HOW DO I PROPAGATE!? Water/sphagnum/perlite and rambling.

[@amandalandaverde2622]

that monstera behind you in insane !! also would you ever do a lil tour of your plant set up? would love to see how you house everyone ¨̮

[@grossgorl]

your monstera is to die for, ive never seen a variegated one so lush

[@kiddoboy84]

I want to listen but the albo behind you!!! Is breath taking to look at!!!

[@XoXDownAndUnderXoX]

I have come back to this video several times because it’s so helpful! Thanks James!!!

[@silverfox5732]

Good job 👏 with your plants i too find perlite the best for me with root growth and none rotting rots,thanks for the informative class.

[@prideolea]

I love water propagating since I can see the roots actively growing.

[@JamesArmstrongPlants]

Me too! Super cool to watch isn’t it 😍🌱

[@annetteyoutube742]

8:52 "Good quality sphagnum" - I bought mine from a pet store, and it's organic. It's intended for reptiles and amphibians, which are sensitive to chemicals. And it was actually the most affordable in my area! Sphagnum moss is not the same as sphagnum peat moss (which may be slightly more alkaline), so make sure you know what you're using.

[@JamesArmstrongPlants]

yup I know that thanks 🙌

[@josieboi206]

With water propagation the one thing that I have noticed that really helps is changing out the water at least once every week. I had a stubborn Sansevieria that would not root until I started changing the water frequently. I think this might be because it allows a constant supply of fresh O2 in the water. I hope this helps! 🌱💚

[@JamesArmstrongPlants]

Yes I forgot to mention this in the video even though I had it written down to talk about haha. I change perlite and sphagnum every couple of months for propagations and water once every couple of weeks! Thanks for the comment 🙌🌱💚

[@nicolekuster6215]

@@JamesArmstrongPlants There are other experiences mentioning that some of the plant’s own rooting hormones are released into the water and therefore the water should not be changed in the beginning. Also the point of putting fertilizer into the water (pure or for moisturing the sphagnummoss or perlite) is debated: some explanation is that the roots develop much quicker in search for nutritients, means when using water R or deionized water. And I do have a question: how much light do you give your rooting (propagation or rehabs) plants? Thanks a lot in advance James! Kind regards and greetings from Switzerland

[@liamshamir4777]

Fantastic video,happy pride James❤️🧡💛💚💙

[@Nayioh]

I'm trying to propagate my gloriosum in perlite. thanks for the tips. I didn't have high humidity and also didn't sterlise the rocks. So I hope I can still save it.

[@Account-pq1it]

This was super helpful, I’ve never heard of or considered propagating in perlite. Cheers

[@JamesArmstrongPlants]

Yay glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting! 🌱💚

[@MadamePandora]

Great tips! I am a little bit afraid of using water as here in the U.K., temperatures are generally lower, and I had some root rot issues using it as a propagation medium. I will also want to point out that you can put more than one cutting/plant in the same water container only if you are 100% sure there is no root rot in any of the plants in the water medium, as the rot can spread to other plants. I Am utilising a combination of Sphagnum and perlite at the moment, they work perfectly well together as the perlite store some extra water and nutrients and prevent the soil from getting too dry too quickly, and at the same, it increases oxygenation.

[@annetteyoutube742]

11:35 I plan to use my sphagnum to make air layering propagation.

[@JamesArmstrongPlants]

Good idea - it works great!!

[@HelloJungleRoom]

Propagation videos are always my favorite! Loved this. And that beautiful albo. And your bit in pass the pot. SO CUTE!

[@JamesArmstrongPlants]

Haha thank you! That was fun to make 😂😍🌈 glad you enjoyed! 🌱

[@simonfrendo2069]

Great video! I didn't even know perlite was a thing for propergation... Question, how do you stop / prevent sphagnum moss from growing mold?

[@aidanminnick9306]

Don't keep it super wet. Let it dry out at least 80% before you re-wet it.

[@ConnorAdventure]

Very interesting and perfect timing! I just put a P. Glorious cutting in spagnum in a 'terrarium'. It does have some small roots and 1 leaf and 1 growth point. Maybe I will transfer it to perlite after seeing this 😄

[@robertoleonardi6313]

I use mainly perlite now but have been looking into using pumice, love the monstera by the way

[@francesjones9644]

Have you ever tried vermiculite? I have had a lot of success using this medium.

[@kristiinanieminen7379]

I’ve had a krimson queen cutting in water for weeks with no signs of rooting but this morning I went to change the water and there was a chunky lil’ root! Decided to move it from water to perlite, thanks for the tip!

