Chopping My Pilea Peperomioides in Half

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Hi there! If you have a Pilea that is just not producing pups, then hopefully this video will help! Chopping it in half will actually encourage the mother plant to produce offsprings. The healthy top cutting can then be rooted. You will end up with two mother plants with potential to produce babies!
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[@SuchPlants]

Hey guys! If you’re interested in watching the update/transplant video, you can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYu2nIOLj52roc0

[@NYJanus]

Bark bark bark bark meow meow meow was actually super helpful. Cutting mine now at the meoark. Thanks!

[@donutdomination139]

Bark, Bark, Bark! Meow, Meow, Meow!

[@SuchPlants]

🐶🐱

[@carrielange2692]

thanks I have two that are totally bear for like 10 inches, and at the top they have all these leaves. I've been thinking about chopping them for a long time because they just look so weird but I wasn't sure if that's what I was supposed to do. You have given me the strength and conviction to chop these bad boys and put them in some water. 😆

[@dewality8768]

Nice video. Only thing is I don’t think you can prop pilea single leaves unless there’s a part of the main stem attacked to the leaf stem.

[@aida087]

That's true!! I've propagated several leaves and the few that didn't have a piece of the stem didn't grow roots!!

[@jeanniefromtahini5197]

I have actually done it successfully, but it was only once out of several tries. It's definitely not my go-to method when there are other more reliable options.

[@ulyseesadventures]

The friends comment was sooo realllll omggg I’ll be your friend !!! 🤣🤣 SAME HERE thanks so much for this video I hope my pilea can thrive 🪴✨

[@thehomemakerstale3797]

"Bark, bark, bark, bark. Meow, meow, meow, meow." 👏

[@aida087]

Came to your video because I have to top chop all of my leggy Pileas, thank you for sharing!!🤗

[@arleneburkhardt1632]

I just cut my Pilea in half after watching your video. Thanks for the great tips - it wasn't so scary. 😀

[@carlydoehler2291]

I was told by my friend who gave me one of her pups that this plant can be either male or female. A female will produce pups and the male will not. Pup production might not have to do with your care/light/water. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Great information, thanks for this video!

[@SuchPlants]

That’s interesting! I guess mine went from male to female 🏳️‍🌈 lol because it eventually produced pups on the stem… but not from the soil 🤔 so maybe it’s still a male haha. It’s okay I accept it for who it is 💚

[@carlydoehler2291]

@@SuchPlants haha interesting! I think my friend was referring to pups from the soil. I would love an update if yours ever does end up producing soil pups!!

[@SuchPlants]

Omg guess what!? I just wanted to share that the top cutting that I transplanted to soil actually is producing a pup from the soil! I’m gonna make an update video as soon as the pup is fully emerged! Proud plant dad here 😆

[@fuchsinmithut4255]

Interesting.My plant produces pups at the stem and in the soil. So its what?Bi?🤔🤣🦊

[@angel.heart007]

So glad I found you! Literally looking for a video to save my sad looking pilea. Everything that happened to your pilea is happening to mine. I swear mine is fast asleep. If it’s dry she curls, if I water her she curls, changed her soil she dropped leaves. Ugh. So I wanted to chop mine in half and now Im ready to do it, I need to save her. I have a nice grow light she still hasn’t thrived. Put her in sunlight and still looks the same. Tomorrow I’m cutting her up! What exact soil mix and brand are you using? Funny thing… my pilea was attached to a chopstick (I have a bunch of plants hanging onto chopsticks lol)😁🪴

[@SuchPlants]

Hi!! I think more than anything, this plant takes a long time to acclimate. Whether it’s new soil, brighter light, etc. it just takes extra time before it can thrive. So if you find you’re changing things up often, maybe it just needs to be left alone haha. But definitely go for the chop! It’ll give both the cutting and mother plant a chance to reset. The soil is Dr. Q’s Filthy Rich Gold potting soil, which is a proprietary blend from Star Nursery here in NV, but the base mixture seems to be something like Ocean Forest soil plus cactus mix and that’s it. But in my transplant video you can follow what I did and add orchid bark, extra perlite, charcoal, and worm castings. Make sure you keep watering the mother plant when dry, and change the water from the top cutting at least once a week! Let me know how it goes. Good luck! 😆

[@angel.heart007]

@@SuchPlants you’re absolutely right! After this I’m letting it relax and do what it needs to do. I chopped my pilea this morning and I feel super good about it. Changed up my soil and used pumice, charcoal, compost, and bark. We’ll see how it goes. I’ll def give the soil a try if i can find some out here in Texas. Hope you have a great day out the in NV and stay cool! I have family out there and I hear it’s been hot. 😎😁

[@SuchPlants]

Woo hoo! Keep me posted!

