I watched this video not too long ago, and wanted to come back and tell you my experience with a propagation I am doing as you have shown in your video. I am fairly new with my plant obsession, (less than 6 months) so learning as I go. I had 2 good sized cuttings from a large monstera deliciosa that I tried propagating in soil. After several weeks, it wasn't looking so good, so I removed it from the pot to check out what was going on. I think there was a problem with drainage, because it was starting to get root rot. Btw it had not even started sprouting any new roots. The rot was on the bottom of the stem and on the small aerial roots. I wanted to save it so I cut off the rot part, and put one cutting in water and the other in perlite as you do in your video. It's been a couple weeks and I look at the one in water everyday to see if there is any root growth and no new rot. There is finally a root appearing that is approximately 8mm, and I was so excited. I didn't want to disturb the cutting in perlite, but was so curious to see how it was doing, and when I took it out, there were probably 10 white roots growing that were 2-3 cm long. I couldn't believe it, especially because the cutting in perlite was in worse shape than the one in water, so I was doubtful that it would make it! I put it back in the perlite and I'm going to let the roots grow a bit longer before potting up. I just had to tell you how helpful your video was, and I am going to be using this method for some other propagations. Thank you!🙂💟🌱🌿
Just two cents for the timesavers: in my experience you don't really need to soak the perlite overnight or for hours on end. Just rinsing it through a netted colander like rice, or even just mixing water in has worked with 100% of my cuttings at least :D
Does the perlite need to stay wet? I've had my cuttings in some perlite for about 48 hours now and just checked on it and the top perlite is dry, and below is just damp.
@@hannahlong2361 I usually start out with enough moisture that it has a shallow layer of water at the bottom, and then I mist it thoroughly about once a week until it has some water at the bottom again (around half an inch or so, depending on how much you layered in your jar before placing the cutting). I use the layer of clingfilm over the mouth of the jar and "jacketing" the stems, which really helps retain humidity as she said in this video, and I place the cuttings near my humidifier for good measure. I see a lot of people using humidity domes as well, I think this is a good idea if you use nursery pots for the perlite as a lot of the moisture will go out through the drainage holes. I find perlite and leca feel dry to the touch quite fast, but if you fear the perlite in your jar is really too dry, adding some more water should be fine as long as the roots don't bathe in it. You wouldn't want them to rot! Best of luck, hope this helped even a little!
@@greyhoundgrandma That was so helpful, thank you so much! Just one more question, you said you find perlite feels dry to the touch quite fast. Do you mean that even though it feels dry it does hold onto water? I don't really know the science behind it haha
@@hannahlong2361 It can retain a good bit of moisture on the inside although it feels dry to touch on the outside, especially the top layer that gets more air. You could try crunching some perlites between your fingers and see, if they feel dry on the inside some way down the jar, watering should be due. Mine usually still cling to my fingers some way down the pot at the point in the week when I water again, but these things depend on your climate too! I live in a colder country with less sunlight. Play around with it a bit, I think it's a pretty forgiving method as long as you don't have a waterlogged or abandonded jar :)
I’ve had great success with perlite with no standing water at all. I use pots with drainage holes covered with a mesh to keep the perlite from washing out. I visit my plant propagation table every day and pour a bit of water through until it runs out the bottom (into a large tray). In this way the roots get water and air.
Yes there is another UA-cam man who does this method as well. Pot with drainage, no cache pot, but waters everyday. Gets good water and air circulation.
The whole point of perlite is that it provides airflow and moisture, as well as nutrients if you water it with nutrients.🌿✨ I think if you’re going to fill it up with water all the way, it cancels out all the benefits of perlite, making it the same as just using water 💦 For me, I love water propagation for almost all my plants because the roots grow fast, and I can monitor the progress everyday ❣️But perlite propagation was super successful for hoyas 🥰🪴
I would say that the roots would probably grow stronger than just water because the roots would need to work harder to stick out through the perlite rather than just grow out freely in the water without restriction.
@@ivanfung8661 That makes sense!! 💡 I would love to experiment with water, perlite + full hydro, and perlite + semi hydro , see how the same plant grows🌿✨🔬🥰
@@ivanfung8661 You are correct. When the roots rub against & work through a substrate they develop a tougher cuticle which transitions better to soil. Pumice is another good choice. It hold water & air so even when it vessel is full with water there is still oxygen available to the roots
Sorry guys forgot to mention about perlite:- Perlite is an inert and. This is perfect for those of us propagating plants as we aren’t going to bring in any unwanted pathogens and diseases. Perlite is pH neutral which is perfect for the propagation of most plants. The water retention capabilities of perlite are perfect for cuttings. It will drain away any excessive moisture but holds enough to promote root development. Perlite will not deteriorate overtime and this allows oxygen to flow through the gaps which is great for root development. Perlite is available in a variety of “grades” or sizes. Perlite is a natural product. Perlite is a volcanic rock and can be safely used on heating mats which provide bottom heat to the developing roots- very effective for improving cutting success rates and propagating plants during winter hope that experience everything about the actual perlite love you all.
three questions: 1. do you re-use the perlite medium after you've rooted ? what's the protocol? 2. Is there a recommended perlite size? i've seen three different textures offered and wanted to select the best type for rooting. 3. at what point is it safe to transfer outside into the ground from potting soil? Great Video!! I hope my questions aren't silly. .. I'm new to this and really excited to give it a go. I haven't found any videos that cover the "rooting to potting soil then into the ground. Any responses are much appreciated.
