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Can I propagate Butterworts now?

10 years ago

Not sure if the pings need to be in "succulent" phase to be propagated? Or can I propagate now? It's eating a lot of gnats lol. Also can I just put the leaf pull in sphagnum peat moss + pumice to propagate?

Any tips would be amazing. Thanks in advance.

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tommyr_gw Zone 6

10 years ago

Sure. Gentle pull a leaf DOWNWARDS so that you get the end of the attached part of the leaf. Place the pointed end down so it touches the soil mix. No need to water at first. In a week or two you should see a baby plantlet start forming.

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W L
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks. Should the soil be moist or dry when I lay the leaf pull on it?
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tommyr_gw Zone 6
10 years ago
Re-read my original post. It can be dry to start but moist seems to work too.
W L thanked tommyr_gw Zone 6
W L
Original Author
10 years ago
Took this leaf pulling after I read your comments last Sat. Didn't die out yet so hopefully it will strike! It's in moist soil and had peoples on the bottle with distilled water and under my grow light. Thanks for the advice.
tommyr_gw Zone 6
10 years ago
It should sprout, let us know when it does!
W L
Original Author
10 years ago
Def will keep you guys posted. Cross fingers!

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