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1. How long do you leave the stem? (I try to cut them so that the leaf is supported on top of the vermiculate/pearlite mixture and the stem reaches almost to the bottom of the cup)
2. I saw someting about cutting the leaf and putting the cut edge in the starting mix like a Strep cutting how well does it work? If I did this could I plant both halves? (I will probably experiment with this on some NOID leaves)
3. Would it be beneficial to use a weak fertilizer and maybe some Super Thrive in the trays? (I am asking because now I am using plain water) If not when do you begin fertilizing them?
4. When you order leaves do you cut them again before putting them down? (I have been)
I have been doing well starting new plants from leaves, but would like to try and fine tune what I am doing now. I have a bunch going now, but I think they could be growing better. I am using the 3oz dixie cups with 4 holes burned around the bottom in flats without holes. I keep between 1/2 and 3/4 inch of water in the flat, the flat is emptied and cleaned every 2 to 3 weeks (or as needed) with water added as needed. I am seeing new plantlets daily now, and every leaf I have put down has roots.
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