Nep cutting in vase - it works!

[jimscott]

This is right out of what Indymental (Sheila) prescribes:

Notch the cutting and put in a vase of water, under light.... and wait. I hadn't paid much attention to the setup but decided to look for roots anyways. There were lots of roots and it took several weeks. I just made a hole in the Nep planter and put the cutting in and it never missed a beat.

 

[LLeopardGGecko]

Awesome! I'll have to try that sometime.

 

[JMurphy97]

What does it mean to notch it? I wanna try it maybe with the Predator so more can get one. How long you leave it in the water? You think it would work with just the light from a window?

 

[cpjungle72]

That's Awesome! Did you use any kind of root hormone or superthrive? Thanks for sharing. I will have to try that some time!!

 

[phissionkorps]

That method works, but takes much longer than just using compost or airlayering. Also, there is increased risk of rot/fungus/mold/etc. While good for a giggle with a ventrata or the like, I certainly wouldn't risk a predator with this method.

 

[Cindy]

My balcony has got plastic cups with water here and there to root cuttings. Lazy way but it works with about 95% success rate for me. The tap water I use has low mineral content, chlorine and cloramine. I think that cut down the occurences of rot.

Sometimes I leave the cuttings in the cups for as long as 6 months.

 

[jimscott]

Notching refers to slitting the bottom inch or so of the cutting, which allows the roots emerge. I used no chemicals at all. Cheap, easy, and 1 for 1!

 

[Blazeddayz]

Thats cool. So if you use some kind of powder or gel it just shaves 2-3 weeks off. Kinda nice those gels and such can be quite spendie. Do you have to change the water often?

Josh

 

[killerplantsguy]

I use this method often, probably just because it's easy. I've seen no indication of any increased risk of mold or rot.

 

[ilbasso]

I've just decided to try this with a ventricosa after having luck with my unknown nep. I snipped a small bit off of a vine on a new plant that I've recently acquired and plopped it in a little bit of water.

Two days later I see something on the top of the cutting. Upon closer inspection, I see the start of a flower peeking out.

Damn.