Thank you so much! I have an Albo cutting that has been an ABSOLUTE DIVA. I switched to the perlite method a week ago and it just keeps drying out every day and I was getting so stressed. I'm switching to your method today and HOPEFULLY I can get this root system thriving. Also no one else EVER mentioned that you shoukd soak the perlite fir a couple of hours so thanks for that tip too!!! Thank you!
GREAT VIDEO. Kudos to great info, great demo, and being so straightforward and honest. I think the results occurred with dry perlite and then filling up with water, which would have the same result as soaking and the water reservoir at the bottom (first shown). I have used perlite for more than 40 years. Yes 40. It is one of my main prop tools. There has been a lot on sphagnum moss as it is used by many commercial growers. The benefit for commercial growers is they usually have greenhouse, controlled humidity and misting systems. The light weight nature is also a benefit for shipping. Moss is not as "messy" and has no dust, so less cost in labour. So, that doesn't make it the best prop medium, it makes moss a very useful medium. For home prop perlite has numerous advantages: it really works as noted, it is easy to transition to the main growing substrate; compared to moss it is easy to keep at a better moisture leave, and not dried out for most folks; the chance of rot is much lower for most plants.
Loved this video. Everyone says they propagate in perlite, but don’t show how. This was really helpful. Btw I’m the same way, I’m too eager to pot up my plant to let the propagation roots get out of control 😂
Great video, thanks very much. I have just ordered perlite, and look forward to doing it your way. Others do it in plastic boxes, I like the idea of jars. and cling film...Love from France.
I've done this with some rhaphidophora tetrasperma cuttings after I lost a few to rot in water and leca. It worked wonders! Since then I did all my propagations this way and haven't lost a single cutting 😍 The only thing I do differently is to put the cuttings and Perlite in a pot which I then put in a dish with water. This way I can flush the Perlite once in a while and I think it's easier to control the amount of water :) (It's not that easy to pour out water of a closed container if you by accident filled it too high) To minimize the risk of rot I always make sure that the water level is below the stem.
I'm glad you have this video. I had purchased a giant hawiian pothos and it's looking terrible. I decided to do straight to soil and is just going down hill slowly. Roots look fine and I've done perlite growth before but with succulents and had success. But succulents needing less water than this cutting I wasn't sure how to go about it. Thank you
Thanks for this video! I haven’t seen anyone else actually SHOW the whole process like that, which is so helpful for me since I just started getting into plants! I’m trying to prop a larger schefflera stem & it’s quite woody…from other people’s experiences, it could take months to form roots. Would you change out the water? I’m worried about having months-old standing water go bad.
Hi im so happy you found this helpful 💓, no dont worry about the water it should be fine I have a monstera in perlite for 1 year now it's doing great thanks for all your support 💖.
This video is fantastic for me and just what I’ve been looking for forever. So easy to understand the whole process. I have some other questions regarding my Ruby and my Fiddle Leaf, but I’ll ask in a couple of days. I want to try this right now. Thank You sooooo much
Richard,.thank you for sharing this information.i did what you recommended on my marble queen pothos plant cutting.filled with perlite and with water.wait a week or 2 weeks see if rooted.thank you.happy new year 2024.all the very best to you.take care.👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Why do you need the perlite at all if you are using a full container of water? Isn't it just like straight water propagate them? Isn't it the same thing?
Hi even though its in full water the perlite is good to make the roots stronger and ready for when you put it in soil it feels at home, has no problem adjust to soil. 🥰
Also I love your video!!! I bought perlite last night for the cutting im waiting for and can not wait. I hope my results are as amazing as yours are!! Thank you thank you thank you
Hiiii wow thank you so much your very welcome. You know people like you make my videos worth doing your so kind and amazing, im so excited for you I cant wait plz come back and let me know how you got on sending lots of hugs and kisses your way 🤗😘❤🥰
Hi! I've been propagating in water for many, many years now, I honestly don't know why I've never done it in perlite. My other method was just to stick it in the ground after it's callused for at least 24 hours, that's usually a 50/50 success rate, even with pothos/philo/scindapsus(es). I came across this video & like, oh duuuuh. 😁 Question to anyone reading: does anyone add fertilizer to their cuttings? And, if so, what kind? TIA, plant people! PS. Thanks for the video, too!
This was so helpful . I just got an albo and I’m afraid of stem rot . So I’m gonna try this first with an addosnii and mican cutting and see how that work. I’ll add some super thrive to it to see if that helps as well . Thanks :)
@@bigtoes7263 after I cut everything back, I put it in a jar of perlite for a week, I did begin to see new water roots. Very small and honestly got nervous about it rotting.. due to sitting in the perlite with water, once I began to see the growth, I put it in a pot. Honestly, I haven’t seen any change in it.. and I really don’t know what else to do with it 😔 lol
I have learned so much from your videos. I have a question. I tried propagating in perlite and my roots rooted including some of my leaves. What am I doing wrong.
