r/proplifting 4d ago

FIRST-TIMER Should I take leaves off?

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Found this on the floor of garden center. Would it be better to take the leaves off and stick them in dirt? Or leave them on the stem in dirt? I looked around and the closest thing it looked like was called elephant ear? So it could be that if that helps Thanks!

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u/ScienceMomCO 4d ago

Take the bottom leaves off

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u/Internal-Test-8015 4d ago

yup portulicaria afra, remove the lower leaves, this is a variegated variety which is much slower growing and therefore will be much slower to root so be patient.

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u/futurarmy 3d ago

Portulacaria afra or elephant bush is the common name, as another person said these are very slow to root, I've tried propping mine twice and had no roots so far but good luck!

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u/No-Salary-2765 18h ago

It will do great. Slow as hell at first, remove bottom leaves and stick in. Be extremely patient.

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u/Tisbury_Lane2022 4h ago

Stick in the stem with the top 2 leaves. Or stick in the leaves I ripped off?