Do you think they'll make it?

[lucky1]

My Rhapis excelsa had two babies beside it.

Today I separated the babies from the parent but after cutting with a steak knife straight down
into the pot, I found I didn't get any roots for either baby.

I soaked them in Thrive (B vitamin) for 10 minutes and then potted them. The parent is on the right with the babies in their pots. (They'll probably be dead as a rock tomorrow morning! )

No roots at all. Is there a chance they'll make it?
Barb

[Arctic Palm]

I tried that with a majesty before. I got lots of root but they died. Maybe cause it was a majesty who knows. I have 2 Musa's that have babies and I have been told to wait till they are at least 10 inches high. Not sure if thats the same with palms.!!

[lucky1]

A shame about your baby majesty.

I should've repotted the mother plant.
Would've seen where the stems of the babies were attached to get a bit of root. But I was lazy.
Thanks.
I do expect them to die...darn.

But if they live...it'll be a real testament to that B vitamin treatment.
I would buy a bucket of it then.

[Alchris]

Barb; Using a rooting hormone powder or gel may improve your chances. I've used that on cuttings with some success. Most Home Depots and nurseries carry it. It usually comes in 3 types; 1 for vegetative cuttings, 2 for softwood cuttings and 3 for hardwood cuttings. I would use #3.

Good luck. I hope that they make it.

Allen

[lucky1]

Thanks for the tip, Allen.
I'll certainly know better for next time, and use a #3.

Too late now, I'll just "suck up" the loss as wisdom...

It's 24 hours later and they're still standing

Barb