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Rooting Green RdB Cuttings

I air layered a RdB and decided there was much more top growth than the root system could support so I find myself with a few green cuttings. They are really green as in they grew in the last 2 months.

Wound up with three pencil thick 8 inch cuttings stripped down to a couple of leaves each in a glass of dechlorinated water on on the windowsill, no direct sunlight this time of year in this window. While I have rooted dormant cuttings these greenies are a first for me.

Any suggestions on additional techniques to boost success rates?

Was thinking about adding an air stone and air pump to add O2 to the water as I read that new roots in water love O2.

Maybe a humidity dome of some sort?

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Originally Posted by striveforfreedom
I air layered a RdB and decided there was much more top growth than the root system could support so I find myself with a few green cuttings. I mean really green as the grew in the last 2 months. Wound up with three pencil thick 8 inch cuttings stripped down to a couple of leaves each in a glass of de chlorinated water on on the windowsill, no direct sunlight this time of year in this window. While I have rooted dormant cuttings these greenies are a first for me. Any suggestions on additional techniques to boost success rates? Was thinking about adding an air stone and air pump to add O2 to the water as I read that new roots in water love O2. Maybe a humidity dome of some sort?



 I have done many. Use the peat/perlite 50/50 mix. I usually put the cup and plant in a gallon ziplock.

Thanks Jake, I just popped a one gallon ziploc bag on top of hem. Also cut all leaves off less one that I halved.

Make sure the windowsill isn't too cold.

Will do Bob. I'll check it in the evenings and see if it gets cool or drafty when the wind blows.

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