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First few leafs on cuttings

Maybe I'm just new at this and something is alittle off or this is pretty normal with new cuttings. The first few leafs that develops on my cuttings seem to be pretty week and are doing one of a few things. Some just start going limp and wilt while some just seemed alittle stunned and don't really grow much, get brown around the edges and dry up. At the same time they still seem to be pushing some young leafs so I'm not that worried but just wondering. I'm thinking it's kinda like seedling leafs? The first to come serve there purpose and die shortly after a new set of leafs is starting to push?

Bottom heat will grow roots to support leaves. Top heat can lead to growing leaves before roots. Need to balance bottom temp to grow roots with cool top temps to slow leaf grrow

I agree with Rich.
The plumbing is not yet efficient. The leaves dry up because they aren't hydrated by the roots.
Warm soil will help the roots catch up. Water will rot the roots.
Humidity above soil is all you can do now.
Before the leaves are full size, I wouldn't add any water unless the pots get really light in weight.
Try this-fill a pot, same size, same media as the ones holding your cuttings. Feel the weight when it's hydrated.
When you think you have to water your cuttings, check the weight of your "test pot" and dump the soil out of it. If there's moisture in the bottom half, it's not time to water yet.
If it IS time to water, try not to get water on the stalk.
Once you get two or three large leaves you can start to breathe a sigh of relief.
Stressful, isn't it?

misshaped and stunned leaves could be sign of stress due to FMV. as to drying up.. what they said above. 

Thanks for the replies, yes Ruuting, very stressful!!!

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