When to put D. madagascariensis cuttings on peat/perlite

When to put D. madagascariensis cuttings on peat/perlite#410155

By Sundews69 -  Fri May 06, 2022 2:43 pm
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- Fri May 06, 2022 2:43 pm #410155

Hey everyone,

When should I take these D. madagascariensis cuttings out of the water and onto peat/perlite?

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Re: When to put D. madagascariensis cuttings on peat/perlite#410159

By thepitchergrower -  Fri May 06, 2022 3:02 pm
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- Fri May 06, 2022 3:02 pm #410159

You can do it now if you want. Or you can wait a few more weeks. I prefer to do it as soon as they start budding, because the buds grow considerably faster in soil than in water/

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By thepitchergrower -  Fri May 06, 2022 3:06 pm
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- Fri May 06, 2022 3:06 pm #410162

Just place them in the soil, leaving the leaf face exposed, but tucking it in under the soil surface slightly. Keep it standing in water, and bag the pot. Once it reaches a decent size, and it is clear that they have grown a good root system, you can un-bag it.

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Re: When to put D. madagascariensis cuttings on peat/perlite#410167

By Sundews69 -  Fri May 06, 2022 3:23 pm
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- Fri May 06, 2022 3:23 pm #410167

Ok, thanks! I think I'll move them to peat/perlite either later today or tomorrow.

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By Carnies -  Fri May 06, 2022 3:48 pm
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- Fri May 06, 2022 3:48 pm #410169

I recommend using the waterlogged sphagnum method, or peat moss works too. Water log the peat moss and place your cuttings in your desired tub, as the water evaporates, the roots from the cuttings will root themselves better. It will also provide ample moisture instead of using a plastic bag.

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Re: When to put D. madagascariensis cuttings on peat/perlite#410170

By thepitchergrower -  Fri May 06, 2022 3:56 pm
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- Fri May 06, 2022 3:56 pm #410170

Honestly, I've been surprised how much faster things grow in sphagnum. Seedlings, leaf cuttings, small plants.

Re: When to put D. madagascariensis cuttings on peat/perlite#410176

By Panman -  Fri May 06, 2022 4:27 pm
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- Fri May 06, 2022 4:27 pm #410176

+1 for sphagnum. It is easier to hold moisture and it also maintains humidity around the plantlets.

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Re: When to put D. madagascariensis cuttings on peat/perlite#410177

By Sundews69 -  Fri May 06, 2022 4:28 pm
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- Fri May 06, 2022 4:28 pm #410177

Ok, my worry is that the sphagnum will have to many air pockets. Should that be a concern?

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Re: When to put D. madagascariensis cuttings on peat/perlite#410178

By thepitchergrower -  Fri May 06, 2022 4:32 pm
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- Fri May 06, 2022 4:32 pm #410178

Not if you waterlog it like carnies suggested.

Re: When to put D. madagascariensis cuttings on peat/perlite#410197

By Sundews69 -  Fri May 06, 2022 5:58 pm
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- Fri May 06, 2022 5:58 pm #410197

I probably just gonna stick with peat/perlite cause LFSM is just sooo expensive now.

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