Succulent Experiment

If you have a black thumb, you probably did not know that you can grow new plants from succulents. This experiment was done as a class and used the scientific method.

I introduced the concept through these slides and we came up with a hypothesis.

 Our experiment was to propagate using leaves.

Dry Propagation

Water propagation

Soil propagation

The students hypothesized that soil propogation would provide the best results.

I believe this was due to inconsistent watering and overwatering at times since I was only there part of the day. I have used this method at home with a lot of success. However at home, I am able to check them frequently and keep the soil moist.

In the end water propagation gave us the best results.  We have roots as well as plants beginning to grow. 

I also sent each student home with a stem to try stem propagation.

I am looking forward to trying this again soon.😄