How to propagate fiddle leaf fig | Using water and a vase

[@Dr.Warren]

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[@capricornenumide2532]

Plz how can i get rid of brown spot on lyrata leafs? Thx more

[@oliviagracebrewer]

I have mine in an east facing window & it’s done really well.

[@Dr.Warren]

That's awesome! I'm glad the rooting process is working for you.

[@angeladorice22]

peace and bountiful blessings (San Antonio) I purchased the plant (Fig) October, I have a couple of leaves….hopeful to increase by 2 additional plants in the very near future. Happy Daylight savings time day! thank you for sharing.

[@Dr.Warren]

Best of luck on getting some roots!

[@tonyawallace6279]

Thanks!!!! Just the video that I was looking for!!!!!

[@PFSacramento]

What are those white dots just above the roots? When you pot the propagated plant do you bury just the roots or also those white dots?

[@Dr.Warren]

You can bury those in the potting mix. Those are roots starting to form.

[@PatriciaDuke-t1q]

Do you reapply the rooting hormone everytime you change the water? Just received a cutting and want it to be successful.

[@Dr.Warren]

Just once at the beginning

[@chenchendong5078]

Thanks for the video! I was checking rooting hormones in Amazon, didn’t know which one to buy, now I know. Thank you for sharing!

[@Dr.Warren]

Any IBA or IAA based hormone will work.

[@kristabrumbaugh6966]

Great video! I’ll give it a try! Also my neighbor gave me her 30 year old Norfolk pine a year ago and it’s doing well but the soil hasn’t been drying out lately and I’m nervous to water it even though I’ve skipped watering for over a month sometimes. I’ve read that it needs to dry out between watering but it just never does! lol should I just give it a little water ever other week?

[@Dr.Warren]

It is a very slow grower but it needs to dry out in between waterings.

[@patgranneman8643]

When you change the water once a week or when water gets a milky look,,, do l dip stem in root tone again each time l change the water?

[@Dr.Warren]

No need to. One and done.

[@creamsodayoda]

Can you please teach me the basics of monstera deliciosa? I have had this plant/ plants for over 4 years and I've never gotten a big lead with finestrations. It's currently in a chunky mix with lots of light and it just puts out baby leaves that eventually turn yellow and die.

[@Dr.Warren]

Hopefully this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGHRk5Ksrsepf8U

[@FlandersVet]

What’s the best way to winter a hibiscus outside in a poti in NJ

[@Dr.Warren]

Stick it indoors like in a garage once it goes dormant.

[@Mirrandom87]

I got a free “busted” fiddle leaf plant from Walmart. (Got an aloe too🤩) The top half was broken and it was over watered. I cut the top half completely off and left the bottom half in dirt. Bottom half is already having new growth and it’s only been a week. The top half. I had to cut all the leaves off because they were severely damaged and had what looked like mites. I have it sitting in a south window with direct to mostly indirect light. I also live in central Texas. I put it in dirt. Should I put it in water? And should I provide more humidity for it? My house usually stays pretty dry around 35 to 50% during the winter.

[@Dr.Warren]

If you already have it in soil I would leave it. But yes get some humidity on it. They are native to the rain forest and will do better rooting with some humidity.

[@hannahlazo4879]

When you change out the water every 5-7wks, did you have to add another set of root hormone in the water?

[@Dr.Warren]

No just the first time is enough.

[@lonih5686]

The leaves on my propagating branch are wilting and drying out. And the roots are very very slow to come out . What am I doing wrong?

[@Dr.Warren]

As long as it has leaves it can still root. Also it might be time to try again. Not even the pros get 100% rooting

[@daniellerosen1928]

I have a fiddle leaf fig water propagation, I chopped off the top of the plant. But the cutting is growing some mold on the very end of the stem. It does have popcorn roots. What’s should I do about the mold?

[@Dr.Warren]

You can wipe it down and spray a little copper sulfate or daconil on it. That should clean it up.

[@deenjas]

Mine never rooted. The leaves drop off and I don't know what am doing wrong.

[@Dr.Warren]

Do you have little white bumps where roots should be? If so those are baby roots and you could go ahead and pot them up to encourage further development

[@gabriellewilkosz]

I used this rooting hormone too. It has been a week. Nothing looks bad yet?? Hoping she’ll pull through! I love my Trader Joe’s Fiddle Fig.