Hiii that's great to hear I have been of help, not all plants are going to take to perlite propagation and also we are not all good at some of the propagation methods im really bad with propagating with moss, the best thing you can do is cut of the Rotting parts and try a propagation method that works for you, and if you still want to give perlite a go try a little water just some at the bottom 1/3 but keep a eye on it so it doesn't dry out all the best and thanks for your support 🥰😘
Nice video. I accidentally broke the main stem of my new monstera yesterday while repotting.. i will try this perlite propagation to grow back roots.. is it necessary to keep this bottle filled with perlite and plant near window for indirect sunlight???
I was excited to start using your technique. It's my first time using perlite with water. Im usually a water propagation person. So few days ago I had 8 Raven ZZ cuttings. I did exactly as you said even went to buy more perlite and plastic wrap. I checked on my stems today. And the bottom are all slimy. I'm so confused how this happening. I topped it with perlite as well as filled it up with water then I covered it with plastic wrap. I'm now taking all Raven stems out of the 5 glass jars. I need to cut all the stem that started rotting into mush. Please help
Thank you for your informative Video. I want to know, can i do a little bit natural fertilizer in the bottom of the Jar? Or mixing with water and put the perlite in it? I see good results in water propagation. But i don't know to do that in perlite. Can anybody say about that?
hiii thank you, I keep it in bright sun light but not in direct sun best to keep it in a place where there's lots off sun light but not direct sun where the leaf is going to burn I hope I explained that properly 💕
Great video, what do you use for your potting mix, please? I so needed this super clear vid today. Just discovered that my Monstera Thai has root rot and I had to cut 60% of its beautiful roots. I disinfected and popped the plant in perlite coz Im afraid to put it back into my potting mix. 😫
What about mixing perlite and leca together? Filling the bottom half with perlite and topping the remaining 50% with leca, does that do anything like slowly down the evaporation?
great video! I just started propigating some adansonii in perlite and this video was so helpful. just had one question tho. in your version, do you to change out the water at all (for example, every week so the same water isn't sitting there for too long) or just top it up when it gets too low?
I once loved seeing roots in water/perlite ... but now I need to see fast leaves too! so I end up moving them to the soil asap :D what do you do of the used perlite after you move the baby to soil? do you pop another cutting in it? or do you treat/wash it in any way before reusing?
Hiii that's great to know im the same in to soil it goes 😄 I reuse it for soil or to propagate depending on what's going on at the time I don't wash it you can if u want but there's really no need hope that helps 🥰
Hi im so happy you found this helpful 💓, I would say yes I haven't tried it on a pink princess but I have tried it on many other philodendrons and it works i wish you all the best lots of hugs and love your way 🥰.
This helped out so much. I want to try and play my hand with propping in perlite. My Philo melano is rotting...pretty much a wet stick at this point. Perlite is my last hope.
I'm so happy you found this helpful I'm so sorry about your philodendron melanochrysum my favourite plant of all times I hope it comes back and gives you joy best wishes 🥰.
I'm wondering about the part where you said "Don't forget to use the clean film or else it will dry out and you can get root rot." How can you get root rot from the roots drying out? It was my understanding that root rot is from the roots staying too wet.
Because roots are alive, they use and live in water. But if they dry out they die, and turn into just a dry,dead,organic thing. Then when you water it the dead roots rot. Dry roots+water=rot and that rot can continue until it gets to the plant. Have a nice day ❤️❤️
Weird question maybe, but do you keep these on a heating pad as well? I've heard that is a huge plus to make sure they take to rooting and happens faster than not
@@slightlyplantobsessed4194 thank you. I've been trying to do a prop box with sphagnum moss and it killed all of the cuttings. So I'm thinking I need to get the heat mat asap so I don't loose my expensive cuttings :/
@@arie_rogers87 when using sphagnum moss make sure its not too wet, it just needs to be slightly moist. for humidity you can keep it in a container, plastic bag or anything with a lid. when you place it with some sunlight, in the bathroom, heating mat, an enclosed room it will build up humidity. once the moss gets a bit dry i just spray it with some nutrient water ( a few sprays) and then close back the lid. also make sure you have holes and or a gap from the lid so air can circulate to prevent mold from occurring.
Great video, this was super insightful thank you 💚 Loved watching and learning. By the way I don't know if you know this already, but when you held up your hand it put the roots out of focus because the camera kept switching between focusing on the cutting and on your hand. Before you put your hand up it actually focused perfectly because your clothing was dark. So next time hold up something dark behind the cutting or just wear dark clothing again. You can turn the display screen towards you when you're filming so you can check if things are in focus, that's what I would do
your welcome dear 💖 its funny you should say that im in the process of propagating my hoya deykeae and ill try some others to make sure lets see how that gose ill be sure to do a video on that for you 🥰.
