How To Propagate Philodendron Melanochrysum

How To Propagate Philodendron Melanochrysum, in this guide I will show you three different methods and their differences. This video should help you understand what needs to be done in order to propagate the Philodendron Melanochrysum. Even though its a "rare plant" the Philodendron Melanochrysum isnt much harder to propagate than many other Philodendrons.
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[@vkklynn88]

Also I love the last comment about making plants more affordable so everyone can enjoy them! This market is ridiculous and we’ve given sellers too much leeway for potential price gouging 🙄🙄

[@TechplantChannel]

yeap, right now im focusing on this plant, micans, and raphidaphora tetrasperma. Ive got bout 45 tetrasperma cuttings rooting, so by spring i should be able to sell like 150 plants for like 10 bucks maybe less we shall see

[@vkklynn88]

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[@azuriaalice9127]

I understand 🥲 i don’t enjoy planting anymore because some cutting i bought so expensive and i end up kill it and i started to sell all my plants because it make me very very sad and depressed just thinking about money that i wasted and the poor plant that don’t get a chance to live 🥲

[@meta.aesthetica]

The one dislike is from a plant seller that's charging unreasonable prices 🤣 You're a legend, thanks for the video mate!

[@TechplantChannel]

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[@tm-kn2ce]

You and Lee (Kill this plant) are my favorite plant channels. Concise, informative with a sense of humor. No 10 minute intros talking about everything except plants. I appreciate your content!

[@amandawarner1945]

Pleaseee pleaseeee start a podcast, I love listening to your voice and information you give. I clicked this video so fast even when I don’t own this plant ahahah

[@TechplantChannel]

sounds like a cool idea, im pretty disorganized tho

[@amandawarner1945]

@@TechplantChannel disorganised where?! Your channel is doing wonderful and that reflects your talent, I’ll be patient on the podcast ✨😎

[@ssamuraii00101]

I agreee, would love a podcast as well

[@iarroyo612]

I've been trying to get one of these plants but they are so over priced at the moment. You are so brave to make these experiments. Thanks

[@frasercook5823]

They are cheaper as a junior than others actually cheaper than what I made for gloriousium or variegated monster varieties. Keep looking

[@cuongynguyen]

@@frasercook5823 and d free hg

[@o0mew0o]

how much are they? I found a decent sized pot for €9 yesterday but it was still out of my budget so I didn't get one

[@theothertiffany8728]

You are very attentive to the plant health to prevent rot. I appreciate your explanations!

[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks! I like to try some different methods too, to see what works best

[@EverythingPlants]

Very interesting to see the all perlite mix do so well. I had never really thought of using just perlite to root a plant. Thanks

[@xXxDinEnesteEnexXx]

I straight up cut a whole vine off my philodendron because it was leggy and ugly, I was sure the stump would die off, but there's a new grow point coming from it. Proof that you can cut up the vines as much as you want without killing them.

[@TechplantChannel]

Nice! yeah they are very resilient!

[@HerebutNot]

Sweet man-another great video. I tell new growers that perlite is the way to go for rooting propagations and establishing no-leaf imports and it’s nice to see an actual experiment that kind of confirms that. Will be sharing this for sure. Great initiative btw-keep it up 👌🏻

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah it seems to work pretty darn well!

[@adriantomo5688]

how you think, your approach and the (immediate) steps you made just fits with what I have in mind, so satisfying to feel

[@TechplantChannel]

awesome

[@jjmiphoto]

Very nice work, great patience. I got mine here in Panama a few months ago and planted the cuttings directly to the ground. Humidity was no problem this year and all did very well. These plants over here are ubiquitous in areas of humid vegetation, it's almost as if you recognize one you just grab a piece and plant it at home. Love the way you work your videos, very simple yet informational. I have learned a lot from you. Thanks for the great work.

[@TechplantChannel]

im jealous of your environment! mine would die outside lol

[@Clutchpearls]

God bless the solo cups for us plant Nerds!🤣😂 Love your videos Man of your experiments, to show what works best!

[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks 👍

[@Jeescuh]

Coming back to rewatch this because it looks like prices are starting to go down and I finally got my hands on a cutting!

[@TechplantChannel]

Ive been putting them in a big clear bin with like an inch of clay pellets at the bottom and like 2inches of a perlite sphagnum mix on top of that I open the lid once a day to get some air in there and they are rooting and sprouting fast, i keep em under an LED light too if you look me up on instagram techplant.official and message me ill show you Its had byfar the best success

[@Jeescuh]

@@TechplantChannel woah! Big upgrade, I’ll DM on you Instagram! Thank you!

