I rooted my first figs (four Black Mission cuttings) a few months ago by wrapping them in wet newspaper and putting in a ziplock bag.  All four did root successfully, although I did no prep what-so-ever.  I just cut 'em, wrapped 'em, and bagged 'em.

Since then, I've been reading many people use bleach to prep the figs and help prevent mold & root rot.  Obviously, these people are successful or they wouldn't be doing it, but while it would certainly help prevent fungi, I just can't see exposing my fig cuttings to bleach.

On the other hand, H2O2 will also kill molds and is harmless in low doses to the plants.  It rapidly breaks down into water and oxygen.  If mixed too strong, it can damage young roots, but here's some info using H2O2 for plants:

http://www.quickgrow.com/gardening_articles/hydrogen_peroxide_horticulture.html

So, last night I started rooting some cuttings but first soaked & scrubbed the cuttings in a mild H2O2 solution.  Then, I soaked newspaper in the H2O2 solution and wrapped the figs with that before going into the ziplock.

Has anyone else tried, or been using H2O2 for cuttings with success?

I'll post the results, but I anticipate all should be fine!

I use water with the addition of H2O2 to spray the soil when gnats start feeding on (little seedlings appear wilting and fall) or when a little mould starts to appear. I use it at about 10% and it works for me.

Hi Sal!  I'm in Florida 10b, too!

Do you prep your cuttings with bleach or H2O2 before trying to root them?

I'm definately a believer in using H2O2 for gardening.  I was just surprised to see everyone using bleach, which I would only use to sterilize a container, or maybe some equipment.  I'm curious as to why use bleach instead of H2O2?

http://www.physan.com/

Far more dangerous chemicals fall out of the sky on a daily basis
and coat our plants and soil,
organically grown or not.

Good information on H202

http://www.using-hydrogen-peroxide.com/peroxide-garden.html