I have a question. My variegated monstera had root rot I had perlite will save it. As I did it overnight the next day the leaves droop and very dry.. and the water I put is under the roots. What should I do?
I'm so sorry to hear that, I did show what worked for me, I totally understand there's some other propagation methods that also don't work for me but work for others with plants its sometimes very difficult to understand all the best.
Beautiful plants!!! I’m so jealous! Lol❤ I am putting my baby pink princess philodendron in water and perlite for my first time because it is not rooting in soil and I came to watch your video for help. Thank you for making it so simple.
Thanks for this video! Greetings from Italy ❤
I watched this video not too long ago, and wanted to come back and tell you my experience with a propagation I am doing as you have shown in your video. I am fairly new with my plant obsession, (less than 6 months) so learning as I go. I had 2 good sized cuttings from a large monstera deliciosa that I tried propagating in soil. After several weeks, it wasn't looking so good, so I removed it from the pot to check out what was going on. I think there was a problem with drainage, because it was starting to get root rot. Btw it had not even started sprouting any new roots. The rot was on the bottom of the stem and on the small aerial roots. I wanted to save it so I cut off the rot part, and put one cutting in water and the other in perlite as you do in your video. It's been a couple weeks and I look at the one in water everyday to see if there is any root growth and no new rot. There is finally a root appearing that is approximately 8mm, and I was so excited. I didn't want to disturb the cutting in perlite, but was so curious to see how it was doing, and when I took it out, there were probably 10 white roots growing that were 2-3 cm long. I couldn't believe it, especially because the cutting in perlite was in worse shape than the one in water, so I was doubtful that it would make it! I put it back in the perlite and I'm going to let the roots grow a bit longer before potting up. I just had to tell you how helpful your video was, and I am going to be using this method for some other propagations. Thank you!🙂💟🌱🌿
Thank you so much for sharing your experience that's wonderful all the best 🥰😘
That's brilliant. Thank you for sharing!
I laughed so hard when you said “making a hella mess”. Love the realness. Awesome video as always!!!
I want her to get a jar/canning funnel because she needs one! Lol😂 they’re perfect for her perlite mess!
Just two cents for the timesavers: in my experience you don't really need to soak the perlite overnight or for hours on end. Just rinsing it through a netted colander like rice, or even just mixing water in has worked with 100% of my cuttings at least :D
Does the perlite need to stay wet? I've had my cuttings in some perlite for about 48 hours now and just checked on it and the top perlite is dry, and below is just damp.
@@hannahlong2361 I usually start out with enough moisture that it has a shallow layer of water at the bottom, and then I mist it thoroughly about once a week until it has some water at the bottom again (around half an inch or so, depending on how much you layered in your jar before placing the cutting). I use the layer of clingfilm over the mouth of the jar and "jacketing" the stems, which really helps retain humidity as she said in this video, and I place the cuttings near my humidifier for good measure. I see a lot of people using humidity domes as well, I think this is a good idea if you use nursery pots for the perlite as a lot of the moisture will go out through the drainage holes.
I find perlite and leca feel dry to the touch quite fast, but if you fear the perlite in your jar is really too dry, adding some more water should be fine as long as the roots don't bathe in it. You wouldn't want them to rot! Best of luck, hope this helped even a little!
@@greyhoundgrandma That was so helpful, thank you so much! Just one more question, you said you find perlite feels dry to the touch quite fast. Do you mean that even though it feels dry it does hold onto water? I don't really know the science behind it haha
@@hannahlong2361 It can retain a good bit of moisture on the inside although it feels dry to touch on the outside, especially the top layer that gets more air. You could try crunching some perlites between your fingers and see, if they feel dry on the inside some way down the jar, watering should be due. Mine usually still cling to my fingers some way down the pot at the point in the week when I water again, but these things depend on your climate too! I live in a colder country with less sunlight. Play around with it a bit, I think it's a pretty forgiving method as long as you don't have a waterlogged or abandonded jar :)
I’ve had great success with perlite with no standing water at all. I use pots with drainage holes covered with a mesh to keep the perlite from washing out. I visit my plant propagation table every day and pour a bit of water through until it runs out the bottom (into a large tray). In this way the roots get water and air.
Oh wow thank you so much for sharing that is great I didnt even think of that ill have to try it thanks again take care 😊 👌
You pour a bit of water every day?
@@joesdi yes every day, but if you miss a day or two it’s ok.
Yes there is another UA-cam man who does this method as well. Pot with drainage, no cache pot, but waters everyday. Gets good water and air circulation.
The whole point of perlite is that it provides airflow and moisture, as well as nutrients if you water it with nutrients.🌿✨ I think if you’re going to fill it up with water all the way, it cancels out all the benefits of perlite, making it the same as just using water 💦 For me, I love water propagation for almost all my plants because the roots grow fast, and I can monitor the progress everyday ❣️But perlite propagation was super successful for hoyas 🥰🪴
I would say that the roots would probably grow stronger than just water because the roots would need to work harder to stick out through the perlite rather than just grow out freely in the water without restriction.
