does using a heat mat help with water propagations?!?!

[@mendistrickler5317]

My husband uses a heat mat for our garden seedlings and it works wonderful! I was curious about my plant cuttings and came upon your video. Looks like I’ll be stealing his heat mat in the morning!

[@EverythingPlants]

Hahaha....order maybe order another one lol

[@thehouseplantjungle5631]

It's so amazing to see how much of a difference the heat mat really makes.

[@EverythingPlants]

I know....I was very surprised. Thanks Houseplant Jungle

[@ellewright6991]

I always use a heat mat over winter 😊 we live in NZ and it gets really cold/Damp here so I have issues with cuttings rotting over winter. I started using a mix of pon and Fern Fibre with my heat mat. It's so great!

[@tinapomfrey5412]

Hi Jeff, I love when you do your experiments, so informative! I would be interested in seeing you try soil propagation on a heat mat vs soil props without. My husband propagated tomato seeds on a heat mat this past spring and he had great results, 100% germination; so many, in fact, that he had to eliminate 2 of 3 seedlings in each pot.

[@EverythingPlants]

Hey Tina! That will be the next experiment I think because I am also curious to see if that makes a difference.

[@hesherette]

this is amazing, thank you so much for showing us your experiments. i am a plant newbie who "adopted" a bunch of props while working at a nursery over the summer + i am so glad i have found your channel! even your livestreams are incredibly informative + im not a big livestream-watching person :) cheers from socal!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks so much for watching both my videos and live streams! That means a lot to me. Stay tuned for more videos

[@veronikap9641]

I realize I am late to the party but - I tend to add just a drop of seaweed emulsion fertilizer to the rooting water and that seems to really help with getting roots faster. Will buy a heat mat because that is awasome!

[@EverythingPlants]

It was quite surprising the difference in growth!

[@veronikap9641]

@@EverythingPlants - It really was! I grow a lot under lights (I am at 59 lat North in Norway), and have 18-20C and 65% rh, but I wonder if a heat mat under roots would also help plants that are struggling, i.e. underwatered and gone-dormant alocasias, or things that had root rot, etc.? Worth trying!

[@paulawilkinson6341]

Wow Jeff am so impressed! Am trying 2 antheriums an a alocashia on a heat mat at the moment . Early days . Fingers crossed 🤞 I got me seeds an corms from the nether lands

[@doreenkkurthmeyers2375]

Purchased that mat (2) for my prop boxes like you suggested. They are doing so good

[@EverythingPlants]

So good to hear!

[@AW-bh6dy]

Pretty good experiment and it never cross my mind having a heat mat thank you Jeff.

[@EverythingPlants]

I never saw the need for them either until I started using it.

[@freebutterfly102]

Awesome it’s winter and not alot of sun but currently dark and raining so any quick growth during winter time is awesome. I’ve been thinking about heat mat for propagating 👍🏼

[@EverythingPlants]

It worked so well.

[@thisdeluxelifetv]

I was considering heat mats for my set up. Now, it’s seems like a must.

[@EverythingPlants]

It works! I'll be doing more experiments with it

[@lindagailsch]

That's very interesting Jeff. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@EverythingPlants]

My pleasure!!

[@MyLocsMyPlants]

I have radiators in my home I'm wondering since I have covers on them if I should try to sit my props there ? 😂 not exactly a heat mat but it sounds like an idea

[@EverythingPlants]

I don't see why not.....

[@ashleybuffa7971]

Totally should! Just try to put something like a dome or cloche over them to keep them humid. I have a book shelf and under the bottom shelf is a heat vent… it’s the best shelf to put all my props on lol

[@MyLocsMyPlants]

@@ashleybuffa7971 awesome!!!! thanks !

[@racheldesiwooandlacesmom244]

Very cool and informative, I'm propagating some pothos and monstera for my daughter so thank you!!!

[@EverythingPlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ww2k-19h]

as a researcher, it was painful to see that you didn't have a dirt on the heatmap to complete the 2 by 2 experiment. Other than that, super interesting!

[@EverythingPlants]

@@ww2k-19h thanks! This is an older video now. I do want to make another

[@dakshapatel7037]

The results of your experiment using heat mat is amazing! I don't have heat mat right now, but had one a few years back, and gave it away as a gift to my son's teacher! I will order one for me soon! By the way, I liked the planting medium you used for soil propagation. Will you please suggest me which one it is? Thank you in advance

[@EverythingPlants]

I use promix tropical soil and then extra perlite! Thanks for watching this video

[@johnburns2940]

Very cool Jeff, that's some definitive proof. Heat mat in water I say!

