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Help with Cuttings

Hi everyone,

I'm new here.  I recently received two varieties of fig cuttings (Bianca Giuglia and Chieti Abruzzesi) from italiangirl74.  The varieties originated in my home region of Italy, so they have sentimental value. 
I'm using the baggy method, and one of the Chieti Abruzzesi is starting to root a lot.  I am wondering what I should do next.  Most of the roots happen to be on the "top" of the cutting (where the leaves are), so could I plant them upside down?  Also, could I get more than one tree from one cutting?  I posted pics of the cutting.  (Sorry, my camera is bad so they are blurry).

Thanks everyone!

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About the "Y" shaped cutting, if I was you I will plant it horizontally with the shoot on the tip above the soil level. That will help cover the roots. Also, it is possible that another shoot may form later close to the other end and then you can cut it in summer to separate the two (if another shoot comes).

I agree with Akram 100%

Ciao Joe, I am soo glad to see you on here, Much better to see than the video. I would do exactly as was stated. I am soo happy for you. When potted up, please don't over water.  Ciao Ciao and welcome. That is same bags and paper I sent to you. I noticed my writing. Always remember to wash your cuttings as well when you receive them from people. Lukewarm water, they were washed before mailed, but its always good practice to do it again.

Thanks everyone.  Would I just pot it in regular potting soil?  Also, once I was ready to split it (when the other shoot forms) would it still form under soil?  Thanks again.

Any commercial soil with good porosity for drainage will do or you can mix your own. I always add extra perlite to commercial soil to enhance porosity and drainage.
Since the stick is covered by the soil, the additional shoot will form under the soil if it does. There is good probability it will since there are a number of nodes buried but one cannot be 100% sure.

Most potting soils available at Home Depot, local Nurseries, etc probably do not drain well enough and you will have to mix them with additional Perlite to get proper drainage. You can always water more frequently, but you can't subtract water from a soggy, too-wet soil, so err on the side of too much drainage.

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