how to fix a leggy/stretched aglaonema with results + propagation the cut portions
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- čas přidán 4. 09. 2022
- This video will show you how to make an aglaonema go from a leggy plant back to bushy and full. I hope you enjoy this video and check back for more houseplant videos!
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I have a red Siam? Ag. Looked great first year but then suddenly each of the stems started snapping off, eventually leaving me a pot of short 3-4 inch stems. Sigh. I continued to water it. I tried rooting the tops in water, no luck. Finally I put each leafy top into small pot of soil, watered well and put each entire pot with cutting in a large ziplock bag. A few months later, each of the bare stems from mother pot developed 2 branches at their tops and many new sprouts appeared in the soil. Each of the cuttings grew new leaves and roots and I was able to plant them back into mother pot. Now years later it is a wonderful bushy happy plant. Made me feel braver.
That is awesome Carol. Thanks for sharing!
That's nuts
I want you to know that I followed your instructions and months later my plant grew a flower and I lost my absolute shyt. I ran with it around the house showing everyone with eyes and a mouth to comment. It was weak at first when I took the sad leaves off so I tied it to the other one to help it grow strong and recover. I took the tie off after a few weeks and it stood without help. So funny that I’m coming back to this video ages later to tell you!
YES!!!! THAT IS AMAZING AND THANKS FOR SHARING
Would love to see a follow-up video showing the cuttings and the mother plant 🌱
Absolutely!
Thanks for the awesome video! When one shows the before and after result, it removes the hesitation to follow that technique..
I agree! I've been trying to do more videos like this but if you don't have multiple plants of the same kind then these videos can take a long time to film with results
Hey Jeff. I think it’s interesting that their natural growth habit is considered “decumbent”… meaning they grow upright until the weight of the leaves cause the lower stem to “recline” and lay along the ground. This means
they tend to “creep” along the ground. Of course, when kept as a potted plant, that trait isn’t so welcome.
See I learn something new everyday as well....this makes sense because dieffenbachia grow like this as well. What I should have said is that this is common for ags to lose their leaves as they grow in your home. Thanks Kris.....do you have education/training with plants or is it all self taught?
@@EverythingPlants no formal plant education. I have a degree in Meteorology, actually. But I like to dig in to the science of plants for fun.
You didn’t say anything wrong. I wasn’t trying to correct anything. Just adding that in nature the bare part of the stem would end up
Laying along the ground.
@@krisfarnsworth620 very cool and does make sense. I have been keeping various plants for 30 plus years and never knew this. Thanks for an education.
@@krisfarnsworth620 Ha! I have a Master's in Clinical Microbiology and I, too, enjoy delving into how our houseplants grow in their natural environment. Unfortunately, that means seeing them lush and thriving, unlike how they look in my living room!
I've seen people repot their "fallen over and creeping" plants into rectangular planters to allow for creeping growth. Similar looking to bonsai pots. 👍🏻
Thanks! Didn't know what to do with this leggy plant. Now I do! Thanks again!
Glad I could help!
This video helped me greatly! I got two weird overgrown Ag's and this gave me the confidence to chop it back for a more attractive version of itself I'm looking forward to watch it grow back. TY!
Awesome and keep me posted with how it goes for you!
How did it go?! Mine fell over one day and i propped it up with sticks. Today after watching this i cut it. So stressful! But i want a bushy plant. These are resilient plants!
Hello from Norway. I did the same with my Aglaonema. I rooted some in water and some in a plastic cup with perlite. The result was pretty interesting. The roots in just water were few an thick but the roots in perlite got really bushy and came out in a very nice radial form. Thank you for all your nice videos, I have seen almost all of them. I have learned a lot from you and I always look forward to the next.
Hello Rita! That is so awesome about your perlite prop....thanks for sharing!!!
I wonder how it would be with Clay pellets..i have those
@@meganmusson8168 You just have to try and see what happens!
Hi
I thought I'd give perlite a go after reading your experiment. I added water and perlite and the perlite floats on the surface of the water. I don't know how to get it to root through the perlite.
