Does Node Size Matter When Propagating House Plants?
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- čas přidán 15. 04. 2022
- When propagating plants does the size of the node and internode matter? In todays propagation experiment I wanted to test out different size cuttings to see if it had any affect on the growth and success of the cuttings. I propagated four sets of cuttings with different internodal length to see what happens.
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This guy is always answering questions I didn’t even know I had
Lol, lots of this stuff is asked by viewers as well, these are not all my idea, I just give it a shot. Its commenters like you who help make this channel great! Thanks for watching!
I really appreciate the different experiments you do and how you document them! For this particular vid, I appreciate that you used a monstera adansonii, because that is 1 plant that I personally need to propagate from. Thanks for all your work and sharing it! 🤓😁
Glad you like them! Good luck on your propagations! I have some other adasonii prop vids too incase you are interested in other methods. Also, nodes without a leaf will still root and grow so dont throw them away!
@@TechplantChannel thank you! I will take a look at those other vids before I propagate.
I love the experiment-driven plant education content! It'd be cool if you go into these experiments with a hypothesis beforehand, e.g. something like preditcing the ones with longer internode length would do better/ grow quicker becuase of more real estate for photosynthesis/ carbon fixation, and thus more energy. I think that would be super interesting for future experiment type videos!
I think the length of the internode (stem) has influence in the process because they are green. When they have more green in them, that’s what they use to capture the photon and continue the process of photosynthesis which makes your video makes sense. The one in the cup is basically a lmost like a tissue culture method. Hahaha. Using the very last tissue which save all of the information in the cell to create a new plant. Always nice to see the scientific side of the houseplants. Keep up the good work 👍🏽🌍🍃🍀🌳😍☘️🌱💪🏽
thats my guess too, more green chlorophyll more opportunities to create energy. Thanks for the kind words!
I just did a similar air layering prop with a syngonium albo variegata. I had same results as you. 3 micro nodes in Aroid soil mix thriving but very small leaves. Other longer internode props are very nice size plants now. The effort for the micro nodes was crazy. Concur size does matter. THX for your vids.
Another interesting comparison -- I've always thought the best cuttings were cut short below the node but leave a lot of internodal space above the node. I don't know, but the short ones in your experiment really did surprise me.
How fast do your plants usually root this way?
I like to propagate my pothos in water and was told to leave around 1/4 inch above and below the nodes to prevent rotting. Plus I find shorter nodes means my cuttings float up less and tend to stay submerged in water. They usually begin to root after 5-7 days, which i thought was alr ok, but this is an interesting experiment i think we can all learn from! Faster rooting is always better haha
Thank you, tech plant daddy. Without this video I would’ve kept wondering at night how small could I make these cuttings specifically the baby nodes. You put so much dedication and detailed information that every video is just a blessing. Cheers 🥂!
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!
This is great info. I've always been told to leave 1/2" at most on either side of the node to avoid rot but based on your experiment I'm also going to play around with internode lengths, to see if I get the same results. I'm all for anything that will increase growth speed.
your plant vids are my favorite. they’re thorough, informative, & easy to understand! thanks!!
Yay! So happy to see you did this experiment and got such a clear result.
Just in time before I start propping for the growing season!! I always trimmed my cuttings especially the leggy winter growth so I feel like this would be a game changer for me! Thanks always for awesome content!
I have always wondered about this but mostly have seen videos of people trimming them fairly short so I thought that's what I was supposed to do. Thanks for this!!
Nice test and thank you for sharing your thoughts, and results.
Wow. This changes everything....I'll be leaving more internodes when propagating single leaves. What a great video.
yeah same! I didnt think it would have a large effect like it did.
i adore these experiment videos, keep up the good work!
That was amazing. I would of never thought that would work like that
Keep up the great work! Love your videos and it’s clear how much time and effort they take
Thanks a ton!
Amazing results!
I think so too!
what a scientist you are. great job!
Very interesting tests and useful information. Thanks
Hi, this video seems to be a great fit for your propagation experiments playlist (which is my favorite).
I should update the Playlist and make more videos
@@TechplantChannel I am eager to see more of your experiments :)
They are very well done!
Love your videos! Really cool with the macro lens too!! haha, love the name "techplant" - thank you for very useful videos :)
Small Nodes?.... I'd say they're bigger than average. Long even. Very respectable.
LMAOOOOOOO
Great experiment! Well done dude!
Thank you! Cheers!
that was a great experiment! thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Thank God i found this channel. THANK YOU!!! GBU
very interesting video! i did not expect those results honestly :P
This is super interesting! Definitely gunna give this a try ☺️
Give it a try and let me know how it goes!