[@linseytaylor372]

Me too!

[@BlueLanesMedia]

Forever laughing at bark bark bark bark meow meow meow meow!

[@janeth3008]

Tip: with leaf cutting, cut a tiny piece of the bark with it and propergate in water.

[@SuchPlants]

This. A healthy leaf with a tiny bit of bark has a higher success rate. Thanks for the tip!

[@marsharosales3489]

“bark bark bark bark meow meow meow meow” sent me 😂

[@carlacherne3097]

Your plants are beautiful and I love your plant stand.

[@johnbrzezinski1446]

You mention that the leaves were curly. I grew a Pilea from a pup and soon noticed the curly leaves. I did a bit of research and decided that I was over-watering. I changed to watering every 9 days and the leaves quickly flattened out and have remained that way. However, the stems have become rather long, not unlike yours. I keep the plant in a bright window that gets a bit of sun in the winter, but none in Spring, Summer or Fall.

[@yvet6608]

Question, I cut my Chinese money plant in half and took off the pup except for one. I now have shoots coming off of the mother plant on top. Do I leave the new growth or take them off when they are more mature?

[@christycg]

Great video, very informative. It would be cool to see how much roots you need before putting it in soil

[@SuchPlants]

Hey Christy! I made an update video (on my channel or click the link in the description box) where you can see how much root growth I thought would be good enough for soil!

[@lelo04]

I have a leggy stem but absolutely no leaves on the bottom, just right on the top. It is a rescue so I'm guessing this method will work for mine too?

[@jennydvs80]

bark bark bark bark, meow meow meow meow🌱

[@jkc0457]

It took me WAY too long to figure out why you said “meow meow meow” 😂

[@zehrakhoja]

Nice tutorial. Can you show us the mom plant once she starts shooting out new leaves? I just chopped mine in half and here's to hoping I didn't murder it 😢

[@zehrakhoja]

Never mind - just saw your followup and the beautiful regrowth for the mommy plant - here's to hope for mine 🎉

[@johnnottingham2307]

thanks for advise what to do with chinese money plants. just bought a plant and 2 leaves broke, so trying to recover it ;-)

[@krazymunki54]

I’m scared to chop mine

[@mwoods4608]

You can chop up all of that stem , and make new pups. I saw a video I think he used some type of moss. Try to find the video, I cant remember the page some type of science plant guy. He made like 20 pups from one stem!!

[@AllGreenThings4975]

Thank you for sharing your very informative and beautiful video I have mine still very small looking forward to grow like yours have a beautiful day

[@ThatHolisticMom]

We need an update! Looking forward to more videos ! Love your plant set up and just subbed!

[@SuchPlants]

Check out the updates ☺️ kzbin.info/aero/PLG16f6HVDfedtX1oyA-rMZaQLWevZZr-R

[@PnWSnS]

Bark bark bark bark....meow meow meow meow

[@CamileVilela]

Such an informative video! Loved it!

[@SuchPlants]

Thank you! ☺️

[@katiemsf4111]

I also have one Pilea Peperomioides, which I bought 3 years ago. Never produced even one pop. Very good looking but also lonely …

[@TENMECCA]

I really like the pot that she is in. Do you have a link to where I could find one for mine?

[@SuchPlants]

www.amazon.com/dp/B07YHNP1KN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@SuchPlants]

It says currently unavailable 😢 but hopefully it points you to a similar one!

[@moolerlulu6647]

Thank you .

