When I first started propagation I was exclusively using sphagnum moss. Moss is a great medium to root especially for beginners. My friend Christie was the one who told me I needed to try LECA for rooting Hoyas. I don't use moss propagation anymore but would definitely recommend using it if you don't want to venture into LECA. Click here to read about LECA propagation. For a basic moss propagation set up you will need the following:
One important lesson I learned from moss propagation, was that not all moss is created equal. When I first started my plant collection and wanted to try propagating, I made two critical mistakes: 1) I used cheap sphagnum moss that was atrocious to root in 2) I had no ventilation which caused mold/rot After that, I stopped trying to propagate because I didn't think I was capable of doing it successfully. Flash forward a couple months and I decided to try again. This time I watched a lot of videos, read articles, and got some pointers from my plant community. Once you have the right set up, propagating in moss is easy. Directions: First, put a layer about 1.5 inches thick of moss in your clear container. To wet the moss, you will use Liqui-Dirt. Make sure you follow the directions on the package because it requires two dilutions. The moss should be damp but not saturated. If you squeeze the moss in your hand, you can see how saturated it is. Next, place all your cuttings so that the bottom is partially buried in the moss. Put the lid back on the container to seal it and place it on a heat mat under grow lights. Heat mats can be on 24/7. I would recommend using grow lights for 12 hours a day. If you choose to not put any ventilation holes in your propagation box like me then I would recommend opening it up once a day to prevent mold/rot. Depending on what types of plants you are trying to root you might see root development in 2-4 weeks. Additional resources: Click here for Harli G's prop box video
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