Crazy Keiki Cloning Paste by Southside

With over four thousand five start reviews, Southside's Crazy Keiki Cloning Paste is a must for indoor plant collectors to keep your plants looking extra full, growing new stems to propoagate, or sharing your favourite plants with your friends!

What is it?

Keiki Paste is a fun and easy way to encourage new shoots on orchids or just about any healthy plant. Keiki paste is applied to specific parts of the plant called nodes, where it delivers targeted nutrients to help support natural growth.

How to use:

To use keiki paste on your orchid or houseplant, first locate a node. Nodes are small bumps where new leaves or stems emerge from a plant. They often look like joints along the stem or trunk. You’ll want to find a node that no longer has foliage.

Gently score the node with a clean safety pin or sharp knife. A light scratch or tiny notch is all that’s needed to help the paste stay in place. Next, dip a cotton swab or toothpick into the keiki paste. Lightly dab a small amount - about half the size of a pea - onto the scored node.

Josh's tips:

Pair Crazy Keiki Cloning Paste with your favourite plant food like Foliage Focus + Rootzone to ensure your plant has all the nutrients it needs to support it's new growth! if you're growing to chop and prop then you'll definitely want to grab a bottle of Clonex Clone Solution with it too!

FAQs:

How Long Does It Take for Keiki Paste to Work?
After applying keiki paste to a scored node of your orchid or houseplant, you may begin to notice signs of growth within one to three weeks. This timeline can vary depending on the health of the plant, the species, and growing conditions. Be patient – every plant is different!

How Often Do I Have to Apply Keiki Paste?
You only need to apply keiki paste once to a plant node. The lanolin-based paste is water resistant, so it won’t wash off easily. Now, sit back and wait for the magic to happen.

When Does Keiki Paste NOT Work?
While keiki paste seems pretty miraculous, it isn’t a magic wand for all your plant goals. For starters, it’s not intended for rooting cuttings - you’ll need a different product for that.

More importantly, keiki paste won’t fix deeper plant problems. The health of the parent plant is key. If your plant isn’t getting enough light, water, or nutrients, it may not have the energy to support new shoots. Proper care always comes first.

If you have a leggy vine, it’s worth asking why it’s leggy before trying to fill it out. Does it need better light? More consistent watering? A fresh pot?

If your rubber plant or fiddle leaf fig is dropping leaves or otherwise stressed, it’s best to focus on improving its overall care before applying anything. Keiki paste is a clever plant-care tool, but it won’t compensate for poor growing conditions.

Also keep in mind - wherever you apply keiki paste, you're essentially inviting the plant to direct its energy there. Be selective with where you apply it so your plant can focus on growth where it matters most.

Is Keiki Paste Safe for Pets and Kids?
Yes! Keiki paste is safe to have around the house. The main ingredient that gives it that waxy yellow texture is lanolin, which comes from sheep’s wool and is non-toxic. In fact, lanolin is so gentle that breastfeeding moms use it to soothe and protect chapped skin — and it’s safe for newborns in that context.

That said, it’s always best to keep non-food items out of reach of pets and children. Save your keiki paste for your orchids and houseplants.