Q.My Lupin Is Growing A New Lupin Plant Halfway Up The Flower Stalk How Do I Deal With It?
the flower stalk of my lupin went to seed and the pods have now dropped off but half way up the stalk is a ball shape of lots of baby lupin leaves. I have never seen anything like it befor and neither has anyone else I have showed it to. I can’t find any information on this at all. Wondered if it is a one off or normal and how can I plant it as I don’t see any roots.
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It could be a proliferation or mutation. You could cut the stem right below the leaves and put it in potting soil and see if it roots. Or just wait and see if roots grow with it on the stem. One of my plants did this, I can't remember if it was an iris or daylily stalk but I didn't get it to root or grow.
These articles should help:
https://depts.washington.edu/hortlib/pal/proliferations-and-daylilies/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/little-pepper-inside-pepper.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/rose-deformity-info.htm