[@michellepupo1202]

lol. youre funny without even trying. hahaha but great video. Loved it

[@BruxaPumpkin]

Not sure what is wrong with mine, the leaves turn yellow quite often, I had her for 2 years and she is only about 6 inches tall and about 6 leaves on her :( Thanks for the video

[@thirdeyereptiles1772]

Mine are always yellow & fall off too. I Just repotted her & fertilized her. I am hoping this helps.

[@ShutUpStacy]

bark bark bark, meow meow meow

[@irfah23]

I did this and the top half died and the bottom half is still bald and no leaves have grown :( how long does it take to grow again?

[@annmariebailey552]

Thanks bub!

[@Sarah-qj6tu]

One of my fav💖 i accidentally broke a leaf yesterday and i was so sad. dont think ill be able to cut mine. I repotted a pup while watching ur vid. The cinnamon tips is something new, thanks for sharing. I only use it to get rid of ants

[@SuchPlants]

I’ll probably do an update video in a couple months or so. The mama is finally growing some pups. ☺️

[@Sarah-qj6tu]

@@SuchPlants wow. Ill def wait for thatplease do. And wanna know the root too.

[@andreaabrams3429]

Curious to ask when did you water that bottom half? I have a very similar plant where the top looks viable but the bottom part lost all it's leaves (sad). Did you put your cutting near a window? How are plants doing a few weeks later? Any progress? Anyway, you just inspired me to cut my plant in two. I may have to get rid of the bottom barky part, but I have hope for the top.

[@SuchPlants]

Hi there! I’ll be doing an update once I’m not as busy with some things 😅 but I had watered the plant about 4 days prior to cutting. They are both near a south facing window but with supplemental grow lights. Bottom half has multiple pups on the way ☺️ and top half has grown a lot of roots, so both happy! I’m hopeful for yours to do just as well!

[@mwoods4608]

Noooo!! Dont get rid of the bark!! You can make pups off of it. Everywhere a leaf came out ,new pups will come. Cut it up into sections each with at least one leaf, two for better results. Check KZbin for the plant science guy. He has a great video on it!!

[@ramkishanbhagya8449]

Hi can you share the name of the liquid what you added in the water

[@SuchPlants]

Dr. Q’s Plant Tonic, only available in the Southwest US Star Nursery, but is similar to Superthrive, which is easier to find.

[@dustinandrescollado]

Update us with the growth of both plant pls. Ty

[@SuchPlants]

Hi! I made an update/transplant video of her. Check it out if you haven’t yet 😉 Right now she looks pretty much the same with just a tiny bit more growth.

[@jasjas4356]

This was so relaxing 😌 😁

[@SuchPlants]

I am glad you find the beheading of my pilea very relaxing 😆😂

[@padensposies6009]

I just found you! You are great! I wish you were my friend

[@SuchPlants]

Aww thank you! ☺️ If you like plants, you are my friend! 😆

[@shaktiwolf2801]

Mine grew just 1 pup (which I removed and gave to my mother) and suddenly, months later it has grown 7 (yes SEVEN) pups in one month. Why? I don't know but it just happens so that i started fertilizing it with diluted period blood (don't judge me, it has loads of nutrients and it seems to work)

[@MeriamH.]

...what made you try that? Genuinely curious.

[@sarakatieee]

I’m really interested to see how this goes- my big pilea peperomioides is giving me lots of trouble, too.

[@SuchPlants]

Aww. They can be finicky... but I am happy to report there has been some nice root growth on the cutting and multiple babies on the mama plant. I will do an update video in the coming weeks, so stay tuned. ☺️

[@neshmefaisal4070]

How long did it took for the babies to appear? I’m having trouble with mine as well

[@SuchPlants]

Hi there! It took 2 weeks for me to actually notice pups starting to emerge.

[@migdelina7327]

@@SuchPlants you haven’t done the update

[@SuchPlants]

@@migdelina7327 Hi there! If you haven’t yet, check out the transplant video of this pilea on my channel. It grew so many roots! I’ve been busy lately with personal stuff 😭🥺 but when I get back on track, I will do many update videos on my plants. Right now, both mother plant and transplant are doing just fine with more growth ☺️

[@raquelreyna93]

Thank you for the tips

[@SuchPlants]

Thank you for watching!

[@jeanniefromtahini5197]

When doing a "big chop" I want clear on where to cut? Was that above or below the barky part?