[@Dr.Warren]

It will take several weeks. Be patient with it

[@elizabethblack3863]

Each time you change the water do you need to re-dip the plant in the rooting hormone?

[@Dr.Warren]

No just the first time

[@ainsvh1384]

I’m trying to propagate my Boston fern but it’s just not working 😭😭😭 any suggestions?

[@Dr.Warren]

Ferns are typically propagated by division

[@shanalord7285]

Thank you for the video. My fig leaf tree cutting has already rooted and I transplanted in soil in a temporary small pot. I have also done this with my standalone fig leaf propagation . They are doing good but I wanted to plant them along side the fig tree themselves but it’s a large growing box. Is it wise to go ahead and plant them in the large box at this time or should I keep them in smaller pots? I’m not sure if they like to be root bound for a stretch of time. Thx

[@Dr.Warren]

I would keep it in a smaller pot and as the roots fill the pot transplant it

[@racewayrenee8428]

I have a huge fig. I cut about 15" off the top 8-10 weeks ago and new branches have already formed on the main plant. However, the propagating piece has only one root about three inches long. I used rooting hormone and have changed the water weekly. There is a lumps near the only root that appeared to be new roots, but they never grew. Do you have any suggestions to speed up the rooting process before the five leaves turn brown?

[@Dr.Warren]

Be patient with it. Those bumps will turn into roots. The fact that you have one root already is a good thing.

[@donnajaemoon]

@@Dr.Warrenaren’t five leaves too many? I don’t think you addressed how many leaves to leave on a cutting. But I’ve always heard (read) to only have two or three leaves on a cutting.

[@Hedonist88]

When you change the water. Do you add more root hormone? Or is the root hormone only added during the initial phase?

[@Dr.Warren]

Just water. No rooting hormone.

[@olgaruiz8161]

I was thinking of cuting down some to see if this will give it a chance. It has 11 sad leafs on it.

[@TheFaithful2]

I live in Texas. All of my leaves have fallen off my fiddle leaf fig. Do I trash it or do I keep watering it are what?

[@Dr.Warren]

If you do not have new buds developing it is probably dead. It's not unusual to see some leaf drop but you should also see new bud development.

[@TheFaithful2]

Lol it’s just the stem part. I’m a killer.

[@krisgolosino2733]

Can we use the same procedure to propagate avocados and mangoes?

[@Dr.Warren]

🤔🤔. Perhaps? I would have to research it.

[@XP.14]

Does it live permanently in water?

[@Dr.Warren]

Once you have roots plant it

[@XP.14]

@@Dr.Warren Thanks for the reply, my friend. I always have a collection of live plants in the water. I don’t like planting in the soil 😅

[@leonoravalenzuela313]

When propagating do you apply root powder every time you change the water or just the first time?

[@Dr.Warren]

Just once. No need for reapplication.

[@AlyoshaKm]

When changing the water, do you refresh the rooting hormone too?

[@Dr.Warren]

No. Just use the hormone once.

[@sophiaiaiaiaiiaiaiaiai]

Can’t wait to try this (happy to see you used the same rooting powder I happen to have!). For the other part (not the cutting), is there anything I can do to encourage multiple branches to grow?

[@Dr.Warren]

Where ever you make your cut you should naturally have 2-4 branches form

[@sk_7460]

I think mine is dead. It’s just a dry stem with roots. 😭 how do I know if it can be saved?

[@Dr.Warren]

If it still has buds it could leaf out again. I've seen them have a leaf drop and pop back from it.

[@phiwolera]

May I please ask. When changing the water, do you dip it again on the root stimulating hormone?

[@Dr.Warren]

No just use the rooting hormone once.

[@capricornenumide2532]

Plz how get rid of brown spot on lyrata leafs? Thx more

[@Dr.Warren]

Perhaps too much water

[@j2d532]

Hi there! I cut the top off my fiddle tree and placed it in water. Now the stem has loads of stumpy roots, not elongated at all. The roots has been that way for a little over a month. Can I put it in dirt now or wait until the roots become elongated? Thank you!

[@Dr.Warren]

If the nubs are 1/2 to 1 inch long you could go ahead and pot up. I did that with one not too long ago and it did great.

