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My Rhapis excelsa had two babies beside it.
Today I separated the babies from the parent but after cutting with a steak knife straight down
into the pot, I found I didn't get any roots for either baby.
I soaked them in Thrive (B vitamin) for 10 minutes and then potted them. The parent is on the right with the babies in their pots. (They'll probably be dead as a rock tomorrow morning! ) 😥
No roots at all. Is there a chance they'll make it?
Barb
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Posted : 26/05/2007 9:37 pm
I tried that with a majesty before. I got lots of root but they died. Maybe cause it was a majesty who knows. I have 2 Musa's that have babies and I have been told to wait till they are at least 10 inches high. Not sure if thats the same with palms.!!
Posted : 27/05/2007 12:56 pm
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A shame about your baby majesty.
I should've repotted the mother plant.
Would've seen where the stems of the babies were attached to get a bit of root. But I was lazy.
Thanks.
I do expect them to die...darn.
But if they live...it'll be a real testament to that B vitamin treatment.
I would buy a bucket of it then. 🙄
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Posted : 27/05/2007 1:10 pm
Barb; Using a rooting hormone powder or gel may improve your chances. I've used that on cuttings with some success. Most Home Depots and nurseries carry it. It usually comes in 3 types; 1 for vegetative cuttings, 2 for softwood cuttings and 3 for hardwood cuttings. I would use #3.
Good luck. I hope that they make it.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
Posted : 27/05/2007 2:53 pm
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Thanks for the tip, Allen.
I'll certainly know better for next time, and use a #3.
Too late now, I'll just "suck up" the loss as wisdom...
It's 24 hours later and they're still standing 😉
Barb
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Posted : 27/05/2007 3:46 pm
