How to Start a Propagation Box | Easy & Effective Propagation Method
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
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Hello plant friends! Today I will show you how to start a propagation box. Propagating via a propagation box is a fun and effective method to encourage root growth FAST. It allows for a high humidity environment and makes handling the plants so effortless. I will be propagating some of my favorite plants in this video. I will also do an update video after about 3 weeks. Subscribe for updates!
You will need:
- a transparent storage container
- growth medium (soil, sphagnum moss, perlite, etc.)
- rooting powder (optional)
- sharp shears
- patience!
- oh, and some plants :)
00:00 Oh hi
00:39 Why should you propagate?
01:36 Common methods of propagation
02:40 The plants I am propagating
06:43 The closer look
16:26 Preparing the propagation box
21:41 Bye
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I really enjoyed this video; It was so relaxing to watch. I'm looking forward to watching more of your channel! 🌿
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Good video, very helpful thanks :)
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They’re all so beautiful! That variegation is gorgeous! That polka dot plant is unreal! I have to add that to my wish list.
Side note your hair is flawless and nicer than mine. I’m jelly. 😂
Hahahaha 😂😂 I’ve been propagating this flawless hair for 1.5 years now 🤪
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I am also in the southwest and have some star nursery locations close by. I'll have to check out that soil.
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Hi, at 4:54 you explain string of hearts sometimes start dropping leaves at the top, close to where they grow out of the pot. I have one and I'm looking for ways to prevent this. So I was wondering if you can just burry the bare root part in the substrate, like we can do with pothos and the stem roots itself. , vs taking cuttings. Once rooted, it grown new leaves to fill in the hole and it grows more vines.
love this! Could you put a link to the Dr. Q's tonic? For some reason I can't seem to find.
Hi Johanna! It’s actually a proprietary product sold at Star Nursery here in NV, UT, and AZ. It’s similar to Superthrive.
Can u prop any philodendron? Is dirt in plastic containers best?
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For me, philodendron and scindapsus is so satisfying to propogate. I dont have to wait that long. For SOP i will cut 2 or 3 pairs of hearts and stuck the nodes in soil. But I learnt a new way to propogate just cut the SOP strands put in red plastic bag and spray once every 3 days. The new growth will shoot out everywhere.
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You’re absolutely right about philodendron and scindapsus. Them roots are just so thick and juicy! Haha propagating is so fun!
@@SuchPlants mighty fun. I chopped off some of mine to propogate as i watched ur vids😅
Awesome! 😆
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Thanks for that interesting video, I am always interested in what & how other ppl propagate:)
Also from what I know, you should avoid fertilizers until the roots are where you want them, nutrient deficiency will promote root growth to since the plant is sending out roots to get more nutrients.
That’s very interesting! I have always used Dr. Q’s plant tonic for my water propagations with lots of success. If I’m not mistaken, it is technically not a fertilizer but a vitamin and hormone supplement so perhaps that is what is actually promoting all the root growth? I like to think of the plant tonic as a boost to kickstart root growth 😄
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This was the first video I watched from you, from what I can see now it works grate for you! I don’t think you can get products like that where I am from so I wasn’t familiar with that!
I was wondering, after you put the lid on the box there do you not need to periodically open the lid for aeration purposes? Also, how do you gauge how much humidity once you close the lid? Do you have a little meter in there that shows or do you just figure that with a lot of condensation that starts to develop that lets you know that you have high humidity?
Good questions! In my experience, opening the lid for a few hours once per week will help prevent mold, as mold is what you have to look out for. I have gone weeks without opening the lid and have found white mold growth. If that happens, I’ll scoop out the mold and leave the lid off so it can air dry for a day-just enough for the top of the soil to be visibly dry. Generally, when it starts to condensate, you’ll know there’s good humidity, which the plants love. I try to keep the soil always moist, but not wet, and that’s enough to keep things at a good humidity level. The downside is there is no air circulation whatsoever and that’s perfect for the growth of mold. So when in doubt, air it out! 😆
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I want to know how much take time Brazil Pothos or monstera plant get propagated...
Peace. Does one rotting plant in propagation in spag moss affect the others?
If the rot is at an advanced stage, the decaying matter can definitely spread to the other plants and carry bad fungus over to them. I haven’t seen any root rot in my prop box. White mold is more of an issue, which can easily be scooped out or let air dry a little.
Roughly what temperature are they being stored in and are they being stored in the dark or the light? Did you check on them every once in awhile open them up? How long did it take for them to root and what was the results?
Roughly kept at around 70-80°F and the box sits about 4 feet from bright artificial light, I would say medium-bright light. It took 1-2 weeks to see noticeable root growth and from there it just took off! 11 weeks later, I transferred the cuttings into soil and added new cuttings. I checked to make sure it has moisture every 1-2 weeks and sometimes spray with extra moisture. Today, I have different cuttings in there and haven’t transferred any because it’s like a wild terrarium that is self-sustaining haha. 😅
My sticks got moldy in the box after only few days in it. And I removed all the water from the box. Perlite was wet.
