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Wandering Jjw cuttings should be 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10 cm.) long. Choose a tip that looks healthy and has new growth. Make the cut right below a leaf node and at a 45-degree angle.
- Where do you cut to propagate?
- How do you prune a wandering Jew?
- Why Is My Wandering Jew so leggy?
- What is the best time to propagate cuttings?
- Can you put cuttings straight into soil?
- How do you encourage the roots to grow from cuttings?
Where do you cut to propagate?
Place your plant cutting(s) in your glass vessel and put it in a spot that receives bright to moderate indirect light. Do not place in strong, direct light or super-low light.
How do you prune a wandering Jew?
To prune a wandering jew plant, pinch or trim off new growth as well as any thin, weak growth and dead leaves. You can also prune off the long tendrils if you prefer to keep the plant compact and thick.
Why Is My Wandering Jew so leggy?
Weak, leggy growth – This is very common during the winter months, and is caused by a lack of light. Check the location of your wandering jew to ensure it's getting the right amount of sun, or add a grow light.
What is the best time to propagate cuttings?
It's always best to take cuttings early in the morning, when the parent plant is still turgid, i.e. full of water. This guarantees the best chance of rooting.
Can you put cuttings straight into soil?
Technically, you can transfer your cuttings to soil at any time. In fact, you can actually propagate directly into soil, however, it's much harder to do within your home. When you propagate in soil, you have to keep a good balance of soil moisture, air flow, and humidity.
How do you encourage the roots to grow from cuttings?
To promote root growth, create a rooting solution by dissolving an aspirin in water. 3. Give your new plant time to acclimate from water to soil. If you root your cutting in water, it develops roots that are best adapted to get what they need from water rather than from soil, Clark pointed out.