@@ivanfung8661 That makes sense!! 💡 I would love to experiment with water, perlite + full hydro, and perlite + semi hydro , see how the same plant grows🌿✨🔬🥰
@@ivanfung8661 You are correct. When the roots rub against & work through a substrate they develop a tougher cuticle which transitions better to soil. Pumice is another good choice. It hold water & air so even when it vessel is full with water there is still oxygen available to the roots
when you cut a rotted stem/roots of Hoya, do you let it dry out or callus first before putting it in perlite? or it is not necessary?
Hi its not necessary 🙂
Sorry guys forgot to mention about perlite:- Perlite is an inert and. This is perfect for those of us propagating plants as we aren’t going to bring in any unwanted pathogens and diseases.
Perlite is pH neutral which is perfect for the propagation of most plants.
The water retention capabilities of perlite are perfect for cuttings. It will drain away any excessive moisture but holds enough to promote root development.
Perlite will not deteriorate overtime and this allows oxygen to flow through the gaps which is great for root development.
Perlite is available in a variety of “grades” or sizes.
Perlite is a natural product.
Perlite is a volcanic rock and can be safely used on heating mats which provide bottom heat to the developing roots- very effective for improving cutting success rates and propagating plants during winter hope that experience everything about the actual perlite love you all.
three questions: 1. do you re-use the perlite medium after you've rooted ? what's the protocol? 2. Is there a recommended perlite size? i've seen three different textures offered and wanted to select the best type for rooting. 3. at what point is it safe to transfer outside into the ground from potting soil? Great Video!! I hope my questions aren't silly. .. I'm new to this and really excited to give it a go. I haven't found any videos that cover the "rooting to potting soil then into the ground. Any responses are much appreciated.
It works! I am leaving my plants in the perlite for as long as I can. It is cost effective, less hassle and no more fungus gnats💚
Thank you so much! I have an Albo cutting that has been an ABSOLUTE DIVA. I switched to the perlite method a week ago and it just keeps drying out every day and I was getting so stressed. I'm switching to your method today and HOPEFULLY I can get this root system thriving. Also no one else EVER mentioned that you shoukd soak the perlite fir a couple of hours so thanks for that tip too!!! Thank you!
Omg I'm struggling with an albo cutting too😭 I'm so sad I had to cut a growth point off due to rot🥲
i normally put perlite in a normal pot and put a tray of water underneath so it acts as a reservoir, it always seems to work well
GREAT VIDEO.
Kudos to great info, great demo, and being so straightforward and honest.
I think the results occurred with dry perlite and then filling up with water, which would have the same result as soaking and the water reservoir at the bottom (first shown). I have used perlite for more than 40 years. Yes 40. It is one of my main prop tools. There has been a lot on sphagnum moss as it is used by many commercial growers. The benefit for commercial growers is they usually have greenhouse, controlled humidity and misting systems. The light weight nature is also a benefit for shipping. Moss is not as "messy" and has no dust, so less cost in labour. So, that doesn't make it the best prop medium, it makes moss a very useful medium. For home prop perlite has numerous advantages: it really works as noted, it is easy to transition to the main growing substrate; compared to moss it is easy to keep at a better moisture leave, and not dried out for most folks; the chance of rot is much lower for most plants.
Thank you so much, alot of useful information, and 40 years wow amazing 🥰.
I've done the same with vermiculite and had really good luck. I may have to try perlite
Loved this video. Everyone says they propagate in perlite, but don’t show how. This was really helpful. Btw I’m the same way, I’m too eager to pot up my plant to let the propagation roots get out of control 😂
Awww thank you so much 💖 im so happy you found this helpful and glad to know there's more people eager like me 😆 you know how it is 🥰
Great video, thanks very much. I have just ordered perlite, and look forward to doing it your way. Others do it in plastic boxes, I like the idea of jars. and cling film...Love from France.
Great idea! I'll definitely try cause I DREAD the transition from water to soil. Thanks!
your welcome 🥰
I've done this with some rhaphidophora tetrasperma cuttings after I lost a few to rot in water and leca.
It worked wonders!
Since then I did all my propagations this way and haven't lost a single cutting 😍
The only thing I do differently is to put the cuttings and Perlite in a pot which I then put in a dish with water.
This way I can flush the Perlite once in a while and I think it's easier to control the amount of water :)
(It's not that easy to pour out water of a closed container if you by accident filled it too high)
To minimize the risk of rot I always make sure that the water level is below the stem.
I'm glad you have this video. I had purchased a giant hawiian pothos and it's looking terrible. I decided to do straight to soil and is just going down hill slowly. Roots look fine and I've done perlite growth before but with succulents and had success. But succulents needing less water than this cutting I wasn't sure how to go about it. Thank you
Thanks for this video! I haven’t seen anyone else actually SHOW the whole process like that, which is so helpful for me since I just started getting into plants! I’m trying to prop a larger schefflera stem & it’s quite woody…from other people’s experiences, it could take months to form roots. Would you change out the water? I’m worried about having months-old standing water go bad.
Hi im so happy you found this helpful 💓, no dont worry about the water it should be fine I have a monstera in perlite for 1 year now it's doing great thanks for all your support 💖.
