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Here a root, there a root...

Sneaked a peek at my cuttings and...here a root, there a root, everywhere a root, root. LOL 
Here are just a few of the 25 different varieties I have in sphagnum beds: 
Celeste
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Black Greek
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Conadria
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Brown Turkey
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I'm so excited!!!!!!


Good luck

The moss looks too wet, maybe just me.  If you can squeeze more than a drop or two out of it by squeezing a hand full I'm afraid you may be in trouble.  You want it just barely moist to provide high humidity. If it is too wet, they will likely rot.  At this point they should be and remain solid white for some time before they harden off.  The Black Greek looks to be turning. Hope I'm wrong.

Looks like you are own your way and with 25 different varieties your going to be very busy soon! I have decided to no root cutting till early spring due to the poor light conditions. I see you also live in the cold zone 5 environment, have you had any trouble rooting cuttings now and keeping them healthy through the winter? 

Wayyyyyy to wet. Wring that moss out till almost dry!

Yes, I know it looks frightfully sodden...but it's not, it's the camera settings that make it appear that way.  It also makes the moss appear to be a light reddish tan, when in fact it's actually a dark brown.  I'd wrung out all the water possible (not even a drop more can be squeezed out of it) and if you put your hand down in it, your hand comes away dry. I've rooted countless of cuttings before (although not figs), and I know how fast and easily rot and mold can set in if the medium is even the slightest bit too damp.  As soon as I uploaded the pics from the camera I knew someone would say it was waaaay too wet as that's how it certainly appears, and I was going to explain about the camera settings in the initial post...but in my excitement, I forgot. :)  

Regarding overwintering, I'll be keeping them in the plant room for the winter, along with my citrus trees. It's cooler than the rest of the house and is equipped with plant lights on a timer as well as having large picture windows free from window coverings to allow for as much natural lighting as possible.

It looks like you are on your way. Get out your check book because this habbit can be overwhelming.:)

How exciting!

Recently on the good advice of a couple of people here, I refrigerated my Qing Pi cuttings till February, but I couldn't resist trying just one, and yesterday I saw a root! I understand the thrill, and envy you your winter set-up!

Sounds like you have a great winter set up. Nice to hear someone is also growing citrus trees in zone 5 with success.

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Originally Posted by Ashita
How exciting!

Recently on the good advice of a couple of people here, I refrigerated my Qing Pi cuttings till February, but I couldn't resist trying just one, and yesterday I saw a root! I understand the thrill, and envy you your winter set-up!


Thanks. :)   I've got cuttings in the refrigerator as well. I only started those varieties of which I have more than a couple of cuttings. I plan on comparing them at the end of next year's growing season, providing I have some success from both the cuttings started now and the ones I'll be starting in February.  

Now that will be interesting! Be sure to post the results!

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Originally Posted by Ashita
Now that will be interesting! Be sure to post the results!


Will do. :)

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Originally Posted by RegencyLass
Yes, I know it looks frightfully sodden...but it's not, it's the camera settings that make it appear that way.  It also makes the moss appear to be a light reddish tan, when in fact it's actually a dark brown.  I'd wrung out all the water possible (not even a drop more can be squeezed out of it) and if you put your hand down in it, your hand comes away dry. I've rooted countless of cuttings before (although not figs), and I know how fast and easily rot and mold can set in if the medium is even the slightest bit too damp.  As soon as I uploaded the pics from the camera I knew someone would say it was waaaay too wet as that's how it certainly appears, and I was going to explain about the camera settings in the initial post...but in my excitement, I forgot. :)  

Regarding overwintering, I'll be keeping them in the plant room for the winter, along with my citrus trees. It's cooler than the rest of the house and is equipped with plant lights on a timer as well as having large picture windows free from window coverings to allow for as much natural lighting as possible.
~can i do mulbery cuttings this way in the damp moss and bin ?/~

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