Conv3rgence Posted September 23, 2015 I was wondering if it's possible. BAPing acti involves scratching it into an areole with a toothpick. But succulents/euphorbias don't seem to all have areoles. So how to BAP? Does anyone have any experience doing this? Would it be foolish to BAP a slow growing succulent like a Haworthia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zelly Posted September 23, 2015 Would it be foolish to BAP a slow growing succulent like a Haworthia? imho, yes. it would be much smarter to promote natural growth in the hopes of propagating it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derkshaman Posted September 24, 2015 The Euphorbias I have all have aerola of some type. The ones without thorns... just apply it to where they put out branches, leaves, or flowers. I don't find this chemical very useful: most plants already have a good idea of how many branches they're able to support. Most of the BAP applications I see result in skinny growth, and sometimes aborted pups, slowed growth, etc. The plant normally is bottle-necked by how much chlorophyll it has- how much photosynthesis it has going on, and branches accordingly. Applying it a slow growing succulent would be especially detrimental. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conv3rgence Posted September 24, 2015 Yeh I figured as much. I've just got 10 grams of BAP powder sitting in a cupboard, never used. I bought it back when I saw a lot of people using it but I couldn't bring myself to use it on my babies. I might try it on a few ugly rooted logs that have yet to pup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highdesertcacti Posted October 10, 2015 i have used it on a bridgesii stump to allocate the areoles which i desired growth and it worked splendidly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highdesertcacti Posted October 10, 2015 just reread the op. im a dult Share this post Link to post Share on other sites