Here is the progress on my first try with 4 of my cuttings. I got these cutting 03-17-14. I tried bagging them but they just wouldn't stop molding so I cleaned them again and moved them to moss in a small plastic tote and they finally rooted. Then I put them in cups with the Perl/Verm mix about 2-3 weeks ago. When I did I lost the tips on some of them, they just turned black and fell off?!?

I'm trying to follow the flow chart that pino and ascpete put together in http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/stages-of-fig-cuttings-growth-6765676?highlight=flow+chart&pid=1281691652#post1281691652  Also, Rafed mentioned letting the roots form a "birds nest" which only one is even close to now.  Does that still apply to those with better leaf growth?

I don't think they're ready for a larger pot but I am trying to lower the humidity they need.  I took the lid off last night for a couple hours and the BT leaves really drooped, even with misting.  So now I'm not sure where they are at.  Should I continue keeping them in the bin?  Try taking lid off but for less time?  Please share any thoughts on where you think they are in the process.  Thanks in advance.


                 

They look great!

Try slowly lowering humidity in the bin, IMO 2 hours is too long initially.  If you have a RH meter it makes it easier, but what I do is crack the lid a bit (24x7), and keep increasing how open the bin is until leaves are used to the the drier air, over 1-2 weeks.

But looking at the 2 plants with good roots and small leaves, you might be able to get them out pretty quick, as the roots have little to support.  The BT seems leaf heavy and root poor so it cannot support the water loss from the large leaves.  The other one is in between.

Disclaimer: I'm still new at this.

Phil

I keep mine in humidity until they have two or three large leaves, and I start watering more at that point.
I've been going straight from sphagnum to Promix and it's worked a lot better, but there's lots of variables, like warmer temperatures.
It seems to be all too easy to damage roots in clear cups.
The amount of roots on Texas #1 and Kadota must feel very encouraging. Nice work!

Hi figpit,
I would pot them in regular compost. Your mix may be too much draining .
For me those cuttings have enough leaves and roots to go sink or swim .
Mine are all out now outside for sink or swim .
Here, Night temps are around 9° and above, and day temps are around 17°C and above so they should be fine in a partly shady location.

Tim,
I would say that you're at Pino's Stage #3.

I don't use humidity Domes / Bins for any length of time, so I can't comment on their use except to advise to harden off the cuttings to ambient humidity as quickly as possible.

Your mix may also be a problem, from my experience the fine particles of vermiculite will hold too much water next to the cutting and roots. A fast draining potting mix  and or sifted Perlite may be a better growing media, which will provide the necessary aeration that is needed for healthy root growth. The mix needs to remain damp, never wet,  but well aerated.

Since they are already rooted, you could also pinch (remove) a few of the larger leaves, but leave the stems attached to the cutting, the stems will fall off by themselves. Watering with dilute fertilizer should also be done at this time since the cuttings have roots (1/2 teaspoon Miracle-Gro All purpose / 1 gallon of water), I also use it as a spray to mist the leaves.

Good Luck.

BTW, the Kadota1 and TWEb#1 don't need to be in a humidity bin since they are already rooted and have minimal leaves.

Thank you all for the comments.

I started leaving the lid cracked open and spraying and watering with dilute fertilizer.  I'm going to get them out of the bin asap.  It felt weird but I pinched off a couple larger leaves.

@jdsfrance...I'm sure you're successful with your figs, so I'm curious why you suggest potting in compost when others use faster draining potting mixes?  Doesn't the compost tend to hold too much water more like soil?  Do you amend the compost with perlite or other?  I want to know to why it works for you as I would like to use some compost to make my own potting mix down the road.