My daughter posed this question ....
We've managed to take stem cuttings ... but is it possible to propagate from single leaf cuttings?
Aeonium propagation question
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Aeonium propagation question
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
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Re: Aeonium propagation question
Hi,
I have known of only one species which has produced new plants from leaves and that is A.tabulaeforme but not from any other species. However if you want to try others then there is no harm but take the oldest and plumpest leaves to experiment with and like Echeveria leaves, make sure that the leaf is not damaged where it joins the main stem. The most likely species for this experiment is A.nobile.
Suzanne
I have known of only one species which has produced new plants from leaves and that is A.tabulaeforme but not from any other species. However if you want to try others then there is no harm but take the oldest and plumpest leaves to experiment with and like Echeveria leaves, make sure that the leaf is not damaged where it joins the main stem. The most likely species for this experiment is A.nobile.
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Re: Aeonium propagation question
Suzanne
Thanks ... I will pass it on. We're scheduled to go on a buying mission in a few weeks time and will seek out said species. In the meantime I think the top-heavy Zwartkop she has may be destined for a trim .... all in the interests of science, of course.
Thanks ... I will pass it on. We're scheduled to go on a buying mission in a few weeks time and will seek out said species. In the meantime I think the top-heavy Zwartkop she has may be destined for a trim .... all in the interests of science, of course.
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
Re: Aeonium propagation question
I've never tried Aeonium leaf cuttings but a few months ago I planted some leaves of one of their relatives, Aichryson tortuosum. The plantlet is so cute.
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Re: Aeonium propagation question
Kathy
Thanks.
It's obviously worth a try.
Thanks.
It's obviously worth a try.
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
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Re: Aeonium propagation question
Rudolf Schulz's book Aeonium in habitat and cultivation suggests that leaf cuttings are sraightforward, provided that you get the leaf base off the stem undamaged. He advises that the oldest leaves rarely root, but the mid-aged leaves root best. Leave for a 2-3 weeks to dry, only put onto damp compost once roots have formed.
Aeonium in habitat and cultivation is highly recommended if you have any interest in Aeoniums.
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Re: Aeonium propagation question
Mike - thanks for the information.MikeT wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 12:10 pmRudolf Schulz's book Aeonium in habitat and cultivation suggests that leaf cuttings are sraightforward, provided that you get the leaf base off the stem undamaged. He advises that the oldest leaves rarely root, but the mid-aged leaves root best. Leave for a 2-3 weeks to dry, only put onto damp compost once roots have formed.
Aeonium in habitat and cultivation is highly recommended if you have any interest in Aeoniums.
I will try the method you suggest.
The book seems out of print - seeing Keith Larkin soon at a Plant Fair so will ask him directly
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
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Re: Aeonium propagation question
I have come across several instances of leaf propagation recently. The advice I picked up is that the thicker leaves varieties work best. A tabuliforme are quite thin leaved, so if they work they should all work. Patience and keeping them cool and shaded is probably the best way to succeed. I have tried and not succeeded yet.
Obsessive Crassulaceae lover, especially Aeoniums but also grow, Aloes, Agaves, Haworthias and a select number of Cacti.
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Re: Aeonium propagation question
Liz ... that made me chuckle ... but I take encouragement from "yet"
I shall be giving it a try.
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.