[@j2d532]

@@Dr.Warren nubs not long enough yet. They look like whiteheads all over a stick LoL. Today, I put it in dirt prior to finding your video. Now, I will pull it up and place it into the water again. Thank you for caring. I appreciate it!

[@joannealleyne5648]

Hey, good evening. Thanks for very simply effective video. I live in the Caribbean, and I am really having trouble with my fiddle. There is a white spotty stuff on my leaves they look dull. I have tried fungicide, but it's not improving at all. I REALLY need some help with my fiddle

[@Dr.Warren]

My first guess was powdery mildew when you said white stuff on branches. It could be cotton cushy scale. Google that and see if it looks similar.

[@joannealleyne5648]

Thanks so so so much for your response. I googled both it's not cotton cushy scale at all. It mire looks like the powdery mildew but mild on both sides of the leaves

[@Dr.Warren]

@@joannealleyne5648 have you tried copper sulfate?

[@joannealleyne5648]

No i have not tried copper sulphate. How would i have to use it

[@jburr2468]

How long does it take to see signs of rooting? Mine have been sitting in water for a week and nothing. NVM. You answered it.

[@cascaderetriever7618]

Mine took over a month.

[@Bone783]

Plant Doctor, would you advise someone to try this if they don’t notice any milky substance from notched or pulling off fig leaves. In other was has my plant died?

[@Dr.Warren]

As long as you have green leaves I wouldn't give up on it.

[@brendapayne2022]

I had a beautiful fiddle leaf it survived a move across Canada then died 3 months later. I want another but not sure if this environment/ water. We also have in floor heating in the winter. Help

[@Dr.Warren]

Definitely a south facing window being that far north. Having floor heat will help too. I think you can pull it off.

[@kevinzacarias91]

How long did this take to propagate

[@Dr.Warren]

I wish I could do pictures in replies. I just did another one about 4-5 weeks ago. It just now has nodes developing that will become roots. It will have enough roots to pot up in 10-12. Every cutting is different but usually 4 months +/- to transplant to a pot.

[@icymur4164]

I used a rooting hormone with reverse osmosis water in a north facing window and the roots grew like crazy. I’m here to find out when the best time is to plant it in soil.

[@Dr.Warren]

Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@JacquesJackson-iw2cz]

I put my fiddle in water after propagate now my leaves are dropping and soft what to do

[@Dr.Warren]

Not all cuttings take. You may have to do a new one.

[@prajaktashivarkar7019]

Can i use Garden Safe Brand TakeRoot Rooting Hormone ?

[@Dr.Warren]

Yes they all have the same active. Either IBA or IAA

[@jenh.1511]

Hello from the Sunshine State of Florida! Thank you for sharing your video. Recently, I pruned my 10-foot Fiddle Tree in my front yard for the first time. I have propagated my Fiddle Leaf Fig into a large mason jar, which has been sitting on my patio table for the past three weeks in shaded areas with plenty of light. I have been checking it every week and giving it fresh water as well. It still has a healthy branch and four beautiful leaves. However, I have noticed that no roots have grown yet. Instead, there is a lot of thick white substance growing around the branches. I am not sure what it is, and I have searched online but couldn't find any information about it. I was wondering if you could share your thoughts or advice with me. Please help! 🌿🌱🪴

[@Dr.Warren]

The thick white bumps are the roots starting to form. You are headed in the right direction.

[@jenh.1511]

Thank you.

[@ghadagharamty4991]

I had a plant and put it in the garden and it grew into very big tree

[@susanking9724]

When you change water, do yo use rooting powder ?

[@Dr.Warren]

No, just use the rooting powder when you first take your cuttings.

[@cynthiascott8621]

Hi can a fiddle leaf grow big only in water

[@Dr.Warren]

No, once rooted out it wants to be more on the dry side. You will want to transplant to a potting mix.

[@diydirtbag]

If i remove all the soil from my fiddle leaf fig can i grow it in just water?

[@Dr.Warren]

Soil provides nutrients the plant needs for long term survival. You couldn't keep it alive in just water for years. It might work if you grew it in hogland solution.

[@FknNefFy]

Thanks! Would you add more rooting hormone when you change the water?

[@Dr.Warren]

No, not necessary to do so. Just once when you first take your cutting.

[@kmacartb9282]

@@Dr.Warren I just posted a question about this too!

