Snake Plant--Accident/Roots Question
rachelthepoet
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Comments (11)I don't think it's accurate to sell a specific grade of rooting hormone for the divisions of plants you mentioned, because different plant species respond to different chemicals, whether we are cloning hardwood, summerwood, or herbaceous/tip cuttings. Even though it's generally true that the most effective concentration levels normally vary and can be roughly grouped by the 3 types of cuttings you mentioned, the most effective chemical to use varies and can be much more important than concentration levels; so, it is a combination of the concentration AND the choice of chemical that determines the effectiveness of a rooting chemical. The rooting aids are synthesized forms of the plant hormone/growth regulator 'auxin'. Indole butyric acid (IBA) and naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) are the two most common chemicals that have been found to be reliable in the promotion of rooting in cuttings. IBA is widely applied in general use because it is non-toxic to most plants over a wide range and promotes root growth in a large number of plant species. Some plants respond better to either IBA or NAA, some respond to ONLY one or the other, some may have a toxic reaction to one but not the other which will lead to poor or no growth and actually, mortality; and some respond best to combinations of both chemicals, or to other variations of either IBA or NAA based on K (potassium). Both IBA and NAA are commonly available in talc or in liquid formulations of varying concentrations. I do LOTS of propagating of several hard-to-root species, but only use a rooting aid occasionally for the most difficult. As a generalization, You should know on a per plant basis which chemical and concentration is most apt to be effective before applying it. I have found it mostly unnecessary. Learning a little about the cultural conditions cuttings prefer and some other tricks (like methods of wounding) along with cleanliness will add more to what it takes to be successful at propagating (plants) than rooting aids (except in the very hard to root plants). Al...See MoreQuestion about snake plant...
Comments (2)In the past when I had really large potted ones that I dumped out and divided, I cut back the leaves because they were so dinged up by the handling. Cutting them back just makes them put on new leaves. Maybe these guys just needed a haircut because they looked worse-for-wear....See MoreKeeping my Snake Plant Alive
Comments (6)Hi Charlene, and Welcome! To really help you with your snake plant, we really need a picture of the whole plant. We need to see the soil, and the size of the pot, and that there are holes in it for drainage. We need to know if you are in wet shady Washington (my state) or Texas and the light the plant is getting. And more. If you have been barely spraying it once a week with water, my guess is it's very thirsty. Snake plants like to be watered until water drains out of the holes in the pot freely. Make sure not to leave the watered plant in sitting water tho, they rot really easily. After you have watered, let the soil go quite dry. Take a small dowel or chopstick and stick it all the way into the soil, not stabbing the roots. If it comes out with dirt on it and feels cool or damp don't water. If the stick comes out clean and dry it's safe to water now. I have to put the stick on my cheek to feel if it's moist, so try that if you feel unsure. Only water when it's really dry. Then start all over again. Snakes are drench and dry plants, they love a good soak, and then the roots have to get dry for the oxygen dry soil allows. But this advice is all guesstimation without pictures. Try to get a pic to us and you will get some real expert advice....See MoreAloe Vera : new plant accident , now NO ROOTS
Comments (10)I totally understand @J Garrett, but @KarenS, NYC is so right. The potassium in bananas aids growth, just not in bananaform 😂😂 there are loads of these misinfirmations on the web. We have such a great saying in Dutch that sadly does not translate to english but let's just say that potassium (and other beneficial elements for plants) come in many forms and not all forms work for your plant. This video is informational and funny, tackling all these "hacks" https://youtu.be/hTeEfVODzPc Just stick it in well airated, well draining soil leave it dry and give it a very gentle tug every now and then to check for roots (it wont come up if it's starting to root)....See MoreStush2049 Pitts. PA, zone 6
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