Can we get an update on the Giant Node Pothos? Is it huge now?
Newest leaf is 12 inches!! I'll make an updat soon after one more leaf pops out completely
I did a lot of experiments with cuttings and had the same results - the more green parts are left on the cutting, the more strength it will have, which makes sense - more green to produce energy. High humidity works wonders for growing new leaves, but not always roots - whenever I put leafless nodes in a jar, they will first push out a leave and then eventually consider rooting :D i call the leafless cuttings my little stick forests, can recommend whenever yoh end hp with a runner or just lose leaves on a steam
Good job! You are a patient youtuber
This is quality content!
Always good content, any updates on the obliqua in the 45% humidity ?
Its running lol, ill have an update on it soon
@@TechplantChannel thank you 👏
Love the micro nodes!!!
yeah I really like the extremes and seeing what happens
The gainz are noticeable bro keep it up!
Dont tell anyone but i had just finished working out like 30min prior to filming lol still had post workout pump
@@TechplantChannel and here I thought you were putting fertilizer in your drinking water. I love your empirical and level headed approach to plants if you did exercise science I would def watch as well.
I like to say
I think there's more stored energy in the bigger seeds/nodes/cuttings etc that helps the growth
That's probably the answer. But I was also thinking that yeah, more energy stored but more energy is required to keep everything alive. But apparently storage is much bigger
I differently will give this experiment a try!
good luck
Thanks Techplant.
Fun video. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
For the micronodes I would bottom water fresh kitchen sponges to keep their moisture more consistent. Once roots start to develop, repot.
yeah that would have been way better.
Now I’m curious about different medias and micro nodes
Great information! Please can you do an update on how the monstera seeds are progressing in their different substrates? So pleased to have found you 🌱
Thanks, I can do an update soon!
great video! I wonder if length "above" or "below" the node matters?
dang that is genius. I gotta try that now!
I’ve been experimenting with this for decades.
I’ve found that leaving 2 nodes with with 1 intact, uncut internode it most reliable, cutting the internode will often cause that internode to die, and drop off, usually the top internode is more vulnerable because it’s been cut and “opened up” and lose moisture especially since it’s often left exposed in the open air. If you look close each node is at the bottom of the internode and is “more connected” to the stem above the node .
Omg this video was exactly what I needed ! I used to cut the nod shorter cause I saw somewhere , it’s better if the nod is short saying it absorbs water quicker. (They didn’t have any proof it was just a theory.) But with this experiment it’s clear it’s way better leaving it longer! I’m definitely going to keep the nods longer and see the difference. What a helpful video. 🌱
Awesome 👍
Thanks 🤗
I find that the longer the internodes, the higher likelihood of it rotting. But I wouldn't cut it too close as well. I love propagating Monstera adansonii. They root super fast!
i should leave em going longer, It makes sense tho because you have more "old" material and high chances for issues i suppose
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regarding moisture control, would you consider sphagnum moss? I have been successful with them and I can ignore any cuttings I put in therer for weeks at a time without adding water (I personally do this by putting them in any cheap transparent container with single a hole poked on the lid for air). Hope this is (maybe) helpful!
Cool results. How about node thickness
I know you like an experiment and I know you like a pothos. Please do an experiment on propagating different types of pothos.
I'm propagating marble queen and it seems these cuttings do this thing of giving leaves and then roots but I don't know if it's just me and my cuttings. No roots but it's growing the new vine but it your videos with the golden, there's roots then vines. It seems so strange.
I will be trying this experiment with my philo micans. The mother plant is hydroponic, I wonder if that will give the cuttings an advantage. 🤔
Woooow nice
Hello i love ur videos but what if u could try the tissue culture? Becasue every video is with none updates and i hate that and ur the only one who is making updates on plant growth so can u please try the tissue culture ? Thank u love u ❤️❤️❤️
I will have extra time starting mid may so maybe i can try it!
Omg thank god i would love to see that ☺️☺️☺️ grettings Slovenia 😍
Hi love the vids. Could you do a propagation experiment with regular tap water as a control and one with fish tanks water if that would be possible. Thanks
Whats the best type of water to propagate ? What about old aquarium water ?
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If only you could see it without product lol, I cut my own hair and it can get a little crazy lol
Now we are talking!