Hi you have to soak the perlite first then fill up a plastic cup with the wet perlite and stick the cutting in . Make sure to keep the perlite moist . Good luck @@danielricciuti4862
I am not one who comments but loved this video and subscribed. You have a great demeanor and totally helped with my questions so thanks!!
Oh thanks so much!
I rarely watch a tutorial video all the way through, but I did this one-a first one of yours I’ve seen. You have a nice way about you, very informative, plain speaking, and you discussed all the things I wondered about. Fabulous that you had Befores and Afters. Very helpful!
Curious whether in any of your other videos you show the space where you keep your plants and what kind of lighting you have for them.
I’m in Boston, by the way. 😊
Thanks so much! Here is a recent update video where I show a lot of my plants.
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The sweet puppy on the towels was so cute ❤ what a little angel
Thank you so much for bringing the plants up close to the camera so that we can see it up close, thanks on e again.
You are welcome!
That was helpful. I recently acquired one even more stretched out than yours was and haven't known what to do with it until now.
I love how clear and detailed you are. Thank you. Great tip on the opaque propagation container.
Always learn something new from your videos. Thanks so much for your good content! Love the pups too 👏
Thanks Anne!
I always get so much from your videos! Thanks for all you share!
I'm so glad!
1st timer, thanks for all the great propagating tips.
Hello and thank you for this video! I'm sitting here looking at this chinese evergreen that someone gave to me and it's getting so leggy - it's come a long way from the bushy plant I inherited. I'm excited to learn you can easily propagate the cuttings in just water - I'm going to try that and hopefully I can repot them in the same pot! Thanks again for a really clear, easy to follow video!
Hi, any updates on the growth? How long did it take for the roots to grow in the water?
Thank you so much for the video. Im headed in the morning to propagate. My plant is oh gosh probably six or seven years old. Was gifted to me. You video was very informational and i cant wait to give it my best shot.
Don't ever trash your plants because dont like them. Send them to me! Im the plant horder. Plants give me so much peace in my life. Believe me I need peace😊. I love your Berkin. ❤️
I absolutely LOVE the pupper break! ❤😮
Thanks Becky! I'll have to include them in more!
Great video on the Aglaonemas! Love your channel and the style of your content. Always informative with a lot of great tips. Also love seeing your fur babies. They are adorable . Happy growing! 👌🪴🥰
Thanks Peggy. I need to include them in more videos lol
Thanks for showing how to get a fuller plant.
My pleasure!
This is a great video! I was wondering about the little protrusions starting on my aglaonemas and now I know. Our cats also seek out clean laundry and our assumption is that they want other cats to know that this is their house, and have to put their scent back on everything after it's washed.
Thanks for watching Linda!
This video is massively helpful to me, thank you so much!! I have a Silver Bay that's currently just one long stem and a single, not unfurled leaf. I had no idea what to do with it, so now I know!!
Thank you so much for this video!!! So helpful! I had no idea what to do with my aglonema that started doing this!
You're so welcome! And good luck!
I watch a lot of plant videos, I want to do the very best for my crew. Your video was so precise and full of the right information I needed. I'm definitely subscribing. Thank you!
That is awesome and thanks for joining the channel!
Thanks for trying things! Great tips and info as always.
Thanks Laura!!!
Thanks so much for sharing your propagation experiments! So helpful especially with the results included! I've had success doing this with my tall dracaenas but my aglaonema silver queen cutting has been in water in a clear jar for months with no roots yet. I'm going to move it to a dark container. Thanks for the tip!
Hope it works for you
Great video. I have my first ag now and wondered why the lower leaves kept yellowing and dying. I overwatered it then had to repot to ensure I saved it. Thanks for your content, very helpful!
How is it doing now?
@@EverythingPlants it bounced right back and is doing great! Thank you for asking!
I transplanted in a bigger pot expecting it to grow big. But I used regular potting mix and I dont think it likes it. I probably should have added perlite and peat. I will repot it then do this propogation experiment! Thanks
Thank u for the info in a simple accessible way.
