green cutttings seem to start really quickly, but i'm running into problem where either they are not putting out the roots, or they put out the roots but the cuttings are drying up even after they have put out nice set of leaves and started to grow.

i think the heat around here is too much for the green cuttings to get to a point where they will harden enough to grow normally.

i have few ideas. i'll be trying that out with next set of green cuttings. if i ever get some.

pete

p.s. i think i'm only going to end up with one RdB. hardwood cutting was very thin and i didn't think it won't make it, but this one is growing nicely. on the other hand the green cutting was doing so great, i thought it will make it and now top half of the cutting is drying up in our 103 degree heat even with ton of humidity outside..

My green cuttings are definitely taking a lot more time and effort to root and grow. I moved six to band pots, and they've pretty much been sitting that way. I see some green buds though, so I think they're going to make it. Well, I hope so. Best of luck!

You need to keep up the humidity and keep them away from the sun. Take a look at how I root them.

http://www.treesofjoy.com/content/rooting-softwood-fig-cuttings

Very helpful!

Thanks Bass

I keep mine in a plastic box I uncovered them for a few hours and the leaves drooped dramatically I gave them a little spray with the spray bottle covered them back up and an hour later they were fine 

All my green cuttings had root initials when they came. I put them directly into cup and they stayed in bin for three weeks. I left the lid open few hours at a time to monitor if they need to stay in longer. At a point that they were good to go. for half a day with lid open, I took them out.

They were all doing great leaves were green and beautiful. RdB even had root showing at the edge of the cups.

However, within a week, I noticed the cuttings themselves drying up. By that time it was too late. The cuttings would not recover.

Now greenwood cutting of RdB is already in 1 gal. Even two days ago it wa doing great. They were all under the shade.

I'm hoping bottom half of the cutting is still good. Now I have bag over it with corners cut off for some air. If bottom half of the cutting above soil survive and top dries out, it will air prune itself. Otherwise, I'm sure it's a goner.

Other green cuttings were all about same. Nice leaves. But, never put out any roots even after 3 weeks. I pulled them out, and noticed bottom rotting away. I did not over water. For these, I cut the bottom off and put them into a bag with wet paper towel.

All the hardwood cuttings are doing much better. They all rooted. My Socorro Black is putting out buds.

I think, even with green cuttings, baggie method to start the root to certain length might be a good idea. Also, covering the cutting until the cuttings harden. This will be long and painful process with chance of mold and rot due to high humidity.

Pete