Thanks for watching
Thank you for this, I have been wondering! But the next question I have is: does it matter *which* side of the internode is longer? For example, if I am propagating my adonsonii as you are, would it be best to trim each internode section closer to the node below it, so that the distance between bottom cut of the internode to the node is greatest, and there is a minimal amount above the node. Does that make any sense? Or, is it better to cut each internode in the middle for the most energy and best propagation success?
What happens when leaving a longer internode on only one side and wich side grows faster
some one else suggested that and im really curious now too, ill get one started like that
This experiment applies to submersed/underwater growth of freshwater plants too. However plants underwater, in low tech, will take a longer time to grow.
Most try to regrow freshwater plants emersed (these plants must be those that can survive out of water without melting/rotting away) since the plant will have more access to CO2 and oxygen compared to being underwater (especially in low tech). Some plants grow fast regardless if they are in low tech/high tech, emersed or submersed.
Have you tested if cutting leaves in half actually helps promote faster root growth? Some of the pothos I buy have one or two leaves cut in half especially on variegated varieties, and I've tried it on a marble queen cutting but that was only 2 weeks ago so there's been hardly any changes yet.
Similarly, have you tested whether more developed/larger leaves vs smaller leaves root and grow faster?
I got your finger print hehehe
Jk that camera is sick tho
Have you done an air stone experiment? Need to search your vids. My recent propagations with an air stone seems to be going faster.
Have you done an experiment on how the opening of your containers for water propagating influence growth? I have used one with a narrow opening and lost about 90% to rot. It was the worst round of propagating I've ever had, I now avoid that specific vase unless it's only a few.
Thats on the horizon and i think you are correct. when the opening is narrow chances are the water line is in taht narrow part so there is less surface area for the oxygen to dissolve back into the water table so the roots can deplete the oxygen and die. Ill get that one started soon
micropropagation is tough, everything’s gotta be sterile but I’ve gotten results with sterile perlite
yeah i really wanna get into legit tissue culture with agar and stuff but its quite an undertaking
Yes, size of both things do matter 😂. I found that the bigger the more energy it need.
No what’s matter is the personality🥺
100%!
I am having an issue with new plant nodes/leaves coming out of the cuttings but NO ROOT! What causes this? Can they be planted or do I need to continue with them in water? I have probable done about 200 cuttings and maybe half put on roots and the other half no root but a new leaf. I am confused as to why and what I should do.
Mine do too, really just give it more time. As long as it's growing it's nothing to worry about you could try rooting hormone
Have you tried different stem thicknesses? I wonder how much longer older / mature cuttings take to root compared to newer / more juvenile ones.
i have not, i sould give that a try
@@TechplantChannel I haven't tried different thicknesses of the same plant yet, but the fairly mature rhaphidophora decursiva cutting I've rooted seems to want for the new growth point to match the thickness of the old stem before finally producing a leaf 😅
Might have just missed it but what plant did you test this on? Would be nice to know all the "base parameters" for these experiments.
Monstera adansonii, the water is well water high in minerals. temp is about 65 at night and 72 at peak times. light for about 15 hours a day
Led lights
Someone gave me cuttings of a Hoya and I have rooted them in water and I have a lot of roots. I have realized that I have rooted the wrong way upside down, what will happen if I plant it?????
Take this with a grain of salt, I've also accidentally rooted a plant upside down. Just plant yours upside down (root down), over time the leaves should follow the light upwards. Would be nice if you can give an update in the future. All the best!
I wouldnt worry too much, just cover the roots the best you can when you plant it, it will work its way up properly
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Thanks for watching
So does it conclude that size matters? :P
Lol, the micro nodes with the roots just look like snails
Lol
Click bait! JK...this was interesting and thanks for the experiments!
Lol, I gotta get those views up somehow
Size really matters. If yah know what I mean 😉
You might need to be more specific
@@orsonlv 😉😉
I just wanted to mention that the more often you change the water the more oxygen the water will have for the plants to grow faster the less you change it the less oxygen the slower growth you will see.
HOW DO YOU WATER PROPAGATE WITHOUT GETTING ROOT ROT???!!!
sorry i yelled. It’s driving me crazy.
How much internode do you usually leave behind, and when does the rotting happen? I've been told to leave only 1/4 inch to prevent it and I've never had root rot. Usually takes my pothos 5-7 days to root
show me how you do it on instagram techplant.official and maybe we can figure it out together
Do you bite your nails?
no, I make straight up meals out of them. Its the one addiction I cannot kick.
@@TechplantChannel I couldn't focus on the plants when your fingers were in shot. Lol. hopefully you'll find a way to propagate your nails.
@@videoswithdoggo8537 lmao, ill do some experiments