Propagating My String of Bananas

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Propagating My String of Bananas

My String Of Hearts has been growing like crazy in the warm desert temps and was badly in need of a haircut. I pruned about 3' of trails off 5 or 6 weeks ago. Growing in the same hanging pot is a String Of Bananas and a String of Pearls. I noticed the trails of the SOBs had started to branch and fill out at the bottom but the tops were getting a little bare. I decided it was time to get on with the propagating of my String Of Bananas plant and do some filling in.

Take the Cuttings and Add Them to the Plant Mix.

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I took the cuttings, & for the sake of the video, planted them in the mix right away. With thin stemmed cuttings like String Of Bananas or String Of Pearls, I usually let them heal over for 1-3 days before planting.

Create Two Holes in the Mix.

2 holes were made in the mix with the larger end of the chopstick & I planted them in.

Secure the Cuttings.

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The cuttings were secured down with the floral pins. By the way, the pins can be saved & used over again multiple times.

Let Them Settle.

Let them settle in for a few days & then gave them a good watering.