GREAT VIDEO! Messy and all. It’s perfect. I’ve been search for a few hours for a video just like this. Thanks for making and sharing it! Great job!!
This video is fantastic for me and just what I’ve been looking for forever. So easy to understand the whole process. I have some other questions regarding my Ruby and my Fiddle Leaf, but I’ll ask in a couple of days. I want to try this right now. Thank You sooooo much
Decided to try with my cuttings of Philodendron Micans and Lemon/Lime!!! Added Root starter too. Let's see in a week!!
Do you have any updates? I’m going to try this with my lemon lime.
You've convinced me, going to give this a crack. Thanks heaps!
Cool thanks am now ready to use my newly bought Perlite
Richard,.thank you for sharing this information.i did what you recommended on my marble queen pothos plant cutting.filled with perlite and with water.wait a week or 2 weeks see if rooted.thank you.happy new year 2024.all the very best to you.take care.👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gracias por toda la informacion, just I got my first monstera albo from cutting I will try this method
Oh my word. I love this video. Thank you!
Why do you need the perlite at all if you are using a full container of water? Isn't it just like straight water propagate them? Isn't it the same thing?
Hi even though its in full water the perlite is good to make the roots stronger and ready for when you put it in soil it feels at home, has no problem adjust to soil. 🥰
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I can see the worth in a jug of water v a jug of water/perlite. It's basically soil without nutrients.
Im going to try this with my scindapsus pothos....ill check back in January 2023!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏🏽
I love your video! It’s exactly what I was looking for. I just got my first Standleyana Albo cuttings and I’m going to follow your method!
How well did it work on your Albo cutting? I currently have one and I am trying to find a good method. Thanks!
Thanks so much for this! Great idea. Love it 🥰
Also I love your video!!! I bought perlite last night for the cutting im waiting for and can not wait. I hope my results are as amazing as yours are!! Thank you thank you thank you
Hiiii wow thank you so much your very welcome. You know people like you make my videos worth doing your so kind and amazing, im so excited for you I cant wait plz come back and let me know how you got on sending lots of hugs and kisses your way 🤗😘❤🥰
i"m gonna try right now for my calatheas ! thank u girl 💚
Hiii your welcome ☺ wow amazing, good luck all the best 🥰.
Thank you. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks.. Nicely explained
great, keep going
l'm from indonesia 😁🙏🏻
I’ve never heard of this way, thank you so much! What is that huge leaf in the front in the first minute? Thank you!!
Hi your very welcome 😊, the big leaf is Philodendron Mamei 🥰.
Thanks for sharing your vedio great information on propagation new subscribers watching from California
Thank I will try it ! 💐😀
Nice idea
Hi! I've been propagating in water for many, many years now, I honestly don't know why I've never done it in perlite. My other method was just to stick it in the ground after it's callused for at least 24 hours, that's usually a 50/50 success rate, even with pothos/philo/scindapsus(es). I came across this video & like, oh duuuuh. 😁
Question to anyone reading: does anyone add fertilizer to their cuttings? And, if so, what kind?
TIA, plant people!
PS. Thanks for the video, too!
I recently used perlite I use no draining holes but I usually check every 3 days to make sure it's wet enough.
We are trying it as you speak! 😍
Wow Amazing thank you and keep me updated please 🥰
Thank you so much mam🙏🏼❤️
This was so helpful . I just got an albo and I’m afraid of stem rot . So I’m gonna try this first with an addosnii and mican cutting and see how that work. I’ll add some super thrive to it to see if that helps as well . Thanks :)
How did it go?
How’d it go?
Because I got an albo cutting and it’s not doing so great in the water I’m so tempted to put it in perlite. Lol
@@yulissabucci5066 did you ever do this? I’m having the same problem
@@bigtoes7263 after I cut everything back, I put it in a jar of perlite for a week, I did begin to see new water roots. Very small and honestly got nervous about it rotting.. due to sitting in the perlite with water, once I began to see the growth, I put it in a pot. Honestly, I haven’t seen any change in it.. and I really don’t know what else to do with it 😔 lol
I have learned so much from your videos. I have a question. I tried propagating in perlite and my roots rooted including some of my leaves. What am I doing wrong.
Hiii that's great to hear I have been of help, not all plants are going to take to perlite propagation and also we are not all good at some of the propagation methods im really bad with propagating with moss, the best thing you can do is cut of the Rotting parts and try a propagation method that works for you, and if you still want to give perlite a go try a little water just some at the bottom 1/3 but keep a eye on it so it doesn't dry out all the best and thanks for your support 🥰😘
Nice video. I accidentally broke the main stem of my new monstera yesterday while repotting.. i will try this perlite propagation to grow back roots.. is it necessary to keep this bottle filled with perlite and plant near window for indirect sunlight???
