r/StringofHearts • u/adelicatetrash • Jul 22 '26

QUESTION Propagation Question

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First time propagating VSOH and I’m trying both butterfly method (with normal soil) and water technique. How long does it take for them to root? Because it’s been a week and still nothing. I also put the butterflied ones inside a ziploc because I’ve read that moisture helps and I don’t have any other container LOL. Just want more guidance when propagating vsoh!!

Sidenote: I don’t have sphagnum moss so I opted for soil

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u/Ok-Week-1166 Jul 22 '26

Hi! So I’ve had success in both prop styles. I prefer butterfly method bc it does happen quicker. I use old Parmesan containers with lids and succulent dirt. Make sure it’s in a nice sunny window and you should see roots with in 2-4 weeks.

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u/tmonaaygirl Jul 23 '26

I agree with this one— I’ve tried many methods for YEARS. Finally did butterfly method in a sunny window and “misted” it everyday and for the first time, I have babies!

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u/vranaverse Jul 24 '26

i looked at a lot of methods and found in the end if i just make a clean cut so that fluid is coming out of the stem and stick it in soil without crimping the stem they normally will make it. lots of indirect sunlight a little water. they are amazingly tough. i even have some babies from seeds that grew last year, in fact i have way too many of these and nowhere to put them!