anyone starting their prop journey, this advice is 💯 solid!! I wish I would have had this video years ago 😂 But seriously, follow this to a T and you will be successful in your props. Trust me, I learned the hard way! Thanks Harli for such a great video!
How do you decide how many nodes to put into each cup? I have a ton of Cebu cuttings I’m about to do this with, but I don’t know how many to put to a cup.
@@candicepetty1179 I always cut between each node, and I put a few in a small cup, depending on the size. You can stuff as many as you’d like in but once the roots start growing, they might need something bigger. If you’ve never propped before, I suggest starting in just water, especially with something like cebu (they’re easy to root in water) and you can get the hang of it better. It took me a while to get sphag propping on point because it reeeeally matters how wet/not wet the moss is. It takes some practice, and water propping is still what I use to prop most things with. Hope that helps!
It's called the foliage fix. Some of them are more pricey, it just depends on if teh variety of plant is finicky to grow or takes a really long time or not! Some of them are under$10. Are you in the united states? What are some plants you've been wanting? I have a facebook group where people swap & gift plants if you're interested in joing I have a link in my community tab on my channel.
Hey! I mix it according to the package. So I add a capful to a gallon of water & then add some from that gallon into another gallon, which is what I use to actually water from
Harley, I set up a prop box after you made the 1st prop box video. I'm in zone 8 which stays pretty warm to blazing hot. I didn't have alot of success with it. I just think that it's too hot here. What are your thoughts ???
Harli if you don't post the millions of plants you're hoarding over there behind you 😂. You rarely mention your plant website, The Foliage Fix, in your videos 👍🏾 What's better than buying a plant you saw being taken care of & by whom? I've been on Team Harli_G since before the babies & you've always had that "my lil sister" quality about you that I just adore! I'm going to keep my eye out for that camo syn. if you don't keep it for yourself LoL, it's so cute... Great video!
Hey… keep going back to this video/ it’s exactly the way I propagate and I just kinda guessed after watching .. oh….Days and Months of your videos! lol How far from the grow light do you put your box??? Also- I have my 3oz cup props in a 12+” bin… do you think that’s ok?? Would Really appreciate a response/ I know this video is ancient.Ty in advance!! (LOVED your response to your proposal 😂I would have had my husband learning how to deep dive that day!!! Lmao) {ps- I have over 300 houseplants- they have taken over every room… I REALLY NEED- definitely Need- to make some $ off my hobby/obsession to cover some very important medical supplies for my severely disabled son that his insurance will not cover…. So any help and response would be greatly appreciated- My setup is 7 shelves w bins w 20-30 ppf lights, 4 large fish tank/ terarium props w 30-50 ppf lights and hanging 50,120,200 ppf lights over top of shelves and in “under the stairs prop area” Thank you for reading}
Awesome videos. I have learned several things by watching. I just started box propagating. But i used sphagnum peat moss. It's like a brown soil. It's not stringy. Will that still be ok? I try not to compact it and not wet too much. Thanks 😁
I got some small cuttings of hoya austrillis, crimson queen, and pubacalix splash is the anything special I could do help them acclimate better? They live on a shelf outside my room, in NW oregon. It hasn't been "warm" yet at night but they haven't shown signs of stress.
This is a great video! I’ll be starting a box soon! Is there a limit on how long you can use the spagnum moss for? As in does it go bad if that makes sense
Hey Hail, My home is quite cold generally, so can l put a Heat mat under the Propergate box, ?? as it sit in the sunlight by the window. Just to keep my Cuttings warm... Thanks from Melbourne Australia... 👍❤😁🪴🇦🇺🦘🐨
Came here with the same question. Any heat mat you could recommend or other method to keep them warmer if you house is on the coolish side. Worried about getting a bad one and burning down my house 🔥 😱
Thank you for this walk through! And girl, you know I have to ask… where did you get that purple top and the terra cotta pants? I love how you paired them together!
Amazing video as always! Both informative and entertaining. Two future video suggestions, would you make a video on transferring a plant from a sp. moss propagation to soil? I've heard sphagnum retains too much moisture in a soil mix, but also the moss is interwoven with the roots so you risk breakage. As well, I think it would be a fun idea to make a time lapse of one of your grow bins, probably best with your fastest growing varieties, just slowly watching the plant grow and grow.
