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African Violet propagation
December 11, 2019
African Violet propagation
I got three Saintpaulia leaves from a friend. I’ve never even seen a Saintpaulia up close (that I can remember), so I’m not familiar with the way they grow or can be propagated. Yes, I could’ve googled it, but it’s so much more fun to seek advice in the Instagram plant community. I got 3 different methods and I tried them all. Of course I will keep you posted on which method worked (best).
Method 1
(Thanks to @sillappeal, @hofstede_hovaria, @urbanjungling & @ilonas_plants)
Cut the stem shorter and at an angle, then put it in soil. I used some rooting powder as well.
Since new growth appears at the end of the stem, shortening it will make it easier for new leaves to emerge from the soil.
Cut the stem shorter and at an angle, then put it in soil. I used some rooting powder as well.
Since new growth appears at the end of the stem, shortening it will make it easier for new leaves to emerge from the soil.
Method 2
(Thanks to @urbanjungling )
Cut the leaf in three parts and put them in soil. Make a small groove for the two leafy parts.
Cut the leaf in three parts and put them in soil. Make a small groove for the two leafy parts.
Method 3
(Thanks to @stephmichsr)
Cut the stem a bit shorter and put it in water.
It doesn’t get any easier than this!
It doesn’t get any easier than this!
And now we wait….
I put all the cuttings in my propagator, in high humidity. However, I need to keep an eye on them, since they are prone to molding.
This is my first time propagating Saintpaulia / African Violet. Which method will work best, you think? Have you ever tried one of these methods, or do you know a fourth one? Let me know!
Header photo taken by friend Tom. It’s the plant he took the leaves from.
All other photos taken by me
All other photos taken by me
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