Are the cuttings salvageable?

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AmandaLovesFigs

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Posted 1402109868	Reply with quote #1

I received some cuttings this week where the leaves that were already sprouted basically cooked in the packing envelope. There are a few small roots, but all the buds/leaves are gone. Should I expect the roots to keep growing and eventually new leaves or are these going to die? thanks! Amanda __________________ USA zone 8A: 4 fig trees! Celeste, BT, Magnolia, and Ischia (not sure if white or green) wish list: got all I need for now I think, fingers crossed the cuttings given to me take root for me! Panachee, St Jean de Grise and BlackJack!

drphil69

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Posted 1402110405	Reply with quote #2

It never hurts to try! With roots I think you have a good shot. __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

armando93223

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Posted 1402110464	Reply with quote #3

On receiving cuttings, I would expect the leaves to be wilted, the important thing is the roots. So I would just continue and hope for the best. If you bought on Ebay and don't feel they gave you a good product, send it back. __________________ Armando in the Heart of California

susieqz

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Posted 1402111994	Reply with quote #4

hi, amanda. 2 weeks ago i received a rooted cutting from coop. due to torrential rains, it sat in the post office for a week. when i got it, the leaves had fallen off. i thot it dead, but i potted it since the roots didn't appear dead. i now have new leaves sprouting. these plants are tough. __________________ susie wish list: nothing. i can't grow cuttings . right now, i have 6 trees showing no signs of fmv. i'd like to keep it that way' i was told that if i couldn't deal with fmv, i should grow peaches, so i got a peach tree to live with my clean figs.

rcantor

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Posted 1402112467	Reply with quote #5

If the roots look good the plant should do well. Remember to let lots of air get to those roots as well as dilute fertilizer and water. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

AmandaLovesFigs

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Posted 1402112830	Reply with quote #6

Quote: Originally Posted by rcantor If the roots look good the plant should do well. Remember to let lots of air get to those roots as well as dilute fertilizer and water. Lots of air? I have all my cuttings rooting in small bottles of water. I have some, from a month ago, doing well and lost some, too. I am about to transplant one to a small pot of soil and perlite. I attempted to root some before in a plastic bag with a wet paper towel, but that didn't seem to work at all. I am open to suggestions. And thanks, I hope these make it! __________________ USA zone 8A: 4 fig trees! Celeste, BT, Magnolia, and Ischia (not sure if white or green) wish list: got all I need for now I think, fingers crossed the cuttings given to me take root for me! Panachee, St Jean de Grise and BlackJack!

armando93223

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Posted 1402113354	Reply with quote #7

The cuttings should do well in the bottle of water, just don't have them in their for about 2 mos, the cuttings will start to rot. I keep them in a bottle for about 4-6 weeks. I have pruned off some of the bottom if it seems to have started to rot. Good Luck, there are many ways to root cuttings, try a little of everything and see what fits you the best. __________________ Armando in the Heart of California

rcantor

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Posted 1402161190	Reply with quote #8

Read some of these pages http://figs4fun.com/basics_Rooting.html __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1402180107	Reply with quote #9

Amanda, try covering your cutting after planting it and place it in a sunny corner with some shade of plants...like this. The moist air inside will rejuvenate both the stem and the roots. after a week, just open it and place it in semi-shaded area.

AmandaLovesFigs

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Posted 1402192167	Reply with quote #10

thank-you for all the help, I will experiment with different methods! __________________ USA zone 8A: 4 fig trees! Celeste, BT, Magnolia, and Ischia (not sure if white or green) wish list: got all I need for now I think, fingers crossed the cuttings given to me take root for me! Panachee, St Jean de Grise and BlackJack!

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