[@JamesArmstrongPlants]

No worries! Hope it works well for you! 🌱💚

[@jerrysgarden6579]

Great video 👍 I am propagating mostly in water and sphagnum. Don’t do soil propagation and experimenting with Leca at the moment too.

[@ChongChiuSenOfficial]

Thanks sir! Love this video. Thank you for the knowledge. God bless you!

[@lenasdrawings5792]

I keep most of my cuttings in perlite. Aroids, begonias, peperomias, hoyas all seem to love it!

[@natalieramsdell3031]

Do you use a nursery pot or something plastic without holes?

[@lenasdrawings5792]

@@natalieramsdell3031 usually transparent glass or plastic

[@meganslone8906]

This is the first philodendron. Caramel marble plant and it is absolutely beautiful plant. Definitely on my wishlist now. I love all philodendrons 😍 thanks for the video

[@zedgreenfingers]

That was a really informative video and have definitely taken a lot away from it. Thank you so much for this and looking forward to further content on the progress on these plants. 🙂

[@christmassnow3465]

I use water propagation to initiate root formation if the node has no roots. Otherwise, I can plant directly in potting mix. Did you try to see how fast cuttings root in water when they are in the same cup, compared to cuttings in their individual cups? I did not try it on aroids yet, but I think the rooting hormone produced by the cuttings will become more concentrated when they're together. I need to repeat the experiment with more cuttings to confirm that.

[@JamesArmstrongPlants]

Yes that's my theory too - zero testing done to support it, but I almost always propagate multiple cuttings of different plants in the same container! Would be interesting to do some proper tests with the different methods though! 🌱🌱

[@xgrincheux]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing 😊. I didn’t know what to think about liquid gold leaf, now I’m going to give it a try for sure!

[@michaelyciano2123]

I use a hydroponic system that sprays the roots/stem with warm water (aquarium heater)24/7 .Works very very well. 0 lost. 27 rare aroids. Philodendron Patriciaie to anthurium splendidum . All thriving . It works great for shipping shocked plants.

[@bjornkokula2151]

Sounds like the Spraying works automatically? do you have videos of it? Best, Bjoern

[@laurendao4467]

Really interesting and insightful. I have been struggling with sphagnum and in doing some more KZbin research, I am not alone! I am definitely going to switch to using perlite--it also just looks nicer than sphag!

[@meninahaquel]

Where that Monstera come from?! Hard to stay focus with that plant in the background 😁 Thanks for the video it was very good! I wondered if you have ever tried to propagate in leca? I assume it is similar to the perlite method? For some reason I am not a huge fan of water propagation... it is good to see the roots developing but I feel like everything is rotting 😔 I had more success in soil propagation so far even though it is a bit slower. At least I know that it will be easy to transfer to soil. I also started to use clear plant pot so I can see the plant developing the roots, which is really useful. I also use a super airy mix with coco husk, bark, perlite, charcoal and a little bit of soil.

[@Starleigh777]

I've been moving my albo monstera back and forth from water w airstone and liquid dirt then cut ariel root rot away mixed to peop box but over did it and the leaf started curling and now have it in a glass vase w perlite spring water and some water from my fish tank. And I also wrapped a heating pad around it w cling wrap on top. Should I put humidifier next to it or do I dare say cut the leaf. Loads of white on it so that would be less than desirable!

[@maloulopez-vito6930]

I am having a hard time rooting my philodendron stem cuttings...so i will try moss method...pls give us an update

[@robertaplant7753]

Hey a quick question- do you live in the UK? If so do you measure the ppm of your water? And take that into account when giving nutrients? Or do you use distilled water as opposed to tap? I live in berkshire but i'm finding it difficult to know whether or not to use my tap water for semi-hydro...also would my propogations work during this time of the year near a North facing window with no sunlight? But alot of light

[@louissaatkins2308]

Any advice on the best way to root a camo aglaonema with 4 leaves? 😅🙈

[@bjornkokula2151]

James, how did your get your hands on the caramel marble? And how much did you pay? Its so hard to found at least cuttings over here in Germany :((

[@davidcandia9184]

Thank you. Perlite is on the way. A new lesson.

[@korynekout9926]

Loved this! Thanks!

[@louiseahmedtropicalplantgr5000]

I like the use of the mason jar and sphagnum moss, I think I will try that. Do you keep a heat mat under them? I’ve propagated piper nigrum by tying the vine next to a moss pole that has compost inside and roots grew really fast from the nodes whilst still attached to the main plant

[@Merelx0x0]

Love the video and I will try the perlite option for my next cuttings. I have tried sphagnum moss in tupperware before but I always get mold. Do you have any tips for preventing that from happening?

