#2 - to get roots started, then #3

C.J.

Jenia, funny, I start with #1 then switch to # 2 (but in a container, not a baggie).  NY, thats why I switch to the moss.  Best moss I have used to date.

Looks like #2 is the most popular.

I agree, although I haven't really given #3 much of an evaluation.

@rcantor: I like your idea of combining #2 and #3. That would make it #5, if my math is correct.

Just wondering if you place the cutting  at the bottom of the bag surrounded by the sphagnum moss or if it sits on top of the moss.

Frank

I'm just getting into fig cuttings.  I had to prune my (lsu gold) tree so I have three cuttings from it using #2 method.  I just bought some regular spagmum moss from nursery that is used for "pot topping" house plants.  Should I look into this New Zealand stuff??  The moisture seems to be pretty consistent and everything.  I also have a cutting from my late grandfather's "little red fig" tree that dates back to the 40's or 50's.  Hopefully I will start seeing roots in a couple of weeks...

Thanks Dominick, if it's the best, I'm going to look into ordering some spagmum from New Zealand I suppose..

I also use #3 with Jason's idea of potting mix and perlite.

@Bob, I think that's a great idea with the spag. moss on the bottom for the roots and some on the top to stop any spilling.

luke

I guess I am the odd one here, but I seem to have pretty good luck with method #1. I have tried #2 this year for the first time and it has been mixed results. Some rooted great and fast while some cuttings lingered forever in the S. moss then barely put out a root.

Both  :)

I put a plug of spagnum or green basket moss at the bottom as a filter to keep particles from running out and to give the roots room to grow before they have to exit the holes.  I stand the cutting on that 1-2" plug and stuff more moss so the cutting stands straight, covering at least 2".  Then I put a mix of light soilless mix mixed with perlite and soil moist granules. They keep the humidity constant without letting it be waterlogged.    Then around the top goes more moss.  I always leave 1/4" sticking out.  I use the 10" bags and roll down the tops so I can reach the bottom and stuff the moss.   As I add more moss I unroll the bag.  When it's time to add the potting mix I unroll the bag up to the top of the cutting.

I've had good luck #1 and #2.  I switched to using the stay fresh produce bags.   For me, the bags seem to make the difference.  The ones I use were from the dollar store.  There were about 8 bags in the package (the green  twist tie version works better). 

Low tech and cheap. Two things I like a lot."

Don't you just hate when that happens! This was my low tech/cheap solution to the problem....

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/Quick-amp-Easy-9Pack-Tutorial-5684260

I swear on them '20J16' foam cups, and nobody will convince me otherwise...

I'm new to fig rooting, but for my cuttings went with #4. I've rooted hundreds of roses, blueberries, etc and have many black plastic bands, so I used those. (see photo below - not mine, and obviously not a fig. :) ) 

I used a mix of half perlite, half planting mix.  And the bands with cuttings were placed in bins covered with plastic (opened daily). Since they are square, they pack nicely and are stable. The bins are in a warm room with a temperature range of the mid 60*F at night, up to about 80*F in the daytime on a warm day. No sun hits the boxes.

Assuming I get rooting, the downside is I won't be able to see what's happening unless I tip them out or am able see roots through the mostly open bottoms. But I also won't have to transplant anything until they are actively growing and ready to go into larger pots.

When the cuttings begin to leaf out and need light, I'll move them into covered bins outside in the shade. Warm Socal area here.