Water propagation is a simple way to propagate new plants. You can also can use it to recover plants after shipping. On this post we want to share about how to do water propagation in our nursery.
We also recommend this way to some of our customer when they want recover plants after getting the plants from us.
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What is Water Propagation?
Do you ever know about water propagation? Water propagation is a Water propagation is a plant propagation technique with with water. Usually you only need to put plants into water. This is easy isn’t it?
If you want to use water propagation for a long time, you also need to provide nutrition to the plants because water don’t have enough nutrition that the plants need. Just like people who do hydroponics.
This is why we recommend doing water propagation for recover plants after shipping. After the plants recover from stress, you can put it back in soil and let them grow in your house!
Water propagation is only for temporary to help plants survive from stress and grow new root. Because in water, they can grow root effortlessly.
Which Plants can be Propagated from Cuttings in Water?
Which plants can be propagated with this way? Almost all aroid plants can propagate in water, such as:
- Philodendron,
- Monstera Adansonii Variegated,
- Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor
- Succulent
- ZZ Plants
- Snake Plants
- and many more.
Today, we will show you how we propagate Aglaonema pictum tricolor in our nursery.
Let’s get started
Step 1: Clean the roots
When your plants arrive, clean all the shipping media off the roots. We usually ship in sphagnum moss, but for countries that do not allow it, such as the UK and Canada, we use tissue instead. We also used tissue when shipping Alocasia macrorrhiza to Thailand.
Step 2: Dip the roots in fungicide (optional)
Mix fungicide with water according to the label, and dip the roots in it for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 3: Put the plant in water
Move the plant to a clear glass or plastic container with fresh water. Change the water every 3 to 5 days, depending on how clear it stays, and keep the plant in bright, indirect light while new roots grow.
Step 4: Pot it in soil
When the new roots are about 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 inches) long, move the plant into a light, well-draining mix.
Video Tutorial
FAQ
How long does water propagation take?
It depends on the plant. Alocasia often roots in about a week; the Aglaonema pictum tricolor in this post needs around 2 to 3 weeks.
How often should I change the water?
Every 3 to 5 days, depending on how clear the water stays. A clear container makes that easy to see.
What water should I use?
We usually use rainwater, but tap water works fine too.
When should I move water-propagated plants to soil?
When the new roots are about 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 inches) long.
Why are my cuttings rotting in water?
Usually bacteria in the water. Change the water regularly and remove any soft, rotting parts.
Why do you use fungicide?
Fungicide helps prevent root rot. It is optional; we use it as a precaution on plants that have just travelled.
If you have any question about how to propagate with water, you can drop your comment below. We will try to help you fix the problem about water propagation
