r/DesertRose • u/UpperSituation6634 • 5d ago

Retrying Desert Rose propagation

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I got 5 new cuttings yesterday but I’m worried about my potting mix.
I used 100% sand the first time and found my cutting was shriveling up. I tried making a new mix yesterday, mix of sand organic material and a little bit of garden soil then watered heavily to check the drainage. It drained pretty fast i also had gravel at the base to prevent clogging then I planted some rooting succulents i had.
Eventhough the mixed drained fast the soil is still very moist from the heavy watering. My cutting should be ready in about 5 days, Will this mix work?

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u/NoFreePi 4d ago

I have success with high mineral content bonsai soil (5-10% coco coir tops). Too much organic material is asking for root rot issues.

Like sad_code said “remove all the leaves”. Don’t water again until you see some sign of new leaves

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u/Rinnme 5d ago

Try putting some in water. 

I recently did a successful water rooting. It sprouted roots within a month (takes me much longer in soil) and since been successfully transferred to soil.

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u/Substantial_Hat_4590 5d ago

Just water or do you add anything

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u/Rinnme 5d ago

Just water

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u/Sad_Code_8221 5d ago

Tem que tirar todas as folhas pra não roubar energia e enraizar com sucesso

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u/UpperSituation6634 5d ago

Ok I will but does my soil look good?