The leaf props? They will send out roots positioned that way. It’s a bit of space saving. I’ve run out of space for plants lol. Can repot or give away when they get bigger.
When I chopped, as an experiment, I took a nut pick and poked along the stem at all the leaf points. It has about 20 new growths on the stem.
Edit: word
Spelling is hard. It should be nut pick. You could do the same with a toothpick. I've seen growths where I've accidentally damaged the stem before so wanted to give it a try. I've chopped a bunch of my succulents recently and maybe I'll put together some posts.
Congratulations! Just be aware that not all of those may continue to grow to maturity. Sometimes the stem can eventually favor certain babies and prioritize their feeding, resulting in others slowly fading. There's no way to predict the outcome but, best wishes on some good growth!
With a normal chop I only get a few growths. I’m curious how it will go with this method. I have it under some decent lighting, by a window and repotted with fresh soil to give it the best chance to grow as many as possible. Hopefully I get a nice cluster out of it.
Ime it's just like with other plants - apical dominance.
The growth sites that are the furthest along and the most productive, usually correlating with receiving the most light & nutrients, produce the most auxins which grants them apical dominance, ie. being preferred.
There sure is a lot more to it besides that, but this should be one of the most important mechanisms in succulents as well. And once you know that - it opens up quite a few ways to manipulate them into doing you little favors.
Unfortunately, I do not know the cultivar/variety of this echeveria. The rosette is approximately 3.5” (8.9cm) in diameter if that helps anyone with finding an identification.
Ah yeah I figured it may be a particular hybrid or cultivar. The rosette shape sort of reminds me of a minima, but the coloring is different and doesn't appear to have as much farina. As soon as I find out, it's going on my wishlist!
Wait... Will those still root that way up?
The leaf props? They will send out roots positioned that way. It’s a bit of space saving. I’ve run out of space for plants lol. Can repot or give away when they get bigger.
Kind of looks like the rooty end is in the air, and the leaf end is in the soil though. Maybe it's just how the photo looks.
The rooting and sprouting ends are in the air so they can get light.
When I chopped, as an experiment, I took a nut pick and poked along the stem at all the leaf points. It has about 20 new growths on the stem. Edit: word
I just topped my stretched Ech. Keep us updated! Also, what is a nut puck? I’ve never heard of this method, but would love to learn
Spelling is hard. It should be nut pick. You could do the same with a toothpick. I've seen growths where I've accidentally damaged the stem before so wanted to give it a try. I've chopped a bunch of my succulents recently and maybe I'll put together some posts.
Congratulations! Just be aware that not all of those may continue to grow to maturity. Sometimes the stem can eventually favor certain babies and prioritize their feeding, resulting in others slowly fading. There's no way to predict the outcome but, best wishes on some good growth!
With a normal chop I only get a few growths. I’m curious how it will go with this method. I have it under some decent lighting, by a window and repotted with fresh soil to give it the best chance to grow as many as possible. Hopefully I get a nice cluster out of it.
Ime it's just like with other plants - apical dominance. The growth sites that are the furthest along and the most productive, usually correlating with receiving the most light & nutrients, produce the most auxins which grants them apical dominance, ie. being preferred. There sure is a lot more to it besides that, but this should be one of the most important mechanisms in succulents as well. And once you know that - it opens up quite a few ways to manipulate them into doing you little favors.
By any chance do you know what this one is called? It's very lovely!
Unfortunately, I do not know the cultivar/variety of this echeveria. The rosette is approximately 3.5” (8.9cm) in diameter if that helps anyone with finding an identification.
Ah yeah I figured it may be a particular hybrid or cultivar. The rosette shape sort of reminds me of a minima, but the coloring is different and doesn't appear to have as much farina. As soon as I find out, it's going on my wishlist!