After reading about leaf propagation of Lachenalia and associated hyacinths, I decided to give it a try by cutting off a few leaves close to the bulb, applying rooting powder and sticking them in some moist Turface. 3/4 attempts didn't go anywhere (leaves too old? too warm or too cold?) but the L. aloides v. quadricolor came through. Seven bulbs from a single leaf, all pretty good size (I'd say similar to 1-2yo bulblets) and possible good for flowers even next season.
I started the cutting at the end of January (late in the season I guess). The photo shows the shriveled remains of the leaf still attached, in a 2" pot. The medium is moist because I had just sprayed.
Interesting way to propagate these plants, will try again next year.
- L. aloides bulblets
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