Hi yes give it a try hope it works out for you, yes you need to keep water in it not filled but half way I would say and yes keep it in sunlight
Your perlite and water propagation was very nice and further shifting that stem with new roots into soil and perlite. but which soil. Please elaborate
Hi thank you 😊 I do my own soil mix I hope this helps 💗 ua-cam.com/video/zM-WEVMjryM/v-deo.html
I was excited to start using your technique. It's my first time using perlite with water. Im usually a water propagation person. So few days ago I had 8 Raven ZZ cuttings. I did exactly as you said even went to buy more perlite and plastic wrap. I checked on my stems today. And the bottom are all slimy. I'm so confused how this happening. I topped it with perlite as well as filled it up with water then I covered it with plastic wrap. I'm now taking all Raven stems out of the 5 glass jars. I need to cut all the stem that started rotting into mush. Please help
Excellent! Do one with something like a mass cane that typically takes a while to root in water. See how it does?
Use a is spade and a funnel next time that will help with the clumsiness.
Love your video. Especially ur accent
Thank you so much ❤
Thank you for your informative Video. I want to know, can i do a little bit natural fertilizer in the bottom of the Jar? Or mixing with water and put the perlite in it? I see good results in water propagation. But i don't know to do that in perlite. Can anybody say about that?
Great video! I’m now sold on perlite propagation! 💚 How do I switch a cutting with a bit of roots from sphagnum to perlite? Thought?
Can you please tell me which perlite you are using? The couple times I’ve purchased perlite it’s so small making it a pain in the butt!🙈
Thank you so much helped out a lot! Will be trying the perlight method your way❤️
your welcome please let me know how you get on send me pictures on ig my ig account is slightly plant obsessed 💕
I added some worm casting in some of my propagations with just water for an experiment. So far it hasn’t been long enough to tell any difference
Great video!! I was wondering do you see the best results keeping it in bright sun light or in more indirect light?
hiii thank you, I keep it in bright sun light but not in direct sun best to keep it in a place where there's lots off sun light but not direct sun where the leaf is going to burn I hope I explained that properly 💕
Try using perlite in self watering pots no drying out of the perlite carefree
Great video, what do you use for your potting mix, please? I so needed this super clear vid today. Just discovered that my Monstera Thai has root rot and I had to cut 60% of its beautiful roots. I disinfected and popped the plant in perlite coz Im afraid to put it back into my potting mix. 😫
Hi so sorry to hear about this, and thank you. I have a video on my channel on what potting mix I use and how I mix it hope this helped 😊
What about mixing perlite and leca together? Filling the bottom half with perlite and topping the remaining 50% with leca, does that do anything like slowly down the evaporation?
Hi I have not tried that method plz let me know how it goes if you try it 😊
I’m going to give this a go. Will let you know how it gets on, on my channel :) about to do a monstera vid anyways .. thanks for the info!! ♥️🌱
I’m guessing it would have similar results to sphagnum moss?
great video! I just started propigating some adansonii in perlite and this video was so helpful. just had one question tho. in your version, do you to change out the water at all (for example, every week so the same water isn't sitting there for too long) or just top it up when it gets too low?
Hi nice to know your also going to try it, no I don't change out the water at all just top it up 😊.
I once loved seeing roots in water/perlite ... but now I need to see fast leaves too! so I end up moving them to the soil asap :D
what do you do of the used perlite after you move the baby to soil? do you pop another cutting in it? or do you treat/wash it in any way before reusing?
Hiii that's great to know im the same in to soil it goes 😄 I reuse it for soil or to propagate depending on what's going on at the time I don't wash it you can if u want but there's really no need hope that helps 🥰
Should I callus over the open cut area before putting it in the perlite? I'm going to try this method tonight :)
Hi yes you can if you wish 🥰
Like your show I'm new in this propagate with perlite, can one still grow roots with out a mode? or is better in water. thanks for any info.
Hi Ruby,great video!What type of potting mix do You use for Your plants?
Hi I do my own potting mix a aroid mix home made I have a video of that on my channel thanks for your support 🥰
mine keep rotting in perlite.. does anyone know why? i keep it moist & its in my cabinet
Thank you for this video!! Do you ever rinse the perlite first?
Hiii no I don't, and thank you so much 💓
Hello great video! May I ask if these is also effective on the bulb? What is to do when you want to re use the perlite?thnak you.,
Hi thank you, I haven't tried it on a bulb but I'm sure it should work. you can reuse it no problem I always do 💕
Don’t you need to wait for the wound to heal after cutting?
Hiii no not really sometimes I do let it caless over but it's OK when I don't
Hello thanks for the super helpful video! Do you suggest this perlite method for philodendron pink princess cutting to promote root growth?
Hi im so happy you found this helpful 💓, I would say yes I haven't tried it on a pink princess but I have tried it on many other philodendrons and it works i wish you all the best lots of hugs and love your way 🥰.
This helped out so much. I want to try and play my hand with propping in perlite. My Philo melano is rotting...pretty much a wet stick at this point. Perlite is my last hope.
I'm so happy you found this helpful I'm so sorry about your philodendron melanochrysum my favourite plant of all times I hope it comes back and gives you joy best wishes 🥰.
Update on your melano?
Would love to hear an update on your melano LaursLeaves, I plan to use perlite on my melano as well.
