How to Root Cut Off Leaves of a Snake Plant
The snake plant, also known as Mother in Law's Tongue, is a succulent type plant. It originated in South Africa, but in the United States, the snake plant is grown as a houseplant. It is possible to propagate the snake plant to increase the number of plants you have. Propagating snake plants can be difficult, but if you know what to do, your chances of success are improved. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Fill a 4-inch pot with houseplant potting soil. Water the soil to dampen it, but do not water the soil so much that it is soggy.
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Examine the snake plant to find a healthy leaf. Choose a long leaf to make several cuttings.
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Cut the leaf with a sharp knife into 3- or 4-inch segments. Cut across the width of the plant's leaf. When you cut the leaf, set each section of the leaf down in the same order it was cut. If you mix the segments up and plant it upside-down, roots will not form.
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Dip the cut bottom end of the segments into water, and then shake off the excess water. Dip the wet end into rooting hormone, shaking off the extra powder.
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Insert the end with the rooting hormone into the soil -- at least 2 inches should be below the surface.
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Place the pot in an area that remains 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Choose a bright area, but not in direct sunlight.
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Check the soil daily for moisture. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy or the cuttings may rot. Roots form in about a month. Do not pull on the plants to test for roots. When you see new plantlets growing from the base of the cuttings, your plant is ready to transplant into another pot.
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