I just got a cutting of a variety I really want (Verte) and I need to make sure I do everything right to maximise the success of rooting. In the past I would just stick them in potting soil and maybe half would root. Now I want to try the baggie method, but there are still some unclear aspects, and I would appreciate if someone could give me some pointers:

1. What concentration of bleach solution do I use to clean the cutting? Do wash it off at the end, or let them air dry?

2. Do I do anything unusual to the cutting (i.e. scratch the bark, cut a ring around, remove the terminal tip, etc?)

3. How much of the cutting do I wrap in damp paper? The part that I want to grow roots (i.e. bottom) or the other part (i.e. the top of the cutting)? Do I wrap the towel around the end, or leave it free?

4. Once it show some root growth, I transfer it to clear plastic containers with a mixture of mostly perlite (say 80%) with some soil - right? How deep should I place the cutting in? Do I compact the media around the cutting, or let it be fluffy with more air pockets?

I guess that is is for now. I'm so excited!!!

1) 10% is usually recommended. 1 part bleach in 9 parts water

2) Not necessary.

3) Wrap the entire cutting/bundle, leaving maybe the bottom 1/2" exposed.

4) The deeper you place the cutting (and the less exposed to the air), the less issues you will have with the cutting drying out, and the less mold issues. Don't pack the potting mix.

If you're like me and you like to stuff as much info as possible and read as many viewpoints as possible, here are some links of interest:

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=2725178&highlight=leon+mold

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=2137711&highlight=leon+mold