Harli!! Just in time!! I run a plant shop too! And when I need to get to work propagating but have no motivation to do so, I just binge your videos. 😅 your excitement for plants renews my own love when I need a boost because the grind is real!! Thank you
Yay, I love propagating! And I love propagation videos with updates. I totally agree with you about the erythrophyllum being the slowest syngonium. Glad you showed us that the growth rate is different from plant to plant. I always get fungus gnats in my moss propagations so thank you so much for the mosquito bits tip! I guess that would work on home made moss poles too. PS: Yes, syngonium are the best! 💚
so much learn! must say you're one of my flavorite plant mamas purely because of the adorable quirks and mannerisms/energy ya bring to these videos. I guess you can call that authenticity ^__^
I propped a tradescantia in just moss+water awhile back. Now I'm trying to figure out how I'm gonna get rid of all the moss >.< I kinda forgot about it for awhile now it's got SO MANY stringy roots going every which way idk what to do with it. The thing is so wrapped around the moss it's like a giant cup sized clump of mess.
I mixed spangham moss and miracle grow moss together... now I'm thinking there wont be enough air flow?? Have you ever done that. The MG is more like compost seeming than moss but I hated to waste it so mixed it in!
Ok, so you didn't seem to answer about the lighting... I've watched it twice, to see if I missed it, but nope... Sigh it was the only thing I looked for... Mosquito bits we don't have in Europe, what is this?
Hey cute you are doing so great😍😍I am growing Homalomena Verigated and Monstera Verigated in Thailand... If you need any Verigated plant I will be very happy to send you gift
Hi Harli, I'm not sure as to when exactly are the cuttings ready for soil. And also, do they not need an acclimation period? They will be removed from this high humidity environment. And also, can this process be done with ryzhomes?
I kind of touched on the acclimation thing! I actually don't move them gradually, I just make sure to keep the plant substrate moistened & out of direct sunlight for a while once it has been moved to regular home environment. I've never had an issue with the plant doing weird things when being moved from the bins. Of course, plants like beognia or other very delicate ones may take issue. It kind of depends on the plant type. As for when they're ready for soil, I have a previous video on my channel with more info on that! I tend to wait for a new growth point to pop & then that's when I will repot them.
@@HarliG Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! I'm familiar with the other video, must've watched it like 5 times. Inspired by you, I started propagating via bins, and I'm really happy. Thanks for all your content!
Hi Harli! I love your new look! The haircut looks awesome on you! Love the vid, learned a lot. Do you recommend the new Zealand spag moss? I've lost 2 begonias to root rot, I'm going to try to salvage the stems and put them in small cups of moss.🤞
Hi Harli, I live in Denmark. I would love to get my hands on the spagnum moss you are using, but it is not possible to buy here i DK. I can only get the moss for reptile aquariums and I tried it - it is no good. It can be imported of course, but that will be expensive. Thank you for making the videos ♥
I saved my cebu blue propagating this way. It was my first time using this method and it worked great. I’ve moved the cuttings to soil and they are doing so well!
I’ve done a prop box in the past with more common houseplants. However, recently I’ve started buying more Hoya, do you think Hoyas will perform well in the box setup?
Thank u so much 4 doing this video! This is the only 1 I've found that show prop bins from start 2 finish, including how 2 water if necessary & how 2 add fertilizer & a pesticide. Love, love, LOVE ur channel❣
My first propagation box grew fluffy mould on the moss and also on the ends of cuttings. The moss wasn't too wet and also I aerated the box every day for a few minutes. Any ideas on how to prevent this from happening in the future?
Uhmmm. No offense but Sphagnum is basically sterile and no nutrients in it that’s why it’s the recommended media for carnivorous plants aside from pure peat moss. And from experience you can’t just leave mosquito bits out in the air in a humid place like that, it will start to mold and believe me it will affect your plant. You have to bury it in the soil or moss or submerge it in water for it to work it has dissolve. I love your videos though. 😊
It kind of depends on where the moss was harvested, but it does actually hold a few nutrients; mainly magnesium, potassium, & calcium. You’re right though, it’s not there in very high amounts which is why I stated that there’s not much there so adding nutrients is important. Mosquito bits mold even under the soil, it is made of organic matter so that’s why it molds. It’s what attracts larva to eat it.
Hey! I haven't come across any that don't work this way. Other than desert succulents. Syngonium erythrophyllum (like I talked about in the video) takes much longer than others! Some plant types just take longer, but it still works pretty well.
@@HarliG That's great to hear, thank you so much for your response! You have inspired me to start my own prop boxes, and today I cut my syngonium albo, monstera pinnatipartita, epipremnum aureum and raphi hayi. It's been a great day chopping, propping and watching your vids! Thanks again :)
Thank you so much Harli, I really really enjoyed watching you take us through your propagation journey and you certainly are the queen of the cuttings and queen of the garden world. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤
