What to do with leggy stems | propagation methods

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  • @Planty-Mandy
    @Planty-Mandy 2 місяці тому +9

    I can also confirm that it’s possible to take a mid-cut of the stem with no leaves on it, stick it in water and it can root and regrow. I imagine a prop box would work too.

  • @gypsygrama
    @gypsygrama 2 місяці тому +4

    Thanks! I will know a better way to arrange them next repot! 🎉 😊so much good advice that we all can search for ❤

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому

      Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for your kindness ....I really appreciate the gift!

  • @kathleenhall3868
    @kathleenhall3868 2 місяці тому +4

    Jeff, your Can Do attitude about propagating gives me courage to lop the leggy ones. Thank you for continuing to post lessons. (P.S. getting close to 100k, huh!?)

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому

      @@kathleenhall3868 thanks Kathleen! And yes we are getting so close.....I can't wait

  • @lindagailsch
    @lindagailsch 2 місяці тому +6

    I've recently noticed my a glioma ma is getting leggy & have just been wondering about this. Very timely for me. Thank you Jeff for the great info!

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому +1

      You're welcome! I hope the propagation methods work well for you!

    • @lisaanglim9588
      @lisaanglim9588 2 місяці тому

      I just noticed that my favorite one is getting leggy too.

  • @annezeigler5982
    @annezeigler5982 2 місяці тому +2

    Always enjoy your videos because I learn so much good information! Thanks Jeff👍

  • @TinaHarris
    @TinaHarris 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for this! The plant I got a couple years ago is leggy and I didn't know what to do. So I'm gonna give it a top chop and hopefully it will start rooting by Christmas for gifts. The leaves are a beautiful red and green.

  • @pattituringan6745
    @pattituringan6745 2 місяці тому +3

    One of my favorite genus. I have 9 different species. They are one if the easiest plants in my collection.

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому +1

      That's awesome! I love having a variety of plants.

  • @deborahchildress3635
    @deborahchildress3635 2 місяці тому +2

    I saw this video yesterday. It was so helpful! It gave me the impetus I needed to repot a leggy Aglaonema "Pink Siam." It looks fantastic, and is growing new leaves at several points. Thanks!

  • @lovesyorkies3395
    @lovesyorkies3395 2 місяці тому +1

    I agree with you. Aglaonema are an underrated plant. I had a Siam pink growing in my office and it was such a gorgeous drama-free plant. I ended up giving to a coworker because she likes pink plants. I’ve been wanting to replace it but I haven’t as of yet. I may go see what’s available at Lowe’s or HD.

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому

      @@lovesyorkies3395 yes! Good luck with your search

  • @kathyvettraino2267
    @kathyvettraino2267 2 місяці тому +4

    Hey! Funny, mine got leggy and fell over, I cut it back and I have little growth points showing up along the remaining stems. I put the cut portions in water, last time I did that it took a long time and the leaves died off. So I planted them in the mother pot and after a while, they sprouted. So for me, it seemed to take a long time to regrow, but at least it did regrow!

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому +1

      It sounds like you've found a good method for getting yours to regrow!

  • @Aquamarine.Aubrey
    @Aquamarine.Aubrey 2 місяці тому +1

    I find the golden madonna to secrete more than average amount of EFN too! I love aglaonema too! Great video!

  • @NigelFreeman-x1d
    @NigelFreeman-x1d 2 місяці тому +2

    great video. Its a mystery too me why aglaonemas aren't way more popular

  • @kbm4409
    @kbm4409 2 місяці тому +2

    Mine looks like that with three stump's so I'm happy to see I did it right

  • @TinaHarris
    @TinaHarris 2 місяці тому +1

    OMG! I LOVE your t-shirt!

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 2 місяці тому +1

    The papaya is a beautiful specimen

  • @loriedmundson782
    @loriedmundson782 2 місяці тому +1

    This video is encouraging me to try water propagating mine again. Lost patience with the long, long wait for any roots to appear. Problem was probably the light level was too low. I have a huge Silver Bay aga and it often has the sugar things, but (knock on wood) no pest for the 4 years I grown it

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому +1

      If you do end up taking a cutting.... Best of luck to you!

  • @TajmToCook
    @TajmToCook 2 місяці тому +1

    01:45 I would repot them into taller pot/vase and bury the stems all the way up to the just below the white parts of petioles. Problem solved 🤣 Then, couple months later, probably all nodes would have roots and plants growing out which would create a new problem... too many plants crowded in one pot 🤭

  • @judymckerrow6720
    @judymckerrow6720 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you Jeff. 🎃🍁💚🙃

  • @shortvid404
    @shortvid404 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you, this video was everything I was looking for

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  Місяць тому +1

      You’re welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful.

  • @elenitarivera6061
    @elenitarivera6061 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you! I was debating if I should cut mines to make a fuller plant.😊

  • @VioletGraces
    @VioletGraces Місяць тому +1

    I had no idea. Thank you.

  • @Ahlathein
    @Ahlathein 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing! I have wondered what i would do when mine looks like this

  • @AnninAlaska
    @AnninAlaska 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Jeff! This was well timed as I have several Aglaonema rooting in water on my dining room table, looking lovely, and I wasn’t sure how long the roots need to be before potting them in soil. Mine are ready. The tip to bunch them together a bit like a bouquet I was also helpful. I’ve tried propagating wet sticks in both sphagnum moss and soil, but they did nothing and eventually rotted. Have you ever tried that method?

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому

      I don't think I've ever used a prop box for these cuttings.... I've always had really good success with just water.

  • @kellyparkerdesigns
    @kellyparkerdesigns 2 місяці тому +2

    Great video, lots of information!

  • @planttherapy1860
    @planttherapy1860 2 місяці тому +1

    I need to do this with a few of mine as well. 😊

  • @mariavillafane
    @mariavillafane 2 місяці тому +1

    Super helpful! Thank you 😊

  • @CLEOandBARB
    @CLEOandBARB 2 місяці тому +2

    Very informative TY!

  • @VioletGraces
    @VioletGraces Місяць тому +1

    I had no idea

  • @trudienaude8422
    @trudienaude8422 Місяць тому

    What do I do to help a Sheffelera to make shouts out of a long empty stem ?
    Thank you

  • @codmobsession
    @codmobsession 2 місяці тому +1

    Diffenbachias die here in the frost. But do Agalonemas survive frost or not?

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому +1

      No...any tropical plant can not survive frost/freezing 🥶

  • @superclioe
    @superclioe 2 місяці тому +1

    You can’t repot and prune back at the same time, can you? I have one that has compacted soil and should get fresh soil, it also needs pruning back. I was assuming I either repot or prune, then wait a few months to do the second step.

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому

      I would re-pot first. The plant needs a sufficient root system to push out growth. So I'd give it some fresh soil and prune when it is actively growing ....typically spring or summer

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 2 місяці тому

    My Aglaonemas seem to be growing from one stem. Did yours start out with multiple stems?

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 2 місяці тому +1

    Ow c long does it take your root in water.

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому

      These ones have been in there a couple months I do believe

  • @kbm4409
    @kbm4409 2 місяці тому +2

    I have 3 silver bays I'm propagating and the leaves have curled inward. Why does the leaves do that? I've read it's because the roots are not formed and no uptake of nutrients is happening, is this the case? Will it fix itself once it has roots?

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому +1

      Did you put them directly into soil? I would agree that it's a root problem or lack of roots

    • @kbm4409
      @kbm4409 2 місяці тому +1

      @@EverythingPlantsI'm water propagating

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 2 місяці тому

    Oh, mine aren’t that long. I guess I should wait to prop them.

  • @jeramietolbert6699
    @jeramietolbert6699 2 місяці тому +1

    I have one I cut the top off of earlier this year and it still hasn’t pushed out new growth off the sides. 😢

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому

      Is it getting good light?

    • @jeramietolbert6699
      @jeramietolbert6699 2 місяці тому

      It’s under a grow light but could probably use more. The other stems in the pot are pushing lots of new growth.

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 2 місяці тому +1

    Is this one a silver bay? 9:19

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому +1

      I believe it's the golden Madonna

    • @lisaanglim9588
      @lisaanglim9588 2 місяці тому

      @@EverythingPlants it’s really pretty. I’ve seen the silver bay on Etsy and they are very similar.

  • @planttherapy1860
    @planttherapy1860 2 місяці тому +1

    I noticed my water propagation in a dark container grew roots super fast.

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому

      @@planttherapy1860 dieffenbachia are like this as well

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 2 місяці тому +1

    I didn’t realize you had that many Aglaonemas.

  • @ellencnixon
    @ellencnixon 2 місяці тому +1

    💜💜

  • @kspence5300
    @kspence5300 2 місяці тому +1

    “And that’s why I should probably be using a plastic pot”
    [presses soil down in the terracotta pot]
    We will be watching…👀

    • @EverythingPlants
      @EverythingPlants  2 місяці тому

      @@kspence5300 😂 I'm definitely feeling the pressure now haha

  • @VioletGraces
    @VioletGraces Місяць тому +1

    I had no idea. Thank you.