Love the tips and tricks, they r usually a deal breaker when it comes to successfully growing some plants💚
Do you have any aglaonema plants?
@@EverythingPlants I'm planning to get one
Luv seeing Oscar and Pickles! Thx for the tips Jeff,greetings from Florida🐊
Thanks and Florida!!! I'd love to live there...greetings from Saskatchewan
Perfect timing! I have Siam that I have been itching to cut but was afraid to. Thanks!
Nice! Hope it goes well for you
Thank you so much for posting this! I just bought an Aglaonema Boxer, it's beautiful but leggy. Now I know what I can do next spring , and hopefully I can even give my daughter a new plant.
Thanks and good luck Sylvie
Great information! I did 30 years in Interior plant care and design. Aggies where always leggie, thanks for the tips. Now I know😊
I've had mines for 6 years. Thanks for the information.
Wow! That's awesome....is it super tall?
@@EverythingPlants Yes tall and super leggy. After seeing this video. I'm definitely cutting it down. Thanks again for the great information. Exactly what I was looking for. I subscribed to your channel. Really enjoyed your content. Keep up the good work.
Keep me posted!!!
Thank you for sharing beautiful plants good luck
Thanks!
Super helpful! Thanks for posting!
Glad it was helpful!
Valuable information. Thanks so much. ❣❣❣
Thank you for the video! Cannot wait to try h this with mine!
Nice and good luck!
Thanks for this great video! I think you clearly communicate how to care for these plants.
At the end of the video, you said you hadn't tried propagating the stem segments with no leaves. Your assumption that they can be propagated is absolutely correct. You can propagate these plants from just pieces of stems.
I recommend cutting them into +/-3 inch long pieces just to make it easier, but I've propagated smaller pieces. In my experience, the success rate just goes down when you get smaller than 5-6 nodes because the lower couple of nodes often will rot before roots start to form (if that happens, I just remove the rotting parts - the rot will end at a node - and stick them back into the water).
BTW, you can also just stick the stem segments in potting soil. I've had about the same success with propagating stem segments in soil as I have in water. Just treat them the same as you would if they had leaves, and they will eventually start to grow. Someone's they take a while, but as long as the exposed tops are green, they're alive.
Lastly, concerning the tops of the stems, I'm not sure if it matters, but when I propagate these segments in soil, I make sure the stem bottoms are pointed down (in the soil) and the tops are pointing up (exposed), and I try to keep track of the tops and bottoms when I'm cutting them up because it can be difficult to differentiate tops from bottoms without the leaves.
I'm happy to see someone taking the time to showcase these beauties and how to care for them, so thanks again for the great video! 😊
I found your channel because I was looking for tips to chop up an Aglaonema. I will give mine another year maybe, but I am happy to now know what to do. Thank you for this video.
As for the Birkin: I don't know if you still have yours, but mine is sitting in a pretty dark spot (
I wonder, Can't you activate a note as well, like a ficus so the aglaonema keeps growing straight up. great video!!
Thanks for giving me ‘permission’ to chop my leggy plant! 😜 On a completely different note, what color is the wall behind your doggy and laundry basket? I love it!!!
I have the Maria and it's finally putting on some size. Thier so easy to care for.
Nice, Rhonda!
Thanks so much! I was about to treat my very mature and leggy aglaonema like a peace lily, and divide it! Now I'm going to propagate as you showed.
Good luck!
Hello
Should I wait until spring before I prune my Colorful Aglaonemas?
Or can I do it now
My plant is getting leggy.
Also if I may ask it really needs to be repotted.
It is in an 8 in pot now.
What size to I go to now?
I have an 11 in deep pot will that be okay and do I have to wait for spring to repot?
Thank you
Excellent video! Going to prune 2 of my aglaonemas now, wish me luck.
Good luck!!!
How'd it go?!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Very helpfil
Glad you think so!
