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Keiki Paste Alternative: Dark Treatment

Inducing Keikis Without Paste

Place plant in total darkness for 7–10 days to disrupt hormonal light response. Keiki paste (e.g., Keiki Gro Plus from Carter & Holmes) is more reliable—apply to exposed meristem after removing node cover.

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