How to take cuttings from a Persian Shield

[@MLife1972]

Thanks a million for this. I've been wanting to take some cuttings from my Persian Shield and didn't know where to start. Nice and easy to follow. Cheers.

[@GardenDownSouth]

I'm so glad i could be of help, and glad you clicked my link! thank you and happy gardening!

[@queenyen2690]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge I bought Persian shield last week and I'm so happy with it. Such a pretty color

[@GardenDownSouth]

So glad you stopped by! They're really unusual. I can't think of any other iridescent plant

[@Lisa-zh5nt]

Best propagation for Persian Shield Ive seen. Thank you.

[@GardenDownSouth]

appreciate the comment😄

[@jakesworld2180]

Great video. I’ll be trying this method in the morning. I got my Persian shield about two months, and it has groooown. It loves the Texas sun. I’ll update ya in a few weeks!

[@GardenDownSouth]

Good luck!

[@jeannetteloretta9427]

So Jake how did ur cuttings go?

[@jakesworld2180]

@@jeannetteloretta9427 it went well!! My Persian shield went dormant for awhile during a freak snowstorm back in feb, but, bounced back and is thriving. Thank you for asking!:)

[@jeannetteloretta9427]

@@jakesworld2180 thanks for replying u have given me hope. Thanx

[@OldReddingFarm]

wow the leaf pattern on those are so so pretty love them

[@GardenDownSouth]

Their iridescence is really unusual in a plant, i have a few in big pots that come back every year.

[@crochetingaroundnewzealand]

Down South. I was expecting an ozzie or kiwi accent lol just bought this yesterday. Do I have to pinch out growing tips to make it spread out or does it do that naturally?

[@GardenDownSouth]

you can pinch it to make it fuller yes.

[@crochetingaroundnewzealand]

@@GardenDownSouth thank you

[@mickikindley7821]

In alb nm been growing them for my wedding love them

[@SleepCycle1]

I grew mine last summer. They matured super quickly. Propagated one and it grew bigger than the parent. One died to root rot and the other just from winter. Any tips on avoiding root rot? When is a good time to put into ground from nursery pot

[@longlife134]

Please write down he name or how to prepare the ground/soil on this video. I already saw your answer about : Rooting Hormone. I believe the name is Take Root by Garden Safe. Only needs to know about the soil. Thanks, Tania

[@GardenDownSouth]

Take Root by Garden Safe , here is a link from Amazon amzn.to/3ySK7AX

[@sammysworld5485]

How long do you keep it in those small pots before transplanting them? I didn’t realize they prefer deep shade. That explained why mine were getting leaf burnt.

[@GardenDownSouth]

I usually don't move them into the ground until it's a nice size plant, like fuller and lots of new growth. can happen quickly as 2 weeks in summer, but as long as 4 weeks. just pull it up and make sure you got good roots going mainly

[@sammysworld5485]

I’ve seen some just take cuttings & place it in water to root. Seems lot easier.

[@GardenDownSouth]

I've personally had better luck with the transplants out of a solid medium on most everything i propagate. thanks for watching!

[@ryanrosenberg5082]

Oklahoma here! I got one of these a few months ago and just overnight completely wilted. Would you mind providing me an email where I can send you a few pics and you help analyze my situation?

[@GardenDownSouth]

[e-mail]

[@sharonbright2343]

Mine wilted also and will not perk back up. 😕

[@GardenDownSouth]

ugh. i can only suggest watering them very well before trying. and maybe try a smaller cutting. hope it works for you🦎

[@Optimisst]

I have an indoor persian shield plant, it has just one stem and it keeps growing upwards. There is no other stems and no little leaves other than the main leaves that grow. Do you think I can just cut above a couple of leaves and it will grow more stems?

[@GardenDownSouth]

It is a nerve wracking thing to do if you only have one, but it will almost surely work if the growing conditions aren't stressing the plant. is it possible to leave any leaves at all?

[@millysanchez7137]

I just stuck mine into a pot of dirt last night hoping it works 😅 I guess I will have to redo it because I did not use the footing hormone 😑

[@GardenDownSouth]

the rooting hormone isn't necessary, but it does help and can mean the difference

[@alijaved9654]

3:34 Please Name This White Material where you dip stems cutting. What is this white substance?

[@ericks4280]

this is Rooting Hormone..I believe the name is Take Root by Garden Safe, i put a link to it in the description

[@CBlakeDavis]

Take note, you should never ever dip a plant directly in the bottle of rooting hormone, because if the plant you dip has a disease/virus/fungus on it, it can be transferred to all your other plants. Instead you want to dump a little bit of the hormone onto a pot plate or piece of paper and dip the plant base into THAT

[@GardenDownSouth]

great point. I'll be sure not to in the future

[@whenthesmokeclears9777]

Can you do this without that goop in the white jar?

[@GardenDownSouth]

yes!

[@lesrecettespourbebebaz8929]

And how we propagate it in winter? With artificial Light? I just try to save mine because it loose that beautiful color and the leaf are always falling so i want to save it

[@GardenDownSouth]

bringing it inside your home is good enough, artificial light won't hurt

[@agnessantos9095]

Hi there! I love Persian shields and have tried twice to propagate them. No success because as soon as I take the cuttings, they are already wilted even before I put them in the medium. Any ideas on what I am doing wrong? Yours look very alive and perky even after you cut them.

[@GardenDownSouth]

first thing make sure they are watered very well like the day before and just a little while before. also make sure they're not too "new" and they have a little size to them and are a bit rigid.

[@GardenDownSouth]

you could try resting them in a cup of water for a few minutes after cutting them

[@agnessantos9095]

@@GardenDownSouth thank you! I will do as you suggested.

[@7shayes]

Did you use soil conditioner?

[@GardenDownSouth]

yes

[@mickikindley7821]

Can u use orchid medium?

[@GardenDownSouth]

I've never tried that, but I would assume it would work. anything that will retain a bit of moisture and drains well but also let it get alot of air. even sand works great.

[@genebymatibag6992]

What is that white cream?

[@GardenDownSouth]

its actually a powder form of rooting hormone

[@Alex-wp8nk]

Already propagate twice, in water then transferred to soil. Second time i read online to propagate in perlite, still failed. 😓 kept it in bright indirect light beside a humidifier. Giving up already

[@GardenDownSouth]

what part of the country you in? i have better luck here in August when it is very hot and humid

[@Alex-wp8nk]

@@GardenDownSouth i live in Malaysia, south east asia. Maybe there’s something that i did wrong. 😅 Or maybe I should propagate and place it outside under shaded area. i bought three pots since i like this plant so much.