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Q.Need Help In Propagating Aptenia Cordifolia

Zone India | wittyameta added on June 3, 2020 | Answered

I have tried to root a cutting in water/soil/coco-peat In water and coco-peat, the cutting rots. While in soil, it dries out What am I doing wrong? I read that it is very easy to propagate it by cutting.. but I don’t seem to be able to do it.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on June 4, 2020

This happens, very simply, because the moisture levels of the soil are off, and usually too wet.

Make sure that the soil is very light, that you don't compact it when you plant, and that it remains moist but not wet or dry.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/root-stimulating-hormone.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/honey-root-hormone.htm

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