[@EverythingPlants]

Ya, I was very surprised to see such a drastic difference between the two. Thanks for watching John.

[@LittleGardenSK]

Goodf to know! I have a heat mat not being used right now - so gonna try this method out.

[@EverythingPlants]

Perfect!

[@ripe_avocados]

Great experiment how long did you use the heat mat for each day?

[@lev2727]

I have cuttings that are doing fine, but I felt that their grow rate was too small. I thought I was doing everything right, based on experience and recent reading, but eventually I suspected the soil temperature, especially lmowing that it slightly drops during the night. Your video just confirms the lack of proper soil temperature... for me at least. I'm now even more convinced that I can improve the grow rate, so I will buy one of these mats (with thermostat). Thank you!

[@EverythingPlants]

Let me know how it goes and if it improves the growth

[@Dyeguy117]

Wow. The heat mat blew my mind lol. I’ve always heard about it, never done a test myself though. So you took the guess work out and MythBusted this hahaha. Great video 👊🏼

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks!!!! I have to try this again with other types of plants

[@MarisaAndChew]

Now you just need to do this with every single plant so we know which it works with 😬🤣 For real it would be interesting to see if this worked with succulents or with something that takes awhile like a fiddle 🤷🏼‍♀️ or a monstera!

[@EverythingPlants]

I do plan on more for sure!

[@MarisaAndChew]

@@EverythingPlants does the heat mat get warm under it or have any condensation? All my furniture is antique , I def have damage from plant pots but don't know if that would cause any 🤔

[@EverythingPlants]

@@MarisaAndChew I have checked in the past and nothing on my floor....no condensation or discoloration

[@paulawilkinson6341]

I’ve just planted anthurium seeds in perlite and sphagnum moss how many hours a day do I leave them on my heat mat ? One seems to have sprouted tiny leaves

[@davidisaacson9328]

Are you adding rooting hormone to the water? If so, what strength and amount. Thanks!👍

[@EverythingPlants]

No I don't use that.... Just water has always done fine

[@MichaelDeNicola]

How long did you leave it on for each day?

[@EverythingPlants]

It stays plugged in 24 hrs a day.

[@ripe_avocados]

Where is the link for for these mats (Canada)?

[@I.Khalil]

HI Jeff, many thanks for sharing this very informative experience. Thanks to your advice , I've just bought my first Heat-Mat to use it with my cutting propagations :) May I ask you how many hours per day I shall set the Heat-Mat on for Water & Perlite-Box Propagations ?

[@EverythingPlants]

Good morning. There is only one setting for mine so it is on 24hrs....or until I unplug it haha

[@I.Khalil]

HI Jeff, Thanks for your response ! so Do you advise that I shall keep it on always (24 X 7) until the propagated cuttings are matured & ready to be potted ?

[@midnight121190]

Sorry if I missed this what was the temp set to on the mat??

[@EverythingPlants]

No setting.....just plug it in

[@kbm4409]

Hi..does heat mats help your plants when the temperature inside the house is cold and drifty

[@EverythingPlants]

I would think absolutely!

[@karenmyers9146]

I like to use stratum Fluval I have about a 90% rooting rate and easy to transfer to pon

[@EverythingPlants]

Interesting....I've never tried that before

[@normatrewhella9003]

That was interesting. I never heard of a heat mat.

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Norma....for watching

[@ellewright6991]

You should try a soak in groconut every 2 weeks AND the heat pad 😍

[@katiewilliams9273]

In my experience it defiantly helps with props

[@EverythingPlants]

Has there been any that did not work for you?

[@katiewilliams9273]

@@EverythingPlants yes, the philodendron grazielae , I can't seem to figure that one out. I have had it for years and it's grown super leggy looking so I'm trying to start another and so far water then water on the heating mat now I'm trying perlite with the heating mat. Nothing seems to want to work for me with that one.

[@EverythingPlants]

@@katiewilliams9273 that's like the philodendron golden goddess for me....every method just rots it

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants lovely collection

[@lev2727]

@@EverythingPlants *_"that's like the philodendron golden goddess for me....every method just rots it"_* Rotting is not something that is just the result of bad luck, it always has a cause. Bacterial or fungus infections, lack of oxygen, improper temperature, leaves in the water, etc are some of the main causes. When you look at modern tissue culture laboratories, their #1 priority is always a sterile environment and sterile tools, they use extremes methods to guarantee this. I've also put more focus on that, and I'm indeed seeing far better results. It's amazing what kind of damage things can do that we can't see with our naked eye.

