Rooting Sedeveria 'Jet Beads'

kwie2011

11 years ago

I think it's 'Jet Beads.' Will it root from a pinched stem, or will only the leaves root?

I rooted some rescued leaves, and I have several little plants, but I inadvertently over-fertilized one little plant and it responded by growing larger, but also etiolating. It's leaves are still too small to root well, so I pinched it in half. I'm hoping that the half I pinched off can also root via the stem since the leaves just don't have a lot of resources individually.

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rina_Ontario,Canada 5a

11 years ago

kwie
I don't fertilize any plants in colder and darker location. My thinking is that it is 'force-feeding' under not-so-great conditions. I am assuming your little plant isn't getting enough light since it is etoliating yet it is pushed to grow rapidly by feeding it more. I also wouldn't fertilize cutting before being sure it has grown roots. Of course, JMHO and I could be wrong...
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kwie2011
Original Author
11 years ago
I'm just trying to find out if 'Jet Beads' stems will root, or if only the leaves will root.

These guys aren't cold or dark. They're getting plenty of sun, sitting on a heat pad, and they are small, established plants, not rooting cuttings. I know why this one etiolated. Just too much nitrogen. Several of my plants did it from being watered with the same water I used for my plants in grit, which take a lot more fertilizer.
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Crenda 10A SW FL
11 years ago
Yes, the stems will root. I have a couple that got broken and the stems rooted just fine.
Good luck!
kwie2011 thanked Crenda 10A SW FL
kwie2011
Original Author
11 years ago
Excellent, Crenda. That's what I was hoping! Thanks.
rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
11 years ago
Sorry kwie, I shouldn't assume anything.
Rina
kwie2011
Original Author
11 years ago
No apology required, Rina. Thanks for offering some advice.