I received this cutting a few weeks ago from a very generous gorgi. I soaked the end of the cutting in Hormex for a few minutes and put it in a cup with my regular potting mix (2 parts pinebark fine, 1 part peat moss, and 1 part composted cow manure. It took off real fast and is growing nicely.
Thanks gorgi.

"gene"

Gene, any special reason for rooting cup to be up-right this time as against the inverted
method. I was thinking of using your inverted style for easier up-potting.

Great job Gene!  That Hormonex is some of the best stuff!  It also makes the roots tough and strong so you won't have any trouble getting that cutting out.  Looking forward to seeing fig pics next year!

cheers!

Paully, the reason I used the cup in the upright position is first of all it was a long cutting and I planned on starting and growing it near the window next to my desk. Since there is no room there to put it in a tote I used this method so I could easily put an inverted cup over it. It seems to like it's environment so far. After the new year I will be starting a bunch of cuttings and will again use the upside down cups and a tote. That has work great for me. This is the first time I've started a cutting directly in a cup without rooting first in a baggie.

Thanks Snag, I hope I have many lovely pictures to post as the season develops next year.

"gene"

Funny, how the twig chose to sprout from its mid-section
(rather than from the still green tip)!
Anyway; it does not matter...
My congrats for a job well done.

Nice!!

Thanks Danny,

Thanks gorgi, I owe it all to you. Since it has sprouted so nicely at the mid level I had thoughts of cutting it off right above the sprout and attempting to root the tip portion. Any thoughts on that.
"gene"

I would leave it be as is; though I do understand the temptation to make two out of it (your call).

Aww, I want mine to look like that. I love the roots, and how it sprouted for you. I will look at my MB to see what I could do to improve her condition. Or am I overeacting.

Very nice, Gene.  Are these just large clear plastic drinking cups?  I wonder if I can find something pretty large and clear, like perhaps 16 oz or so??  I use 1 gal black plastic pots to root my cuttings, since being in San Diego county, we have some pretty mild weather through the winter and early spring.  But, it would be nice to watch for root growth.  Where could I go to get large clear drinking cups (beside the grocery store)??  Lovely cutting, Maltese Falcon and Maltese Beauty are on my wish to grow list, let us know how your cutting fares, how exciting.  You're off to a great start :-)

Nice work Gene!

Jennifer, I give mine little attention except to check it for moisture about every 4 days. Good luck with yours.

Thanks JA, I own all my success to you and the members here.


Patty, yes that is a 32 oz. drinking cup that was given to my by my friend JA. The clear cups allow you to monitor the root growth. I have a 16 oz. cup for the greenhouse.  I'm at the stage of growth now where I put the 32 oz. cup in a colored cup to protect the roots from sun burn. I give the plant a few hours of sun each day and indirect light for the rest.
"gene"

Gene, I love your upside down cup leaving room for the leaf to breath outside of the chamber...nice!  I use a knife to cut slivers on the sides of the cup... your method is a lot more laborious.. Very nice set up and pictures...this variety suppose to be fenomenal.. good luck!

Great job Gene. Looks like the cutting is rooting really good. Some of my cuttings also send out leaves from the lower part of the sections. I don't know why. I just bought a few 32oz deli cups with lids. I'm thinking about doing up side down potting.

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/Winter-Projects-6116198

I hope one day I can have one this "beauty" also :)

Patty, I get my 32 oz clear deli cups and lids from   http://www.webstaurantstore.com/

Excellent service and shipping.

Peter, since I came up with the upside down cup method, my success rate has gone up greatly. It allows you to move the cutting from the cup to a one gallon pot without disturbing the roots at all. I was losing cuttings on the move before but now that has gone to just about zero loss at transplanting. I do water the cutting before transplanting and slightly compact the mix in the cup by rolling the cup between my hands. This helps the roots break free from the cup. Since I water the cutting first, I put it into slightly moist but drier mix in the pot which wicks away any excess water. Good luck with your rooting.
"gene"

Ahh.. I didn't know that Gene.. Thank you. Definitely one of the greatest knowledge I came across this forum..

Thanks for the link, Mike, 32 oz. would be much better.  And looks like I will be checking out Gene's upside down cup method on the forum!

Patty, you may want to check out Foreverfigs thread "Winter Projects" on page 5 and see his video if you haven't already
done so.

Gene, your Maltese falcon looks wonderful! I am happy for you that it is doing so well.
Jeff