[@erinowen5999]

can you tell me or show me the mix you use? The rooting hormone is amazing! I know they need to be in well drained soil. My local nursery told me to use potting soil and I did not think that was right so now I am going to have to repot the little fiddle....

[@Dr.Warren]

I just use miracle grow potting mix from Lowes. The key is to only water them once they completely dry out.

[@wendyaleman4712]

Any tips on saving a “ money tree plant” I have done almost anything

[@Dr.Warren]

It could be several things. Review this article and see if you are missing something mentioned. www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/gardening/a40722783/money-tree-care/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnP-ZBhDiARIsAH3FSRdwgwycBfxDaeZ4vqoz83uH5897hk1kD-rWlfx2KZqGg5Baj1t7rkwaAl_6EALw_wcB

[@gardensal3112]

Just subscribed, thanks for the info.

[@Dr.Warren]

Thanks for the sub and leaving a comment! Greatly appreciated!

[@pretty95138]

i tried propagating a cutting in vase with water. after some time all leaves started falling off one by one. i still have the cutting in the in the vase with no leaves. i change the water regularly. do you think it will still root? its been almost 2.5 weeks.the only difference is that i didn’t use rooting hormone.

[@Dr.Warren]

Rooting hormone is almost a must. It directs indeterminate tissue what to turn into (think stem cells on animals, same concept). The hormone directs the tissue to produce roots.

[@trishbuckingham]

What rooting hormone would u recommend?

[@johnathanbrewer7271]

What city in North Alabama??? I live in Cullman but from Decatur! I absolutely love plants, flowers, trees!!!

[@Dr.Warren]

I'm your neighbor. I'm in Marshall county.

[@Cindyluo100]

Love the video. What kind of soil do you use once it’s time to place in a pot

[@Dr.Warren]

Cindy thanks for the kind words. I just use miracle grow potting mix that you can pick up at Lowes. You are the 2-3 person to ask this. I might need to do a part 2 to this video explaining the potting up process.

[@FranceNormandeau]

@@Dr.Warren in the video you said that you only use pine bark. Do you keep all your fiddle leaf figs in bark only?

[@alyssalandry3023]

I still dont know where to actually cut on my fig tree to propagate. Can you show me where? Or tell me? 😅

[@daniellapena5627]

my fiddle leaf branch broke off. i did put it in water the original plant where the branch broke off is just a stick with one leaf on it 🙃 should i leave it like that or what do you recommend to do with it?

[@Dr.Warren]

Is it possible to upload a picture to KZbin comments? If I had a picture I could give you my best opinion.

[@kmacartb9282]

Hi Plant Doc for posting. I’m going to cut mine for propagation. It’s too tall and spindly. You said to cut and dip in rooting powder. My question is the timeline. When you first cut do you let the stem dry out before placing it in soil? Or do you cut and immediately dip in rooting powder into water? I’d think the powder would wash off? Thank you for your help

[@Dr.Warren]

I dip and immediately put it in water. You will get enough to stick. I have two going right now using this method and they are doing great.

[@cdb655]

Lost my 6 foot fiddle but managed to collect two cuttings with really beautiful leaves each. I’ve just tried your method, I’m hoping this time I get some roots. I’ve attempted to prop a fiddle cutting before and nothing happened 🥴 😂 anyway, thank you for the information

[@Dr.Warren]

I'm glad you have several because know one gets roots 100% of the time. Be patient with them if it's green it can root.

[@ពូប៉យឡយ]

How can I grow fiddle leaf fig from leaf?🙏😁😍

[@Dr.Warren]

You could try putting the petiole in water and leaving the leaf blade above the water. I am willing to bet it would work.

[@EllenAndArthur2010]

Thanks alot

[@Dr.Warren]

Thanks for watching. I hope it helps. Just be patient with it and it will root.

[@karent3164]

Did you use the leaf or stem of tree?

[@Dr.Warren]

A combination of both.

[@rachellereyes7495]

Whats the best location to store it while in a vase?

[@Dr.Warren]

Out of direct sunlight. I keep mine in a north facing window.

[@1middie]

I live in Northeast Ohio and we are getting into shorter days now that it is October. Should I propagate a fiddle leaf fig now or wait until spring with longer daylight. Also, when you change the water in the vase do you use rooting hormone again every time you change the water? Thanks, Mark.

