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'Fangs' for the Memories

16 years ago

Wifey 'accidentally' whacked most of the leaves off my prized K. beharensis 'Fang' while pulling up the window shade. Now the few I saved have all sprouted roots while they were forgotten about...

Christopher

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Comments (13)

  • 16 years ago

    Good for you, they are ready to be planted. Im sure glad that you showed that picture. That is the way Crassula root out of soil, so does Aeonium, Echevieria, Sedum and other Crassulaceae. This is the way I root Aloe as well, and many other Succulents, including some Cacti as well, it's no mystery. This is for the beginners.
    This gives me the most joy seeing this happening. Isn't this a wonderful hobby? I hope you all try doing this. Norma Norma

  • 16 years ago

    Christopher, if you need a new mother plant I'll send you one. It's an amazing species. Norma

  • 16 years ago

    I do find the 'hairy' Kalanchoes particularly attractive. K. tomentosa is another of my favourites, with leaves that root just as easily. I know Jeff has a species with more rounded leaves that is particularly beautiful, but forgot the name of that one.

    Christopher

  • 16 years ago

    Christopher,

    Thanks for stayin' alive with the Kalanchoes - might you be thinking of Kalanchoe orgyalis? If you can't get a plant from folks here or at a nursery I can send you one next time I'm in the States - I'm starting to be overrun with the little buggers.

  • 16 years ago

    Jeff:

    Yes, that's the one! Nice plant, and thanks for the offer!

    Christopher

  • 15 years ago

    Here is the plant which lost the leaves now. Note the serious fangs on one of the lower leaves.

    Christopher

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  • 15 years ago

    Christopher I made a major goof, Aloe don't root by leaves, I only know oner person who can do that, and I haven't learned yet. Shane on me, Norma

  • 15 years ago

    should the leaves be misted once the roots begin to emerge?

    at what point should they be potted up?

  • 15 years ago

    Still haven't potted them up though some of mine have dozens of tiny leaves growing. Never misted the roots. Clearly I would wait till some leaves appear to pot up, as you can see from the fist sentence.

    Christopher

  • 15 years ago

    FWIW, I started lightly misting (every other day or so) my orphan collection of leaves & many have started growing much faster.

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  • 15 years ago

    After all the trauma it has suffered, I finally beheaded the plant which had been so abused. Luckily, it rooted and is putting out new growth. It has actually branched, which is something I don't think these usually do. It does not compare in velvety beauty to Jeff's K. orgyalis, but I still love the look of the leaves on this plant.

    Christopher

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  • 15 years ago

    Christopher. How did you get Fang leaves to redden? Is there more than one cultivar or something else? Mine has been green, in and outside, since I got it.

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    See what I mean? BTW, mine is in full sun. Toni

    Of Sentimental verse, Nothing in my purse, 'for spending much on plants, but they are my romance.'

  • 15 years ago

    Maybe the rough life this poor plant has suffered has given it the brownish tinge. Mine is in south facing window.

    Christopher