Propogating d.intermedia

[eBeyonder]

Hi all! Following the advice I gathered from this forum, I put the leaf of a D.intermedia on a peat/soil mixture and laid it in water for up to 2 weeks now. When I checked, there were green bits (not much bigger than say, a pinhead) appearing out the leaf where the red tentacles branch out... is that the beginning of a new plant?

How long more I the plant becomes full grown? It looks awfully small at the moment

Must I do anything with it?

Also, the leaf seems to be losing contact with the soil... is it advisable to push it down against the soil?

 

[Tamlin Dawnstar]

Be patient and let it grow. It wouldn't hurt to nestle it a little bit closer to the soil, or possibly get a little moss directly beneath. Rule of thumb, if it looks good, leave it alone

 

[eBeyonder]

Thanks Tamlin... one question tho... will the new plant root itself into the soil? It's quite fascinating how these leaf cuttings work