How do you guys get sansevieria cuttings to grow roots? These lazy things have been sitting in water for two weeks (feddit.de)

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I let them callous over for a few days beforehand.

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[-] M0115732@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

I never callus mine. I trim my overgrown ones with a wide "^” shape (upside down 'V'). I stick them in a jar of water like yours and let it face the sun. Occasionally refill the water and rinse if necessary -- sprouts roots like crazy and even further sprouts. Fun fact: they thrive in water!!

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