[@shelleypaterson6788]

Wow! I just bought a heat mat off Amazon for seed starting veggies...I'm going to have to get another one for sure. I'm going to do an experiment with little take out containers of nodes in spaghnum on the mat. I never would have thought of this. Thanks so much! 💚

[@EverythingPlants]

Go for it! Good luck Shelley

[@jjh3365]

I swear by my heat mats and humidity! 💚

[@EverythingPlants]

Now here is proof!

[@annalawton8163]

Did you use rooting power to help the roots. In soil. Thank

[@EverythingPlants]

Hey Anna....I rarely use rooting hormone. I've never seen results where I'd say that definitely helped

[@annalawton8163]

@@EverythingPlants I have a jade plant that was given to me , I am trying to root it to grow , don’t want it to die, but having problems root it ,I have tried water method it winter here not sure that stops it from rooting , any suggestion on that thank your plants are beatiful .

[@lev2727]

@@EverythingPlants *_"I rarely use rooting hormone. I've never seen results where I'd say that definitely help"_* It's not uncommon for people to buy the wrong kind. It needs to have one specific ingredient (can't remember the Latin name), or you won't get satisfying results. A good rooting hormone also helps to protect against fungus/bacterial infections. No, they do make a difference, just make sure you buy the right one, and apply it correctly. Heck, even when I started to mix a tiny bit of seaweed extract (=growth hormones) in propagation water, I noticed a huge difference in root growth. Seaweed extract can do magic to plants, it's my most favorite product to add to soil or foliage.

[@mommayanna]

Thank you for this new information!

[@EverythingPlants]

Anytime!

[@jds1421]

Great experiment! I'm sorry if I missed you stating it, but what heat mat did you use?

[@doreenkkurthmeyers2375]

I got those at Amazon

[@EverythingPlants]

I'll have to get back to you with the brand....I can't even remember which one I have. I know there are many different brands, but all pretty much the same, on Amazon

[@beckypackqualls2745]

Yes! I’ve been curious about this! Thanks SO much for doing this experiment!

[@EverythingPlants]

Hope you like it!

[@jenellegaerte8469]

About what temperature does the water stay in the heated experiment?

[@EverythingPlants]

I'll have to stick a thermometer in there because I really don't know.

[@jenellegaerte8469]

Thanks!! I would appreciate the information!

[@MonicaJ1977]

Jeff, I have a question. Do you change your water out every 2-5 days rather on a heating pad or not? I’ve heard you are supposed to and I have been. I just recently started the heating pad with my pothos propagation, so I’m curious. Thanks!

[@EverythingPlants]

Hey Monica.....for the most part I just top up the water. I typically don't replace the water unless it is SUPER gross, but that rarely happens unless it's very long term

[@chrisgreasley5509]

What temperature did you have the mat?

[@EverythingPlants]

It is just a plug and play type. There are no settings

[@plantypittsburgh]

Do you run the heat mat 24/7? I have a vivosun heart mat for my props (mostly moss). If I put my thermometer on the bottom of the tray it says 90 degrees so I'm concerned.

[@AngeliaHoward]

What temperature do you use?

[@EverythingPlants]

There is only one setting....just plug it in 😂

[@AngeliaHoward]

@@EverythingPlants mine has temp settings

[@EverythingPlants]

@@AngeliaHoward it's a dial?

[@AngeliaHoward]

@@EverythingPlants yes. I tried to post a link to it but can't

[@liliatabios2056]

Are you put something in water to be rooting?

[@lev2727]

Few people know that a tiny bit of seaweed extract (=tons of growth hormones) does wonders.

[@kaychaney6102]

Thank you!

[@joanbarker6581]

Very interesting. Thx

[@EverythingPlants]

Glad you think so!

[@duketta]

Thank you I learned a lot!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks for watching Yeshua girl

[@nazhussain8232]

WHAT IS A HEAT MAT ? DO EXPLAIN

[@EverythingPlants]

Heats up the roots

[@tannaauger1]

*sigh* (goes rummaging for heat mat)

[@EverythingPlants]

Haha...I'm sorry....just trying to help lol

[@tannaauger1]

@Everything Plants lol. Not mad, just mad all my stuff is in boxes and I have no idea where anything is anymore. 🤦‍♀️

[@virginiamartinez391]

💚🌴💚

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks!!!

[@liliatabios2056]

I did many times cut my photos but a llnis die , what you pitong inwstrr to be roo

[@lev2727]

*_"but a llnis die , what you pitong inwstrr to be roo"_* Say what? 😵‍💫