[@SuchPlants]

Slightly below! I’ve had success when making sure to keep some barky part with the cutting. I feel like roots develop faster from the barkyness. 😁

[@uglyoriginalTV]

Hi thanks for the tutoring! When can we transplanting one we cut/putting in the water jar? Mine has been in the jar for couple weeks and Now I see roots come out of the body.

[@SuchPlants]

Hi there! If there are at least 2” of roots, then you can safely transplant out of the water and into soil or whatever you choose. Keep giving it bright light and it should continue to thrive! ☺️

[@janetshepherd9062]

Where did you get the white shelving your plants are on? They are metal, correct. I love the pilea p and appreciate the information.

[@SuchPlants]

Yes, they’re metal frame with glass shelving (top and bottom shelves are particle board). They are the IKEA VITTSJÖ shelves and they come in several configurations. ☺️

[@mah720]

Hi. Somewhat off topic, but I love the shelves in the background of your video. Where did you get them?

[@SuchPlants]

IKEA VITTSJÖ shelves! They’re awesome and come in several different configurations. 😄

[@mah720]

@@SuchPlants Thanks for the quick reply. Hopefully they'll be in stock again soon! Looking forward to the update video so I can decide whether to do the same for my poor leggy Pilea...

[@SuchPlants]

Ohh check out the Pilea playlist on my channel and the recent houseplant tour. Lots of updates ☺️

[@aliciaignacio4170]

What is the name again of that bottle that put drops into the water

[@SuchPlants]

It’s called Dr. Q’s plant tonic. But it’s only available is NV, UT, and AZ. Otherwise you can use Superthrive!

[@Medicennenu]

Mines is supper tall and not many leaves. Thinking about cutting it in 3 parts. Don’t know if would work

[@SuchPlants]

It should work! The mother plant will essentially already have an established root system to push growth fast. The other 2 cuttings can easily root in water. 😊

[@sophieca6906]

Mine is short, but has big leaves. I want it to be taller and the leaves to be smaller... The leaves got big after I changed the soil...

[@seanchannie5822]

Fertilize more, water soluble miracle grow, just don't over do it or you'll burn the roots

[@LovkynaPeral]

So different how Pileas can look :) My Pilea have too many baby´s and pusch only heaôthy leaves ,. but she dont grow un high my is maybe 10-15 cm high and have maybe (together30-40 leaves) :D and many new new babys with many leaves :D great video :) i m looking forward, how she looks in weeks, yours

[@SuchPlants]

Yes it’s so weird how Pileas vary so much! I hope mine gets the reboot she needs!

[@Shizu6616]

That's not the friendship plant ... that's the moonvalley pilea

[@anisrina3029]

Hi.. can u share the fertilizer brand .. 😊😊😊 really appreciate it.. I love pilea so much but my pilea leaves are curling and I’m going to propogate it by cutting it

[@SuchPlants]

Hi Anis! The Dr. Q’s plant tonic is actually a proprietary mix that is only sold at Star Nursery in NV, AZ, and UT. I am pretty sure it is like Superthrive, which you can find at Home Depot or Lowe’s if you are not in those states. Hope this helps and I hope your pilea gets a good reset! 😁

[@josephinehimmel31]

How did the plants do in the following weeks or months?

[@SuchPlants]

Babies everywhere! I have two pots that are bushy. But I think they have some kind of defect; their leaves are not big and flat. They are still coming in curly. I got another one from the store that has big, flat, healthy leaves so I’m not sure what it could be.

[@barbarahogan5726]

Hi did you do an update on the plant, ok I found it 😆😆😆😆

[@SuchPlants]

I’m glad you found it! Hehe 😆

[@devleenadutta]

can you tag that product you pu ton water? how long to keep i water and how frequently should i change it ?

[@SuchPlants]

Dr. Q’s Plant Tonic is not sold online; it’s only sold by Star Nursery here in the west coast NV, AZ, and UT. But you can use Superthrive-it is essentially the same thing. You can keep the plant in water until you see about 2-3” of root growth or more. Best to change water once a week or when it starts to appear cloudy.

[@sherrib4412]

What did you put on top of the cutting to prevent bacteria?