Super appreciate you doing videos on Aglaonemas! I too think they are so under rated. I'm still formulating my Aglaonema wish list because there are sooo many and I'll end up with a house full if I don't do a little research into the different varieties lol.
Not gonna lie, it hurt my heart a little to know you were throwing away the thick chonks of stem. I would have loved to prop those. I've propped a few dieffenbachia chonks rather quickly in a stratum-perlite mix and they turned into gorgeous little plants.
Thanks Dionne. Sorry to disappoint with the chonks.....if you saw my house you'd know why haha. I do have a family in here as well amongst the plants
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My family insists they have enough room to live here too!
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Thank you for helpful video pls wisch type of soil you use😊
Great video! For some reason I just can't get the hang of these plants, even though everyone always says that they're so easy. I have two, one of which is currently sitting with zero leaves, the other one is getting really leggy. I'll try to propagate it, maybe it can bounce back
Love your videos, very informative! Try putting your Birkin on your window seal to get full sunlight. I have mine there and it's growing like crash very bushy.
Which facing window do you have your in?
@@EverythingPlants I have mine on a northwest facing window
Great video---thank you!
Glad you liked it!
@@EverythingPlants ---I just got a Red Emerald, my first agloanema, and she is lovely. I was looking for videos about agloanemas and found yours and was glad that I did---saved it for future reference!
@@ocny4468 Sweet! Feel free to message my Instagram if you ever have any questions as well
Very informative thank you. Do you seal the stem after chopping the branches?
Some say to put cinnamon on the cut to prevent fungus etc...
Hey Gloriana....I never seal the ends of any plants. I've never had any issues that I ran into
Awesome. I have a pink one of these that I pulled apart and split up. I think the tall gangly one is going to get cut, and I'll put them all back together. Thank you for this tutorial!
Good luck! John
@@EverythingPlants told my neighbors I was getting in to this stuff and a green one was sitting on my porch in the morning in bad shape lol. Gonna see what I can do, thanks again!
@@johnosterman494 that is awesome! Sounds like you have great neighbors lol
Thx for this video! I've had mine for about 25 years and it keeps getting taller. Can I simply cut it down from the top? If so, can I simply cut the stems?
I have three ags and love them. I am NT going to go out trying to collect every variety there is of them. I LOVE how we can actually just renew our plants when they grow leggy . A big upside of that for me is the ability to work on keeping the overall plant and pots smaller.
I just used your air layering on my big Monstera Delicosia. I am ust over lugging a 6 foot tall heavy plant in a five gallon bucket around when cleaning or spraying is needed. Considering this is my second go round with thrips Decision made keep that plant at a smaller size. Hopefully I will find some oe that wants the bottom section of the mother plant. I have also air layered two other plants. One worked great and I got three cuts from it to add to the mother plant pot. Much smaller sized vine type plant.
That is so awesome Chirs! Glad to hear you tried out the airlayering process. I'm assuming it's going okay?
@@EverythingPlants Yes so far it isworking well.
Thanks for the video. Question? When propagating, don't you have to wait until the ends dry out and scab otherwise won't they just rot in water?
Happy Labor Day! 🇨🇦
Thanks! I'm out camping today lol
What size pots do you recommend if I just want to plant one stem once the roots have come out. Do you recommend just doing one or multiple in one pot
I need to trim mine and it needs to repot. I'm guessing bad to do at the same time?
Good morning! How long do the roots from the cuttings need to be before putting them in a pot with soil? Thanks for all the information you're sharing. I'm learning so much!
I'd go for about an inch.
Love this video. A few questions came to mind as I watched. Should you propagate only at a certain time of the year or is any time of the year suitable? Does a cutting root faster in the spring and summer? I was very surprised with the difference a clear vs opaque container makes for rooting cuttings. Thanks for sharing that.
I’ve added aglaonema to my online wish list for before the snow flies and our dreary Canadian winter arrives.
I love my Birkin - hope he didn’t hear you trash talking his family!