[@Dr.Warren]

Rooting hormone just once at the beginning. With your far north latitude perhaps try a more south facing window with some indirect sunlight.

[@inezwong5654]

Hi...can a fiddle grow in water permanently?

[@Dr.Warren]

Once rooted you need to transfer into a potting mix.

[@davidireland5886]

How old is my fiddle leaf fig tree

[@Dr.Warren]

I don't know

[@bulheyshah9947]

Hi, I brought a cutting home from another city on a 24 hour train journey and immediately put them in water after reaching home. Then I noticed that the leaves starting drying up. Do you think the cutting will still propogate. I won't give up on the cutting till I'm sure its useless. Also, the weather is changing and is becoming cooler so I'm not sure if it'll root in winters.

[@Dr.Warren]

That is a long time for a cutting to not be planted. Only thing to do is give it chance. Weather shouldn't impact your cutting as long as it's indoors

[@bulheyshah9947]

@@Dr.Warren Thank you for replying. Just wanted to ask that I've kept it outside in a partially shaded area that receives some indirect sunlight, will that do ? because there isn't any bright spot inside.

[@bulheyshah9947]

Also you mentioned white secretion from the plant and mine didn't have any ... so is that a sign that the stem was dried up already?

[@Dr.Warren]

@@bulheyshah9947 yes. That is the "blood" of any plant. Fluid in the xylem and phloem. It might be time to say the eulogy and sing a hymn for the cutting. But I wouldn't give up yet. Think of it as being in "plant ICU".

[@Dr.Warren]

@@bulheyshah9947 I would want the cutting to stay above 60*. Fiddle leaf is a tropical plant and doesn't do well at all with any cool temps

[@jeremyhamilton5043]

Where’d you get your hat?

[@Dr.Warren]

It was given to me by the Snead State baseball coach. One of my favorite hats. I do a lot of yard work and fishing in that hat.

[@julieannemccaw2242]

My fiddle-leaf fig has very tidy leaf’s it’s about 6 foot

[@patgranneman8643]

I just read your previous comments and you answered my question from your response to@1middie

[@szh96]

Almost been a month and nothing yet :( I am afraid that it won’t root. :(

[@Dr.Warren]

I have three right now being slow. It's been almost two months and I'm just now getting little white bumps that will become roots.

[@szh96]

@@Dr.Warrenthank you for responding! I guess I’ll have to just wait it out then :)

[@Dr.Warren]

@szh96 sometimes you have to be like Yoda and have patience. As long as you have green leaves you are still playing ball and have a chance

[@szh96]

@@Dr.WarrenI just saw that one leaf has dropped and had gotten yellow 😭😭 I AM FREAKING out

[@Навроз-е4к]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@julieannemccaw2242]

Small leaves not tidy thanks

[@ScotchAndSoda747]

Good info … but the whole concept could be skimmed down to 1 minute . A bit boring

[@Dr.Warren]

I made this video before shorts. But yes you could probably do the "bare bones" and get the gist of the process.

[@kimrnbsn8540]

Hello The Plant Doctor!👋🏼 I came across your video because I needed to know how to propagate a🪴FLFT. Yesterday my family and I was outside picking Mulberries and I noticed my Parents’ big, beautiful FLFT, and spontaneously broke-off (yikes!) a little 1’ stem from my Parents’FLFT. I assumed I could propagate it since the stem had nodes and new-green growth on the end. I’ve been wanting to buy one for a while, and it never occurred to me to try to propagate from theirs to save me a couple hundred bucks!🤣 I wanted say hello to you bc you mentioned that you live in North Alabama! I live in North-Central Alabama in a city called Gardendale. I’m not sure you’ve ever heard of Gardendale but you’ve most likely passed through here if traveling to the Gulf-Orange Beach, AL or Gulf Shores, AL. I’m about 10 miles north of Birmingham. Many people stop on I•65•{ Fieldstown Road }•(my exit), to grab something to eat or get gas before you hit the Birmingham traffic. 😃 Just curious to know what area of North Alabama you’re from. What a small world, huh? May God Bless and keep you- and your loved ones too! Kim 😃✝️🇺🇸

[@Dr.Warren]

Very familiar with the area. I lived on hwy 280 in bham for several years.