Trying Pachira Propagation by Cuttings
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My Pachira plant, which I had been growing indoors, had grown to about 10 times its original size, creating a sense of oppression, so I decided to try propagating it through cuttings.
The growth rate of Pachira is amazing.
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After watching various videos and reading articles, I learned that Pachira is quite resilient, and as long as the growth point is intact, it can multiply without any issues. So, I boldly made the cut.
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In the current state where the cuttings don't have roots, I decided to remove all the leaves as I was concerned that leaving them on would lead to insufficient water absorption. Here's what they look like now.
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I planted all three cuttings in small, stylish pots.
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I'm really worried about whether cutting them this much is safe, but I'll update about the results later.
Update (20 days later)
New shoots have started growing nicely from the cut end of the main Pachira plant. Once shoots begin emerging from the nodes, they grow at an incredible speed.
Since they have well-established roots, their growth is likely faster.
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As for the three cuttings, unfortunately, one of them rotted fairly quickly.
Thinking that poor water absorption due to the lack of roots might be the issue, I switched to a water pitcher around the 3rd day.
Finally, the stem that had turned brown at the base like a tree trunk has started sprouting new shoots.
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