Has anyone had experience propagating Eucomis species from leaf cuttings?
I received the following directions to do this in spring during the plant's
active growth: Remove a clean, healthy leaf and cut in 2 or 3 horizontal
sections, but do not use the tip. Insert each cutting into regular potting soil
mixed with perlite (no hormones). The directions said to tent it with plastic
and wait several weeks for rooting to occur. (Another person said just to keep
the soil moistened and keep the cuttings out of direct sunlight).
Are these instructions correct for Eucomis and do you have any other advice
to give on this?
Thank you for your help.
Best regards, Diana Fish, Carmel-by-the-Sea, USDA Zone 9 where it is
sprinkling right now
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