Are you wetting the soil in the huge box? Do you not dip the root hormone in a little bit of water before putting the root hormone on the stems?
I only wet the soil with the spray bottle after putting the cuttings in. I sprayed enough to thoroughly moisten the top 0.5 to 1 inch of soil. After a week you will see if you need to add more water or not, as there may be dry patches of soil. For the most part, the soil stays moist. I didn’t wet the stems before dipping into the powder, but you can definitely do that to get the powder to stick.
Hi there! I am new. Just to ask is it most plant do well in the box? How about calathea? I love calathea!
Yes! Calathea will like the extra humidity in the box. 😁 Just make sure to keep the humidity up by spraying water every few days or as needed.
How to do u care ur plants during winter season..
Hi there! All of my plants are indoors so they are not exposed to winter conditions outside. The only issue is my heater creates a dry environment so I try to make sure my humidifier is always running. Soil also stays wet a little longer so I water my plants less frequently, probably once every 2-3 weeks. Perhaps I’ll make a video when winter approaches here in the states! 😁
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Please share soil mixture
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Ohhh have you watched my houseplant tour yet? It’s on my channel. I show all of my plants ☺️ I’ve gotten about 10 more plants since that video tho 😅🤭
canebegonias make roots with leafcuttings but no new growth, you need to take a stamcutting instead
Lovely video, Question! Do you need to store your prop box in a well lit area? How much does lighting play a roll in the growth of the plants? I plan on trying this method and need to know if I need another grow light.
Hi! For the best results, put it in bright, indirect light. Lighting is crucial for the cuttings to convert the energy into growing new roots. Directly under a grow light is best (just make sure the light does not get hot or burn anything). Over time, the lid will condensate and form water droplets that will get in the way of the light, so I would wipe it down once a week and add more moisture to the box at the same time. Hope this helps! Good luck! ☺️
I have learned so much from your videos. I have a question. I tried propagating in perlite and my roots rooted including some of my leaves. What am I doing wrong.
It sounds like leaves are growing from the perlite? If so, that is completely normal. Allow the leaf to continue to grow out of the perlite. As long as roots continue to grow and not rot, then you’ll have a healthy propagation.
@@SuchPlants The leaves turned black.
Oh sorry lol I misread it because you said your roots “rooted” 😆 Oh no! Well, some cuttings make it and some don’t. It’s happened to me many times. Usually a cutting is a little more successful if the plant was just watered 1-2 days prior before taking the cutting. With my perlite props, I put the cutting in halfway, and fill with water halfway up the perlite and then put it in bright light. Roots can take 1-3 weeks to develop. Change the water once a week.
I hadn’t thought of putting Dr. Q’s in a spray bottle.
👏🏼👏🏼 Yes! I feel like the foliage will appreciate some of the nutrients as well.
where are the white & glass shelves behind you from? Where'd you get them or what brand? EXACTLY what i've been looking for!! Thanks! Just found you, great vids :)
IKEA VITTSJÖ shelves! 😊
@@SuchPlants Thank you so much! I wondered if they were Ikea...I found them! Must have glossed over them on the site earlier. Have a great rest of your day :)
How do you get such shiny leaves! Do you wipe them with something?
Haha I believe this was right around the time I had a minor spider mite infestation so I had wiped my plants down with neem oil! 😆
Where did you get your shelves from.?
They are the IKEA VITTSJÖ shelves! Great for small to medium size plants 😄
Do the boxes need 100% closure?
No, but as long as there’s always moisture and humidity, you should be good. You don’t want the box to be dry at any time.
How often do you mist/open your propagation box?
I only open when I see mold starting to grow and leave it open for at least overnight. My box keeps in a lot of moisture so I rarely have to add mist, but if I do, it’s probably once a month.
@@SuchPlants thank you so much for responding. Appreciate it! ✨
Every plants soil mix please
I generally use the following for almost all of my plants now: 40% peat moss, 20% pumice, 20% worm castings, 10% coco coir, and 10% charcoal. I usually just eyeball it, but that’s pretty much what I aim for.
You say it correctly. Just as we say 'scent', the C is silent.
🥳 Good to know! Thanks hehe
How do you stop the soil from growing mold?
I usually just scoop out the mold and let the soil air dry for a day. Too much moisture and not enough light will encourage mold growth.
@@SuchPlants Thanks, you're video is great. I didn't know you could prop with dirt in a prop box, very concerned with mold, but moss gets tangled in roots and I have never tried perlite. I might see which is best.
Why soil and not perlite?
It makes it easier to transfer into soil when ready, since they will already be acclimated and won’t go into shock.
Me who put my scindapsys exotica cuttings in a box with a leaf touching the side 0.0