3/1/08

Croton Propagation Update (One Month)


It's been one month since I dipped cuttings of crotons into rooting hormone and set out to propagate new plants. I think this photo proves a tiny bit of success. See the little green nubby on the top right of the stick? That's new growth. There are weeds all around the sandy soil, but never mind that. I've been yanking this cutting out of the ground each week for the last month to see if roots are forming. I haven't seen any roots, so I assumed the propagation was not working. I still have hope now!
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3 comments:

  1. Danielle, I'll keep watching for this thread on your blog. I love Croton's in my planters and would love to know how to propagate them.
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  2. I didn't know you could do that to crotons, thanks! I do that to my thai plants and mine are just throwing leaves to, very exciting isn't it!!
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  3. Next time, you might try rooting the cuttings in lightweight potting media in a clear drink cup. The cup allows you to see if roots are forming without having to disturb the cutting, which can interfere with the rooting process.

    Use a lightweight, moisture-retentive media that the tiny roots can push through, either 1/2 peat and 1/2 perlite or 1/2 peat and 1/2 builder's sand.

    If you keep the cup indoors, you can also ensure that the soil and air temperature are within the preferred range for cuttings.

    Then once you do have a good root system, just transplant the new plant into the garden!
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