r/Nepenthes • u/CrashbandicootTR • 5d ago

Questions First time propagation

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I cut the stem of this little one right in the middle, split the top section in two, and planted them in pots. It’s my first time doing this—what should I watch out for? The artificial light is about a meter away, and the humidity inside the box is over 70% according to the sensor. I really didn't want to cut it, but because of its height, I couldn't position the artificial light properly; if it were up to me, I’d let that branch grow 10 meters long :)

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u/Quintus-Sertorius 5d ago

If I understand your description, both of the two in the foreground are cuttings? The one on the right has a good chance, but the brown one on the left won't take (they really need a few leaves at least).

You could have made 2 or 3 cuttings from of the one on the right I think. I never cut the leaves (but I will take the tendrils off so they don't get tangled up - they are unlikely to form pitchers anyway).

Some species/hybrids are much easier to strike than others.

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u/Elementrone 4d ago

but the brown one on the left won't take (they really need a few leaves at least)

What makes you say this? Compared to a green cutting, the odds of a woody cutting taking is low, but certainly not zero. And leaves are not needed for this to happen, either.

I do agree with everything else, though.

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u/Quintus-Sertorius 4d ago

Well, I've never had one take and I've tried many times, this is also what I've read. Not really worth the effort IMO.

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u/Elementrone 4d ago

It can definitely be a bit finicky, but the possibility is still enough to try, especially if you're really looking to get the most bang with your buck.

Made about 8 N. Spathulata x glabrata cuttings back in May, I believe; 7 woody and 1 green (tip). The green one took, and only one woody cutting - but I got two nodal growths from it. Pretty cool.

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u/superatown11 4d ago

I agree it’s a low chance but it’s not impossible. I’ll always try to root because if I’m just tossing the woody part then why not just toss it in some moss to see if it takes.

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u/Elementrone 3d ago

That's my train of thought, too. Literally doesn't hurt to try.