[@zioledeux8217]

Do you have holes in the container? A good air exchange is vital for general plant health, if you have a lid on the container take it off for a few minutes every 2nd day😊

[@SomePlantsandPots]

This is a really helpful video. Thank you for sharing this with us 💚

[@bjornkokula2151]

aaand another question: if you keep cuttings and moss locked up for 3 month without any air diffusion, how can that work without rotting? Don’t they need at least some air exchange? Sorry, i’m new to this..

[@fredo79]

I have a gloriousum I received, and all the roots are rotten. It still has 2 leaves and a new growth point. That is the best way to root it back?

[@m.s.720]

So you water the closed sphagnum box every two or three weeks. Is this the only time you open up the lid? I‘m asking, because when I did the same thing to a little Ph. melanochrysum cutting, it started to mould :(

[@Lorenmcdee]

Hey sorry to bother but where do you buy your seeds? I'd like to try this myself in California for fun

[@datura1919]

Great tips. What I'd like to know is how we can propagate DEM VEINS!!

[@Josh-cq9op]

*vines? He’s done a few propagations of various vines. Check recent

[@datura1919]

@@Josh-cq9op no I'm making a joke about his arm veins 😂

[@Josh-cq9op]

datura1919 lol I know, I was being sarcastic 😅

[@Leia_Obi]

I've got a philodendron Gigas cutting coming to me. I'm trying to find the best way to propigate. I've had multiple cuttings rot in spag moss. I see you have yours in water. Would you recommend water or perlite propigation?

[@michaelyciano2123]

Warmth is very important for all aroid rooting .

[@Chris-pe7ep]

Hey James! I had a question regarding the passive hydroponics in perlite, because (to my knowledge) you have to 'flush' passive hydroponics (like with leca) to make sure there isn't a buildup of minerals that could potentially harm the plant or stunt growth, have you had any problems with this or have any other knowledge about this? I'm new to passive hydroponics myself but I have been trying it out with some of my plants (by converting them into leca), so i would love to know your experience with it :)

[@JamesArmstrongPlants]

Yes I replace the perlite every couple of months to avoid that! Same with sphagnum, water even more regularly than that! Hope that helps 🙌🌱

[@Chris-pe7ep]

@@JamesArmstrongPlants Replacing the perlite seems like a very logical and simple way to go about it! Didn't even think of that, i just kept imaging how horrible it would be to flush perlite... it would go absolutely everywhere lol. Thank you for taking the time to respond, i very much appreciate it

[@jennifervallecillo2502]

Which way would you say be best for a verrucosum?

[@Sraposo401]

Would perlite propagation work for a monstera albo cutting? It currently has one leaf and one root.

[@aniliname]

yes!

[@sabrinautomo]

Hi.. do we need to water the perlite? When doing propagating?

[@zioledeux8217]

Keep it slightly moist but not wet😊

[@you_r_my-world2288]

I love that monstera you got there. Super beautiful ☺️

[@jerms3088]

Where did u get ur monstera?!

[@melwineera]

How much water do you put in with perlite prop vessels?

[@zioledeux8217]

Perlite should be kept moist but not wet 😊

[@babypegasus]

Do you do airlayering at all? I was thinking of airlayering my monstera albo but I'm a little nervous.

[@JamesArmstrongPlants]

I haven’t really tried properly yet! I’ve done it a couple of times with very bad technique haha but I’m curious to have a proper go! Maybe towards the end of summer as plants get too big I’ll have a go and make a video about it! Thanks 🌱🙌💚

[@zedgreenfingers]

Yey first here 🙂

[@hermanusvangreunen879]

My poor Squamiferum suffered some root rot. I cleaned the roots up and placed it in a jar with sphagnum... it was in a ziplock, placed on a heat mat. The leaves are starting to yellow. At the moment, I’ve begun air layering as well. Incase I need to make a snip. 😩 Would you recommend perlite?

[@xialin5779]

i’m nosey as hell when it comes to my plants’ growth so water propagation is penngg

[@rubyrose49]

I love water for this reason 😝

[@Coin_Strategist]

coco coir is great for propagating

[@JamesArmstrongPlants]

Yes! I’ve heard that too but not tried yet 🙌

[@lienlienchan]

the monstera in the background is quiet distracting . I needs to pull my eyes away from it. Would love to hear how you acquired the beautiful large variegated monstera .

[@iarroyo612]

Ramble for sure but good info

[@JamesArmstrongPlants]

😂😂