Hey S Douglas! I think as long as your ag is getting enough light then you should be good to chop it up. Of course, the best time is spring and summer if you rely on the sun for the light. It maybe slower in the winter months. Same with the cuttings...I've never had problems rooting stuff 'out of season'.
Sorry, but I have two Birkins and hate them. I read that they grow best in high light, so out they go for the summer.
How do you differentiate the Chinese Evergreen and Dieffenbachia?
I think I will try that with my peace Lily.
I'm not entirely sure how it works for the peace lily
Both of mine root in clear glass👍🏻
So I have two stems coming out of the soil one of them feels very secure and healthy the other one feels very loose almost feels like it's rotted from The Roots. But all the leaves are very green and healthy looking in fact there's a new leaf about to sprout! How do I save it? Do I take it out of the soil because it feels like it's a loose tooth.
should we let the cut parts to callus over before we put em in water? when is the best time for making a cut - before or after watering, dsnt matter..?
I just plunk them right into water. Lol
Hello! Very informative video 😊 I have a super leggy aglaonema tri color but I’m scared to cut it 😅. Would this way of pruning work for the tri color?
Yes....I've never done this to a tricolor, but I may be doing this to mine as well
when do u switch water cuttings into soil?
I just transplanted mine the other day. How long should i wait until I prune it back. It's very overgrown and leaning hard to one side. currently have it tied up so it's not pulling itself out of the soil.
Haha! I looked over at my Birkin to remind him, “you’re fine, honey!”
🤣 that is so funny!
Watching
Thanks so much!
That actually really took my scare of cutting my ten year old leggy as funk Silver Bay. The comment of that other guy, that they're supposed to 'fall on the floor under the weight of leaves and creep along the ground' also helped to understand that I did nothing wrong 😅
However: Would you recommend a specific season? So should I wait until spring or can I unpack my scissors right now in January?
Thanks so much 😊
I love your channel! I have an Agloanema that the leaves get brown spots, like mushy and feels like that they are melting. Do you know what it can be? I don’t want to lose the plant .
I had one that did this and I honestly could figure out why. It happened on the red colored one.
Too much water. They really like to be dry before watering again
I have a small (4” pot, single stem plant) Red King variety that I bought to gift to my MIL for Christmas tomorrow, but a tragedy has occurred! I have no idea how, but the stem broke right at the soil level (I suspect my sleeve may have caught it while watering surrounding plants a few minutes earlier but I never noticed?). The plant was perfectly healthy and there is no evidence of stem or root rot. No soft or brown parts, nor was it too dry. Can it be saved? Not knowing what to do I covered the pot with the roots with a zipper bag to retain some humidity. The stalk, I took the couple bottom leaves off and put in water under grow lights. The leaves I removed are also in the water. Do you have any additional advice for me? I really love this little plant and hope to save it.
My Aggie has leaves that are curling atm. Not been repotted for a couple of years but not outgrown its pot yet.
Any tips of why the leaves are curling?
I had a silver one given to me that was about 18" high and only a few leaves on top. It was starting to bend so the person that had it, tried staking it but it was not working. It was also in a pot way too big for it. Considering the size, the roots were very small and not very thick. As I was attempting to res-take it and re-pot it, I snapped the top portion off. I was not sure what to do so I stuck the top portion in water and hoped for the best. Meanwhile, the bottom portion with scarce and not so strong looking roots I was considering chucking it in the trash. But...I put it in a small pot and within a few weeks it began to show some nodes, The top part in water quickly grew roots. Here it is a year later and the top portion (still in water as I don't want to ruin a good thing) has a ton of huge strong roots and has grown about 10 leaves. The bottom part, although has not grown any taller, now has two leave and another on the way. On the other hand, I had a beautiful Red Aglaonema that I received as a gift from my coworkers 7 years ago. I kept it in my office that got bright but not direct sunlight for two years. When I retired two years alter I brought it home. It was nice a bushy although it had not grown taller yet. Within a few months it began to go down hill. No matter what I did I could not save it and finally it was gone. I bought another one that was doing well for months then suddenly it too began to go bad. I took it out of it's pot to check the roots and found the cages on the three stems. I cut them off and re-potted it but it too died after a week or two. My daughter had one that was pretty bushy also. Hers too began to die off and she brought it to my house, hoping I could save it. I've had it with me for about a month and it's losing leaves and not growing. I took it out of the pot to check the roots and they are nice and white and strong, but I think it was in a pot that was too large. So now I am considering growing what is left of it in water like the silver one I have. Wish me luck!