[@SuchPlants]

Cinnamon powder

[@sherrib4412]

@@SuchPlants just plain cinnamon ok perfect awesome video thank you

[@hayleysackos9758]

so how's it doing?! I have a SUPER healthy pilea but I want to cut my guy in half too. I'm just so scared to

[@SuchPlants]

Oooh you can watch the transplant video I did of this pilea. There’s a little update on the new pups on the mother plant. If yours is super healthy, you are pretty much guaranteed to have multiple pups on the mother plant similar to mine! Currently, all the older leaves on the mother plant have fallen off, but the pups are thriving. Sending you some good vibes! 👍🏼

[@gomezaddams6470]

I was stupid and took a plant from the neighbor. had hidden mealy bugs!! I have had major! plants since a child! A 7 year old with massive blooming Hoyas with flowers!! I had 120. plants as a10 year old. Never bug for my whole life! My pilea and all of my show worthy aloe family (50). All of Succulents were beautiful then leaves get smaller and smaller. The Aloes dead!! My heart! And this What my plant is doing. No pups. Not enough light and really pour soil. Plus I went through all the bugs. Normally I would have a shower that they go into and get a good rent when they're washed to get rid of anything. They're housing situation and their lack of being potted has done So much damage.

[@HelenaEngstrom]

I did exactly this but I cut it at the meow meow meow part!! Does that mean it wont grow roots? Its been a week and no signs of roots yet.. Also the mother plant I didnt do anything to the incision, should have watched this before slicing my plant 😓

[@SuchPlants]

Hi Helena! Just wondering… was your meow meow part green or brown/barky? In my experience, if it’s more green, then it’s still actively drinking water before it starts pushing roots, so it will just take a bit more time. Just make sure to change the water at least once a week. Add a couple drops of Superthrive with each water change and make sure she gets good bright, indirect light. Also, as long as you don’t see anything mushy on the mother plant, you should be fine. It just takes lots of patience!

[@HelenaEngstrom]

@@SuchPlants oh sorry for a late reply! It did work despite it being a green stem, it judt took a bit longer. But my plant is now thriving and give me grand plantbabies!

[@SuchPlants]

Yay! That’s great to hear! 😆

[@elenaalexia150]

Whats a doormat phase?

[@SuchPlants]

Flowering plants usually go through a dormant phase when the season changes, so they stop growing while conserving energy until temperatures improve again and then they will grow and push out flowers. Christmas/thanksgiving cacti are a good example. However, other typical houseplants can go dormant in the winter too, and you’ll see it in yellowing and falling leaves because the air is colder, less hours of sunlight, etc. But they bounce back in the spring! That’s why it’s super important to try to mimic a plant’s natural habitat to promote growth all year round. 😎

[@ChokeyWangmo]

I’m cutting mine too ... she is so hard and the pup died because the soil was too wet and it’s losing its 🍃

[@SuchPlants]

Oh no! 🥺 Hopefully it resets successfully!

[@ChokeyWangmo]

@@SuchPlants I’ll keep you updated. 😞

[@ChokeyWangmo]

The cutting died after rotting in water propagating. The rooted half cut one I had it outside to throw out actually had little green growth 😭

[@SuchPlants]

My top cutting has been rooting like crazy and bottom cutting pushing multiple pups. I’m soon going to do an update video. I’m so sorry you didn’t see better results. 🥺 I hope your bottom cutting blesses you with a healthier new plant!

[@johnathanbrewer7271]

Well how does it look now?!?

[@SuchPlants]

Check out my Pilea playlist 😁 also peep some updates in my last houseplant tour. Gonna do another update soon!

[@chachagd3820]

❤️

[@SuchPlants]

💚

[@charliejyates]

that drinking at the start was unbearable

[@yasemineb7433]

A lot of your plants are not safe for dogs.

[@SuchPlants]

Yup, always keep a close eye on your fur babies! My plant room door is always closed so not pups allowed unless I’m in the room with them. 🐶🌿

[@Jason-yh1de]

Disliked for hearing him swallow

[@luizgoss]

I dislike because you not show the result if both plants survived!

[@SuchPlants]

Hi there! You can watch the update video! Check the link in the video description. Or you can click here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYu2nIOLj52roc0