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Stem plants!
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PARAGUAY
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Should be able on stems like Hygro Polysperma, cut around two thirds and replant
John q
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Most conventional stem plants can be cut and the tops re planted, the older growth that's left behind should, assuming growing conditions are favorable sprout new side shoots from the leaf node, these can then be cut and re planted once they reach 4/5".
If you look at this picture you can see where the roots and new growth sprout, that's the leaf node.
What you want to do is cut the stem in between the nodes.
Carefully remove the leaves on the first node in the top section of the plant and push this gently into the substrate. This should then grow into a new plant.
Don't remove the leaves on the bottom part of the plant and all being well a new shoot/s will emerge.
A decent article on the subject can be found here.
If you look at this picture you can see where the roots and new growth sprout, that's the leaf node.
What you want to do is cut the stem in between the nodes.
Carefully remove the leaves on the first node in the top section of the plant and push this gently into the substrate. This should then grow into a new plant.
Don't remove the leaves on the bottom part of the plant and all being well a new shoot/s will emerge.
A decent article on the subject can be found here.
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halo2something
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you can also stick cut tops back to the main plant mass so it doesn't looks too rough freshly cut, and after you get visible new growth, only then you can re-plant them in soil