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winston61

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Posted 1363496187	Reply with quote #1

Hello to all. Most of the cuttings I have set to root are putting on leaves with no visible roots. I have them all in my clear 'rooting box'(a plastic container from wallyworld). Could these cuttings be vulnerable to failure? I keep my rooting mix moist and so far all looks well. Has anyone else had this experience? Thanks to all.

jenniferarino83

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Posted 1363498627	Reply with quote #2

I have read somewhere that anything higher above 72°F will push out leaves rather than roots. And keeping it at a constant temp around 71-70° will push out roots. To answer your question from MY OWN experience, yes, I have seen my cuttings push leaves out first. Truthfully, I leave them in there until I see visible roots. I once experimented, potted up the twig- no roots. Watered. And left it alone for a week, light mist, and it rooted. I did some to other varieties, some just did not take and rotted at the bottom. I hope someone else's will chime in on temperature control. Jennifer __________________ Jennifer A. Brown Wishlist: NONE Boise ID ZONE 5

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