[@bethsplants8110]

Thanks for posting your experience over time. Appreciate the patience with filming.

[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@wynonakinders3177]

I have a melanochrysum node I'm trying to propagate, I am definitely going to try the perlite method. I've had it in water and I had no idea that the old leaves would die off before new growth would begin. Your information was excellent! Thank you so much. I will definitely be subscribing and recommending your channel to others!

[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks! I hope your plant is growing well!

[@ashleyartus1193]

Brilliant. Congratulations...you're a Maverick of the plant world...we need more brains like you. X

[@carter_s]

These propagation videos are very helpful.

[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@Rednatasha21]

This was great! My Melano had a ridiculous growth spurt this past winter and I should be able to 5-6 cuttings from it. 🤞

[@TechplantChannel]

awesome! Good luck!

[@Im.Up.To.Something]

Hey, can you do a video on plant hormones (such as keiki paste and rooting hormones)

[@TechplantChannel]

yes

[@Im.Up.To.Something]

@@TechplantChannel I would also love to learn about the effectiveness of Gibberellic Acid on plant growth as well

[@mentha_101]

I love propagating with perlite. I hardly ever have failure and when I do it's because it was too moist. You had too much water in your cup. You get better results if you use bottom heat and only a fraction of an inch of water. I mean like a teaspoon of water to a pint jar of perlite, just enough to settle the dust.

[@TechplantChannel]

i agree, it did leach up the side because it got kinda goopy so it looked like a lot more but i agree

[@susanachan335]

After you propagate with perlite, can you reuse the perlite or do you have to dump it afterwards?

[@mentha_101]

As long as the perlite hasn't grown algae or the plant wasn't diseased. You can also add it to the soil that you pot your plant up in. I usually do this.

[@Jeescuh]

Thanks so much for these videos, they're so helpful!!

[@TechplantChannel]

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@ameenomar1902]

These are really good videos I have learned so much we I am planting from this channel

[@TechplantChannel]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@lorafrost9628]

I'm about a month away from propagating my philodendron verrucosum which is very, very similar to melanochrysum, so this was very helpful seeing how each cutting you did was affected by the medium used. As much as I dislike untangling roots from moss, it looks like moss worked super well here, so I'm stuck with it again LOL Thanks for the video!

[@TechplantChannel]

good luck with your propagation!

[@Ali-enAdventures]

Another awesome video. Thank you for all the time you put into these propagation videos!

[@TechplantChannel]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@thewittyusername]

I think it's pretty obvious at this point philodendrons prop better the closer the conditions are to their natural habitat since sphagnum moss always does so well second to soil. Now I'm curious how they would do being propped in orchid bark since it would be the best of both worlds and growing up tree bark is what they do in nature.

[@TechplantChannel]

i will do another experiment, once I stuffed them in a bin for high humidity the air roots really grew big and fluffy, if they had some moist bark to grab onto they would have been in heaven

[@LL-rb8wd]

@@TechplantChannel yes! Very interested in seeing that experiment... 🤔👍

[@JoeBostonBruin]

Excellent video. Please keep up the great work! Your videos do inspire and provide confidence. Much appreciated.

[@MartiesPlants]

Going to chop up my Melanochrysum and try your perlite and perlite/sphagnum method. I have huge fish tank that keep covered and use for propagating. Thanks for the video!

[@TechplantChannel]

Sounds great! Good luck!

[@MartiesPlants]

@@TechplantChannel following you on IG to keep you posted

[@erikamaminta4563]

I always like your propagation videos. Hope you can have a video like this for string of hearts. I have tried a lot of times, different ways, but i always ended killing my propagations.

[@TechplantChannel]

i had one and killed it, i can make one about string of turtles tho lol

[@vkklynn88]

Another awesome experiment that I’m sure we all appreciate and love 🙌🏾💜👍🏾 Thank you!

[@TechplantChannel]

Thank you for watching!

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[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks for subbing!

[@ssamuraii00101]

amazing, as always

[@TechplantChannel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@randolphamos4627]

Always informative! Thanks!

[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@pabasararanasinghe3054]

This is such a helpful video! Totally here for making these plants more affordable. I've been wanting one forever but they're all so overpriced right now!

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah its criminal

[@pielcanela9620]

Could you also make a video about grow lights PLEASE?