The stem will grow if laid length wise in medium. They propagate them this way in Indonesia.
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@@EverythingPlants Hi hi 😊
Do you have a video as to when you should repot one of these?
I don't think I have one specific to this.... But thanks for the idea!
I love being called “chef” at the beginning of every video 😋 it’s a cool nickname for your audience
Chef hahaha 😆
Hi Jeff, are you cutting on or in between the nodes?
In-between nodes
I'm just wondering if there is a limit on how long you can leave the cuttings rooting in water and still have them be successful in soil. I have some cuttings from a red aglaonema from my sister and I am ashamed to say that they have been living in a jar of water for more than a year. They seem to be happy, however, they haven't grown very much. I'd like to plant them into soil but I worry that at this point they may not appreciate the transition. What do you recommend? Should I just let them live in a jar or plant them in soil?
I don't know exactly, but the only thing is to know when you plant a water prop into soil is to not let the soil dry out. Also place it in a very chunky and airy mixture for good airflow and drainage. Keep it well water for a couple weeks and then slowly cut back to a regular watering routine for that plant over a couple weeks
Oh Pickles! Busted
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Thanks
Great Video. How long do you leave them in the water before repotting? I am trying to save a family plant from 1995 and it is showing signs of strength. Had to throw out the soil as it was full of Gnats. I placed it in water for a couple of days while I wait for my new soil to dry out to confirm no fungus gnats in there. I have this plant on the road with me in my Motorcoach as I am traveling while my son has the other part at home. Hoping one if us will save this family plant.
Is it in water because you are rooting it?
@@EverythingPlants I took it out of soil because it was infected with fungus gnats. I cleaned it off and I put it in a big jug of water. It has some very small roots and lots of little attempted shoots coming out of the sides. I would send you a picture but I don't know how to do it on here
@@jimdixon6688 you can send one to my Instagram messenger if you want
@@EverythingPlants I sent a couple of pictures
Will it survive if you don't leave any leaves behind? Mine is all leggy with no lower leaves
Mine too. I have 3 leaves on top of a foot long stem 😅. I've had her for 5 years. Idk what to do
Hi bro super bro
I want to know why my aglonama stems r not bcoming thick.
Even the roots are not multiplying
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Hello and thanks so much for joining the channel!!!
I have a pink one that suddenly started dying! The soil became very dry and wasn’t absorbing water, so I have just repotted it but it only has 1 leaf now that’s also become very droopy. If that leaf dies and it’s a stem with no leaves left, will it still grow back eventually?
Maybe.... Did it regrow?
@@lindaschad9734 no :((
Jeff is it possible to propagate a single leaf in water or perlite
You need a section of stem to propagate
@@EverythingPlants ok is it possible for you to demonstrate that? I want to make sure I do it right so maybe it will be successful. I am new to trying propagations.
Do you let it callous over before water propagation?
I don't....I just plunk them in
my plant becomes droopy recently ….idk what’s wrong with it . i watered them every 3 weeks… all the stems just droopy… look really sad …i took out the whole plant the roots all surrounded together look healthy. how can i save my plant ?
How long do the roots need to be to add the plant to dirt?
Usually a couple inches and it should be fine
Does it matter what season I cut it? It is winter now and I don’t want to do more harm than good…
Hello, do you have a Zoom class. I would like to know how to keep my aglaonema alive
I do occasionally have CZcams live streams..... Or you can message me on Instagram
Hello, do you know the next time you are doing a you live