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DomGardens

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Posted 1476905420	Reply with quote #1

Hi All, I started this cutting a few weeks ago in water, could you tell me if this cutting looks healthy. Also, do you think it is time to move the cutting to a growing medium, I have seen earlier posts where folks have said too early can cause you to lose the cutting. I attached a link to the photos below: https://twitter.com/DomGardens/status/788823691262058496 Thank you all in advance. Dom __________________ Dom Figventory Spreadsheet @DomGardens domgardensitaly@gmail.com 609-457-6825

fignutty

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Posted 1476908043	Reply with quote #2

Looks fine to me. And yes I'd move it to a well draining soil mix. __________________ Steve in Alpine TX 7b/8a Wish list: Sangue Dolce, Siblawi, Victoria, Emalyn's Purple, Colonel Littman's Black Cross

CliffH

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Posted 1476909239	Reply with quote #3

Yes, it is okay to move. I actually move the cuttings that I have rooted in water to a soil (or soil-less) mix sooner, when the roots are still white (and about the diameter or yours). All that I have done this to have survived and are growing well. CliffH __________________ Texas (N. Houston area) - zone 8b Wish List: Figo Preto, Col de Dame Blanca-Negra, Deanna, Strawberry Verte, Violette de Sollies, LSU Red (new)

cjmach1973

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Posted 1476910457	Reply with quote #4

when the roots start turning brown like that, they are usually more sturdy, and able to handle going in a light soil mixture. I remember a forum member cutting off an air-layer when the roots were still white, and they broke right off when he started to manipulate the cutting.

CliffH

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Posted 1476910796	Reply with quote #5

I usually plant the water rooted cuttings in the potting mix when the roots are only about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. So, this prevents most of the breakage. __________________ Texas (N. Houston area) - zone 8b Wish List: Figo Preto, Col de Dame Blanca-Negra, Deanna, Strawberry Verte, Violette de Sollies, LSU Red (new)

DomGardens

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Posted 1476910842	Reply with quote #6

Thanks guys, I was concerned that they were not healthy when they started to change color. what do you guys use for medium? Dom __________________ Dom Figventory Spreadsheet @DomGardens domgardensitaly@gmail.com 609-457-6825

MStanleyross

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Posted 1476924785	Reply with quote #7

I use Pro-Mix, it works best on my cuttings. __________________ Wish List: Sodus Scilian, Dall' Osso, Kathleen Black, I-258, Malta Black, Ischia Black, Persian White, Native de Argentile, Lampeira Preta, Sofeno Petro and any LSU or any duplicates you may have. Zone 7 East Tn.

rogerfwright

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Posted 1477005067	Reply with quote #8

yes they look okay to me good luck __________________ ROGER SAVANNAH GA. ZONE 8B

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