Beginner Leaf Cuttings

Beginner Leaf Cuttings#394297

By Bill Phoenix -  Thu Dec 09, 2021 1:22 pm
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- Thu Dec 09, 2021 1:22 pm #394297

I'm trying propagating my cape sundew and rotundifolia via leaf/flower cuttings. Is there anything else I should do for them, or should I put them near a bright windowsill?

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Re: Beginner Leaf Cuttings#394299

By Panman -  Thu Dec 09, 2021 2:27 pm
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- Thu Dec 09, 2021 2:27 pm #394299

I have found that, for sundews, the cuttings work best with new leaves that are actively growing. If I take an older leaf it seems to rot before it strikes. Flytraps are different. As long as I get a bit of the white rhizome I have good luck.

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Re: Beginner Leaf Cuttings#394318

By optique -  Thu Dec 09, 2021 7:27 pm
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- Thu Dec 09, 2021 7:27 pm #394318

Water works just fine you will get a lot of tiny plants. I prefer 1 or 2 larger plants so I pot my cutting upright. Because less area is perfect for a new plants you get less. With just one new plant draining the old leaf it grows much much faster.

flower stalks work too

Re: Beginner Leaf Cuttings#394324

By Hendre -  Thu Dec 09, 2021 8:40 pm
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- Thu Dec 09, 2021 8:40 pm #394324

I have had best luck placing the plants on wet sphagnum in a sealed container. Leave in a windowsill for a month and you should have baby plantlets! Water works for some but I got way more on wet soil, try to pull as much of a leaf as possible. I had luck with many ZA wintergrowers this way too.

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