[@TechplantChannel]

ive got a few ive made called LED Grow Lights 101, im releasing a new one one shortly tho

[@pielcanela9620]

Thank You so much! For sharing and for answering my message

[@sillyNAHcheeto]

This is awesome. Great experiment

[@TechplantChannel]

Thank you 🤗

[@Yanaf2697]

This is a really nice video👍

[@TechplantChannel]

Thank you very much!

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Thanks for sharing☘️☘️My new friend..Godbless💚

[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks for coming

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im kinda falling in love with him ...

[@TechplantChannel]

ur gunna have to battle my wife lol

[@ashura_7777]

Mel C from Spice Girls. Love this ♥

[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks!

[@dennistay699]

Hi May I know what kind of lighting is required for these cuttings?

[@TechplantChannel]

ill make a video soon

[@choctolentino9106]

You’re the best 💯

[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks, you are too for watching!

[@smaha4416]

I got this before Logee'd doubled the price for no reason LOL these prices fucking killlllll me This was fascinating, thanks for sharing!

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah they are nuts

[@aaronandrews3059]

Another excellent video. The tech plant sticker you sent me looks great on my laptop. Have you tried adding a humidifier to your plant room? That usually helps get rid of spider mites.

[@TechplantChannel]

I want too but im worried ill cause mold or something in the carpet, i dont want to wreck my parents house. I have been house shopping like crazy tho so once i get one ill go all out with the next plant room

[@TechplantChannel]

also glad the sticker made it!

[@marleno.7062]

Love your video, very informative! I do have a question for you, I have had mine for about a little over a month now, it did come with 2 leaves but one died off (probably because of shipping). So, it was looking like it was going to put out a new leaf but for the past 2 weeks it looks like it’s stuck/buckled. Is there anything I can do to help the new possible leaf?

[@beremarquez1792]

I saw the same patron in mine plant and also too in the video, I think its problems of the productor.

[@inflorancer5744]

if the leaf doesnt want to get out, just put a bag or something like that on your plant :) NEVER help leaves to get out with your hand. been htere, tried that, get a heart attack every time i see someone on instagram to "help them". not just with their hands but with RAZORS.

[@TechplantChannel]

lmao, ive been helping with razors. the best is what you suggested, i put mine in a large bin and they have taken off with PERFECT growth

[@patchavut2436]

Great video

[@coolbeans3099]

Do thick node cutting usually mean the leaves would be big? I’m thinking because maybe the cuttings were taken from a more mature and large plant.

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah they should!

[@eraserewrite]

For the future, can you put the dates on the screen? For example, when you state that it has been a month and a half, I don't know if you meant a month and a half over the first state or the date after the first two weeks? Not sure if that makes any sense what I just typed.

[@TechplantChannel]

Sorry I can start doing it

[@markklecan9503]

Do you keep the perlite cup in a plastic bag to retain moisture? Sorry, kinda new to this method. Thanks.

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah you can it helps a lot

[@kai2652]

I only have a top leaf. Just like you said it almost always lose the old ones once it's pushing new growth...I'm starting to hate it...

[@TechplantChannel]

Don't hate it lol! It will get big and beautiful in no time

[@kai2652]

@@TechplantChannel If I can only show you my plant, you'll see why I'm so frustrated😆 By the way, I just found your channel. I like it because it is interesting, short and straight forward. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@studiojapfilms7305]

How long can I keep them inside a sealed ziplock? Do they need some time outside of it?

[@dustincarell8454]

What do you think about air layering? Is it more preferable or does it make no difference? Also very informative video btw.

[@kelincraig4473]

My melanochrysum fell off its shelf and one of the leaves broke off. I stuck the stem end of the leaf into a little cup of water, hoping that I could keep it going. Is there a possibility it could still grow, given it was a random break? Would the perlite be a better solution than the water? Thank you!

[@jamtea388]

Good video. I like how you used the different kinds of medium. I've perlite effective but even with a home made humidity dome it's such a bother to make sure it says moist. I have ended up simply using soil, although that can be a bit messier when checking on roots. Any thoughts on why water propogation isn't as effective? were you using bottled or tap water? I avoid water propagation because my tap water has chloramine.

[@TechplantChannel]

i think just some of these slower harder to grow aroids dont like being in water since they grow up trees. Im not sure, ive just noticed some of the more "rare" plants of mine dont react to well very well

[@thewittyusername]

They're always going to thrive in situations that are closer to how they grow in nature(up mossy trees and rocks). Philodendrons don't normally grow in water so it's not surprising it's by far the worst method. It's only effective for people who lack patience and want to see the roots start for instant gratification at the expense of the overall health of the plant.

