I have 2 four foot tall bleeding heart plants that I would like to divide.?

Question

The problem is, I do not know how to do it without killing off the part I am trying to divide. Soaking the part in water, waiting for it to root doesn't work. Planting it directly into dirt, kind of seems to work, but the plant is droopy. I think it too is going to die. Any green thumbs out there with an answer? Thanks!

Answer 1

Be careful. I split one that was my wife's favorite plant about 5 years ago and both parts died. I still hear about it.

You should be able to, although they don't particulary like being dug up and split. Be as gentle as you can, plant back in good soil, and give them a dose of Vitamin B to cut down on the shock. Don't worry too much about the droop, that happens. Hopefully they will come back.

Answer 2

take a 6" to 8" cutting of new growth. Strip off lower leaves, plunk in water. Should root in 1-2 weeks.

Same size cutting, dip in rootone, place in damp potting soil, place in zip type storage bag. Sunny south window, when you see new leaves, you have roots.

Answer 3

Bleeding Hearst hate to be moved or split.
But if you must, you should do it in the early fall or spring as it wakes up. Done't forget to use bone meal in the new hole and also rooting solution to help it get through the shock.