Forum home› Problem solving
This Forum will close on Wednesday 27 March, 2024. Please refer to the announcement on the Discussions page for further detail.

Is it OK to take a Lampranthus cutting now - and any tips for propagating?

Pink678Pink678 Posts: 498
in Problem solving
I would like to take a cutting of my lampranthus for a friend. I looked online and they say that summer is the best time.
I'm wondering if it is OK to do it now, or should I really wait until summer? I could wait if the lampranthus won't thrive if I do it now.
This lampranthus has not flowered yet. I got it as a small plant in august and planted it out into a big outdoor pot. It has grown quite a lot since then and is making tiny new leaf shoots.
I'm also wondering how long it takes for the cutting to take/grow roots, so I know it's healthily rooted before giving it to my friend. I have never done a cutting before.
Any tips much appreciated!

Posts

  • Pink678Pink678 Posts: 498
    After a bit of searching on "can i take succulent cutting in winter" I found a website where the person said yes you can, by taking the piece then putting it as-is on a sunny window ledge inside, with hormone rooting powder optional. Then you wait and can watch it take roots, and once the roots are an inch or longer which can take a few weeks, you pot it up. Hmmm... are there any succulent experts on here, what do you think?
  • kjames123552ygEji9okjames123552ygEji9o Posts: 1
    Pink678 said:
    I would like to take a cutting of my lampranthus for a friend. I looked online and they say that summer is the best time.
    I'm wondering if it is OK to do it now, or should I really wait until summer? I could wait if the lampranthus won't thrive if I do it now.
    This lampranthus has not flowered yet. I got it as a small plant in august and planted it out into a big outdoor pot. It has grown quite a lot since then and is making tiny new leaf shoots.
    I'm also wondering how long it takes for the cutting to take/grow roots, so I know it's healthily rooted before giving it to my friend. I have never done a cutting before.
    Any tips much appreciated!

    Taking cuttings of lampranthus is a great way to share this vibrant plant with friends. Although summer is typically the best time for propagation, as the plant is in active growth, you can still have success with cuttings taken in late winter or early spring. Since your lampranthus is showing new growth, it's a good sign that it's healthy enough for cuttings.

    For the best chance of success, choose a healthy stem with new shoots, cut it at a node, and plant it in well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Rooting can take anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on conditions such as temperature and humidity.

    Be patient, and once you see new growth, that's a good indication the cutting has rooted well. Then it'll be ready for gifting to your friend!

    Happy gardening!

Sign In or Register to comment.