8145 Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) Two weeks ago I visited a friend and took some cuttings from his caapi. I went home and planted it in regular potting mix. The cuttings got a fair bit of sun during the first week and dropped all their leaves so I brought them inside next to a large glass door where it gets partial sun. Its been 2 weeks so far and although it is not super crunchy dry it is not growing anything back. Just wonder if you guys can look at the pic and know if these cuttings are dead and if not let me know what can i do to make them grow. Super thanks and happy long weekend Edited: sorry english not my native tongue Edited September 28, 2012 by 8145 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foo Posted September 28, 2012 I have no Caapi exp. But that plant looks 80% dead. The pot size is pretty small by the looks of it ... Hope im wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted September 28, 2012 is the clay or stones only on the surface of the soil? caapi needs good drainage and a slightly sour, rich soil. At the best put some charcoal to the mix, like in Terra Preta. maybe a treatment with amino acids, fulvic acid and rock lychnis extract could help. cut back the stems step by step in short pieces to see if there is any green life in them. Stop when you see a green colour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8145 Posted September 28, 2012 is the clay or stones only on the surface of the soil? caapi needs good drainage and a slightly sour, rich soil. At the best put some charcoal to the mix, like in Terra Preta. maybe a treatment with amino acids, fulvic acid and rock lychnis extract could help. cut back the stems step by step in short pieces to see if there is any green life in them. Stop when you see a green colour. Yeah only in the surface. There is Green on the steams still. The pot is just temporary though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) i would not give up the hope, caapi has a great will to survive give your yagé a well drained soil with clay-granulate or pumice or diatomite or gravel, and for example with earthworm-humus, but keep it sour a humidity- tent from a plastic bag will also be helpful, but not necessary Edited September 28, 2012 by mindperformer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtarman Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) I put mine in Searles premium potting mix, and a big pot, and it's doing really well. I'd also say maybe cut back the dead bits? Just so the plant isn't wasting energy trying to save its tips and can put that energy to use in growing from it's base. EDIT: Maybe also ditch the stones on the surface - that particular kind at least I know holds on to water and can stop enough of it getting through to the plant. I'd imagine smooth river pebbles would be better if you must have something like that, but I don't really see why you'd need it in such a growing situation as this. Edited October 7, 2012 by gtarman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted October 7, 2012 ...didn't try Searles because in Europe you can't get it, but according to their site it has an interesting composition. I would cut back the dead bits, but no green internode. Which stones did you use? Normal quartz- like stones don't hold water, but pumice and diatomite does... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtarman Posted October 8, 2012 ^^ from what I can tell the stones in the picture are a common kind of porous landscaping gravel here in Australia, although I don't know the exact mineral name or composition or anything like that. I could be wrong...but if they are the ones I'm thinking of, they're actually very porous, and probably shouldn't be used for mulch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8145 Posted October 8, 2012 They are just crushed terracotta or clay I put it there cos i like the look and feel of it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta Caapi update only one survived better than nothing i guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted October 10, 2012 I also use Terracotta, the smaller red granulate from seramis, but I mix it in the soil for drainage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8145 Posted October 10, 2012 I also use Terracotta, the smaller red granulate from seramis, but I mix it in the soil for drainage I mix it for drainage too but i like to put some terracota on the surface just because the colour remind me of south american countries like Paraguay where the soil is so red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted October 11, 2012 I see, yes the soil in the tropics is often red because of the iron which remains in the rain-washed laterite-soils because it bonded in unsoluble compounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
