Re: Leaf cuttings

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• Subject: Re: Leaf cuttings
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• Date: Tue, 03 Mar 1998 10:00:06 -0800
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Rika wrote:
> 
> > Hi,
> >
> > I accidentally managed to root some leaf 'cuttings' (Hail whacked them
> > petiole-first into the soil ;).  Does a rooted leaf 'know' enough to grow up
> > into a mature plant no matter what, or does that depend on the kind of
> > plant (not sure yet what it is)?  Should I nurture them, or forget about
> > them?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Martin
> 
>   Hi Martin,
> 
> YES!! a rooted leaf, branch, root, or any other type of vegetative cutting that
> will root has all the "knowledge" or information it needs to individuate it's
> cellular structure to become a mature plant.  The only rooted leaf-cuttings
> that  have never become mature plants are those in the Saxifrage tribe.
> 
> Rika        Willow Pond Nursery        http://www.willowpondnursery.com
Many of the African succulent leaves will root,(ie. kalanchoe pulvinata)
the leaf grows very big, but no plant ever forms. Also, some echeverias
will root but not produce plants. Are these Saxifrage?

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