I put some Streptocarpus leaves in perlite in Dec to try & propagate.I wasn't sure it would work because the temperature is erratic. I'm happy to report there are tiny plantlets in both containers!I know one was planted Dec. 5 because I wrote it on calender.The other was about a week later. sNs
Here are pictures of my streptocarpus babies.I started the pieces of leaves on or about Dec 5.They are getting big enough to transplant. Also pictured is some Bacopa I'm propagating. sewNsow Streptocarpus babies. ( photo / image / picture from sewNsow's Garden ) Streptocarpus babies. ( photo / image / picture from sewNsow's Garden ) Bacopa I'm propagating by pinning to soil. ( photo / image / picture from sewNsow's Garden )
Those are all looking great!! As Jerry asked - will be be getting regular updates on how they are doing?
HaHa,Now you are putting me on the spot! I hope they don't die!I tend to get very busy from now on.I did put a little weak fertilizer water on. There are several You Tube videos on this kind of strepto propagation. It shows how to cut the leaves. There are a couple ways to cut.I did both ways.One video showed plantlets being left in the closed container for a long time. They just took plantlets out when they wanted a new plant.One has to be careful of sun that would cook in covered container. sNs
How cool! Thanks for sharing this! I don't like it in potting soil, but I keep seeing pics of propagations in perlite and think I would have better luck with some stuff if I used perlite instead. So do you put the lid on tight or leave a little crack or holes for airflow?
I mostly had the lids on tight. I did open now & then. Important to keep out of direct sun.Streps seem to be very tough once they root.They root before you can see anything happening. Large container got knocked off the shelf & everything got stirred up. sNs
