I never put that together - thanks Blue Fox...now I know why sometimes they are the toughest things to take off without hurting the plant or leaf

gg5 said:Hi Cornflower, I don't think I said earlier, but I always keep some babies growing in a "nursery pot" and its really fun to see the babies, they look just like the parent plants!!
Echeveria 'Lola'

Nursery pot (most of these are a couple of months old)

Once the baby begins to grow the leaf may die off (as in the one photo) but this is nothing to worry about
Cheers

great babies
I hope I can have some too.

tarev said:

Aww, sorry to hear the first leaf turned black..but you have another one, so hopefully it will respond much better. And that is why I really prefer getting leaf cuttings when it is warmer weather, sometimes during cold season it is just too much stress for the succulents. Good luck once more!

Hi tarev,
The other leaf is still green now.
It has been a week.
I also take another cutting too.
I hope the mother plant is not angry with me.

But I have not seen any root yet.

Give it time Lily Good Luck once more!

Lily, there is something in your photo that looks like root material?? I took more leaves when I posted photos the other day, and they also have no roots yet! ...waiting waiting

I got a jade leaf that fell off about two weeks ago, had it callused and I decided to try and see how fast it will set roots...like you I am on a waiting stage. I just wanted to compare as well how slow or how fast it will do it. My first attempt to do it during winter time..as I have said in earlier parts of this thread, I do prefer doing it in spring So let's all compare later on how our leaf cuttings progress

I found this article/ demo of how mrbrownthumb propagated his echevaria:

http://www.instructables.com/i...

Ooo, BlueFox, which one is that on your avatar? Love it!

Hi Greg,
Little thing in the center of the photo is not a root. I don't know what it is.

BlueFox said:I find that they root faster/better/with less rotting if the mother plant is dry too - and, it's easier to pull the leaves off, they just fall off in your hand.

wow, that's a good point.
So, I should not water the mother plant if I want to take cuttings.

Cornflower, seems like it! good to know!

Hi all, just thought I'd show you an updated photo - when I posted on Jan 16th I pulled several leaves of my E. 'Capt Hay' here is what it looked like today before I planted it. For me leaving the leaf on the surface of the soil, and under lights or in sun, seems the best way to propagate
How cute is that with the little purple roots!!

Have you framed the cute purple one as yet and put it on the wall?
Regards,
Arif.

That's coming Arif! Although, I had a great idea...coming soon! I'm going to make a long skinny "trough" that's light weight and can hang vertical but come inside onto my windowsill in winter! Made from aloes and echeveria! And probably 8 inches wide x 4 feet long! It would be very striking and I have the windowsill if I move plants around! I'll of course post photos when the time comes!
Cheers (the little purple guy will have to go into something else!)

I had to get that one in but I like the vision which you are painting. A remarkable idea if it can be done. I think you should put three or four layers of chicken wire netting in front out of sync in order to reduce the size of the holes plus put in a layer of moss or coir to retain the growing mixture.Now what to use as a mixture which should be quick draining, retain moisture for maximum time and still be light weight? This gravel and sand combo wont do due to weight and anyway it will run out like water from a convenient place. What is the performance of these plants in a quick draining organic mix, any idea? You will still have to add some lime sand to keep them happy.
Regards,
Arif.

Ooo, congrats on the roots!

Thanks Arif and Renee! I'm ready to make planters now!!

Are you sure it is not cold and clammy and all the ball joints grease as it is is way past use by day . Hard and creaky. How is the weather like, if it is warm and toasty, go for it if the grease melts .
Regards,
Arif.

indoors its warm and toasty and bright since the grow lights are on!!

No locking knee joints or finger joints .
Regards,
Arif.

Painful but not locking!! If I make this trough thingy, I'll need help moving it 2 times per year, once outdoors then again indoors! I think though that I can find someone to help me!

I am thinking of getting something made on wheels to move pots. Two wheels, slip platform under pot, tilt back and trundle off. You might have seen it at train stations but they are heavy duty. Something light. The name of this device is not coming into my mind just now.
Regards,
Arif.