[@rivetu]

i got a beautiful mican plant as a gift, but it has little dots on some leaves like your leaves in the first cup. Any idea why? thanks for the video.. this helps!

[@TechplantChannel]

mine have dots with a sap on them too i dont know why but i think its natural cuz i scanned the leaves for pests and nothing

[@teensymarie]

Would you think that using pumice in place of perlite would work the same? I have two melano cuttings that I want to get out of moss and into perlite, but my perlite is kinda small, and my pumice is a bit chunkier.

[@TechplantChannel]

could mix the moss and perlite. I havent used pumice so i dont know, sorry!

[@EMH_Richard]

Thank you! Do people actually like spider mites?

[@TechplantChannel]

no, its a horrible affliction, only people who buy out all the plants at big box stores and try and resell them for 10x the price on facebook deserve spider mites

[@EMH_Richard]

@@TechplantChannel The underlying frustration shining through. 🤣

[@CarolineNiggAyaLee-Janet]

Have you guys heard of a dwarf variety of Philodendron melanochrysum? I’m living in Japan and I keep finding products sold as “Small leaf Philodendron andreanum”. And I know andreanum is a synonym of melanochrysum but these are about 5 USD. Also I cannot find anything about small-leafed/dwarf variety in English and the pictures of the plants do look like Philodendron Micans...

[@frasercook5823]

It’s grows a new leaf a month for me and mine are in moss. I’m not cutting anything until it matures into shields

[@TechplantChannel]

im trying to multiply mine fast so i can sell cheap so people dont get rippedoff

[@frasercook5823]

@@TechplantChannel so much rip offs. Hoya’s are another one slowly becoming a must have.

[@DGallon93]

Is it worth buying a big melano cutting without roots? Or will it just start over again? (Getting small)

[@TechplantChannel]

i think most of the time it will get small the best is a big moss pole and start there it will get big

[@tpsb9593]

What's about the yellowing tips? Any suggestions what it might cause of and How to care for? Thank you

[@TechplantChannel]

humidity issues, mine was like bone dry, put it in 80% humidity they are now perfect

[@tpsb9593]

@@TechplantChannel thank you!

[@moglimiloo]

Hey buddy, few months back you mentioned you are going to sell some these in a cheaper price. I had requested to put me in the line. I am wondering what’s the status on selling. Much appreciate if I can get one. Thanks once again.

[@MissLuckyDucky]

Thanks for doing these experiments so i don't have to.

[@TechplantChannel]

You're welcome

[@reyakisakura3971]

Will coco husk work similar to sphagnum moss?

[@TechplantChannel]

im not sure, but ive been mixing it in with my potting mix. I will start dedicated experiments with that medium soon!

[@MakarovFox]

cool

[@TechplantChannel]

thanks!

[@MakarovFox]

@@TechplantChannel :)

[@vanessaromo1478]

My melano dropped all its leaves because of the cold I think I might have to chop it up :/

[@Freemasonry]

Such a pain in the butt plant, hates sizing up. I have one that climbed a moss pole and still micans sized

[@timothywang2121]

How often do I need to air out a cutting to avoid molds

[@antonfilimonov9131]

I do it every day for several minutes. They never rot or mold

[@martdanielorlinasvlog7267]

Pls propagate golden phitis soil and water

[@TechplantChannel]

pothos? I just finished filming that experiment, it will be comming soon

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[@emilio5179]

I wish I could afford a melanochrysum :/

[@TechplantChannel]

You will soon! Im propagating them like crazy im hoping by spring to have at least 50 small plants! I will sell them very cheap, im thinking like 20-30 bucks a piece! I will have more videos about it soon but im really tired of all the over priced plants for no reason so im going to try and propagate more rare plants and release them for very cheap to my subscribers! Only problem is its going to take some time for me to build up stock so i can release large quantities often! but have hope!!!

[@lucifersguts]

Using scissors instead of a razor? Is this really TechPlant?

[@TechplantChannel]

lmao, this comment really cracked me up thanks!

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So much single use plastic used for no reason 😅⚰️

[@TechplantChannel]

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[@TechplantChannel]

Greetings, at this point i have no idea what the outcomes going to be, but thanks for watching

[@samfromalaska907]

They raised the price because of demand not “for no reason”. You sound a bit ignorant