Re: Propagation by Leaf Cutting
- To: lindsey@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Propagation by Leaf Cutting
- From: A* G*
- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 10:14:54 -0500 (CDT)
On Sep 13, 10:55am, James W. Waddick wrote:
> Subject: Propagation by Leaf Cutting
> Dear All;
> Recalling the success in propagating some Amorphophallus from a
> leaf cutting, I wonder how common (or possible) this method of propagation
> is in aroids. Can one propagate Alocasia, Colocasia, Anthurium etc. ?
> Anyone ever attempt this or have success ?
> Curious to hear methods and successes as well as failures.
>
> In Amorphophallus the leaf is cut with a short or no petiole and
> the area between the petiole and the leaf blade is just covered in the soil
> medium. High humidity may result in the formation of bulbils. Sorry for
> vague details, but something seems to be going on here.
>
> Appreciate any related comments.
>
Jim W.
I've been doing some Aroid propagation experiments this year with almost
100 percent success.
I've had success with several species of Amorphophallus and Psuedodracontium.
And in a couple of weeks, may be able to add Caladium to the 'successful'
category.
Unlike some others, I do not use the upper part of the leaf. I use only
the petiole. I cut into 3-4 inch sections and stick them in a mixture of
pinebark and perlite, then put them underneath a trash bag for 6 to 8
weeks. After that the part of the petiole cutting above the ground has
whithered, but a bulbil has formed underground.
One particular failure was with Synandrospadix...only tried one single
cutting. I doubt this would have worked as the petiole tissue was
quite 'airy'.
Alan
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