Trying this now. Can I just put the prop jars in a Rubbermaid container instead is clear wrap on top?
Hi thats great your trying it out what do you mean sorry I don't understand 😅
I'm wondering about the part where you said "Don't forget to use the clean film or else it will dry out and you can get root rot." How can you get root rot from the roots drying out? It was my understanding that root rot is from the roots staying too wet.
Because roots are alive, they use and live in water. But if they dry out they die, and turn into just a dry,dead,organic thing. Then when you water it the dead roots rot. Dry roots+water=rot and that rot can continue until it gets to the plant. Have a nice day ❤️❤️
How often do you have to change out the water to fresh water?
I never do 🥰 but you can do ever 3 mouths but I find by then the plant is ready to pot up.
Toss the perlite afterwards right? Can’t be reused or anything?
Hi sure you can, I always reuse 🥰
do you change the water for the water/perlite propagation method?
No I just top it up if I need to.
Thanks for sharing. What is your soil mixture?
Hi thank you so much this is my soil mix 💕ua-cam.com/video/zM-WEVMjryM/v-deo.html
Do you top the water up at the top or allow the humidity from the bottom?
Hiii I top it up at the top hope that helped have a nice day keep warm 😊.
Can you do it with snake plants??
yes u can 🥰
@@slightlyplantobsessed4194 can you tell me how?
Weird question maybe, but do you keep these on a heating pad as well? I've heard that is a huge plus to make sure they take to rooting and happens faster than not
Hiii yes I have on a heat mat, thank you so much 🥰.
@@slightlyplantobsessed4194 thank you. I've been trying to do a prop box with sphagnum moss and it killed all of the cuttings. So I'm thinking I need to get the heat mat asap so I don't loose my expensive cuttings :/
@@arie_rogers87 im very bad with moss I tried it once and never again. hope your plants make it 🤞.
@@arie_rogers87 when using sphagnum moss make sure its not too wet, it just needs to be slightly moist. for humidity you can keep it in a container, plastic bag or anything with a lid. when you place it with some sunlight, in the bathroom, heating mat, an enclosed room it will build up humidity. once the moss gets a bit dry i just spray it with some nutrient water ( a few sprays) and then close back the lid. also make sure you have holes and or a gap from the lid so air can circulate to prevent mold from occurring.
After finishing, would a grow light be okay or indirect sun. Thank you 🙏🏽
yes that would be absolutely fine 🌹
Can you put more than one leaf plant in one jar ?
Hi yes you can 🥰
Great video, this was super insightful thank you 💚 Loved watching and learning. By the way I don't know if you know this already, but when you held up your hand it put the roots out of focus because the camera kept switching between focusing on the cutting and on your hand. Before you put your hand up it actually focused perfectly because your clothing was dark. So next time hold up something dark behind the cutting or just wear dark clothing again. You can turn the display screen towards you when you're filming so you can check if things are in focus, that's what I would do
Thank you for this 🤍 do you think it will work with Hoyas too?
your welcome dear 💖 its funny you should say that im in the process of propagating my hoya deykeae and ill try some others to make sure lets see how that gose ill be sure to do a video on that for you 🥰.
Slightly plant obsessed Oh wow amazing! Hope it goes well 🥰 looking forward to the videos!
@@slightlyplantobsessed4194 - How did it go with perlite and Hoyas?
@@raven-keeper i keep saying im going to do a video on it its gone very well it works
I have a question. My variegated monstera had root rot I had perlite will save it. As I did it overnight the next day the leaves droop and very dry.. and the water I put is under the roots. What should I do?
hi did you cut of the rot on the roots
@@slightlyplantobsessed4194 no not all.. I just did it now? So I let it be? Thanks
Last question i saw the other pne you did. Did you water all the way or below the roots?
@@miadish6703 I water all the way but if u have rot don't water all the way half way is fine and don't cover the top.
@@slightlyplantobsessed4194 thanm you very much I covered the top good to know thank you.. ill remove the seal hehe
i did this exact thing and my cuttings rotted :( ...
I'm so sorry to hear that, I did show what worked for me, I totally understand there's some other propagation methods that also don't work for me but work for others with plants its sometimes very difficult to understand all the best.
Why is the perlite pink
Thanks for this very helpful video! 😊 However I have to say I find the background music slightly annoying...
Ive tried this method but plant rotted
I'm so sorry to hear this I have not tried it on all plants just a few philodendron.
sterilize your cuttings first before you place it in perlite.
i did not wet my perlite first🙈🙈🙈
it's ok you don't have to 🥰
Has anyone tried this with sansevieria?
Never thought of that, good idea 🥰
Very cool. And you are very beautiful 😘
Thanks beautiful for sharing this video. U r so sweet and pretty
Only 3 days ??? wtf
making a hella mess.... thats oakland slang...
Hahaha thanks I didn't know that 😅🥰
Intersting
But you speack very fast, it is difficut to enderstand everything.
Beautiful plants!!! I’m so jealous! Lol❤ I am putting my baby pink princess philodendron in water and perlite for my first time because it is not rooting in soil and I came to watch your video for help. Thank you for making it so simple.