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Lukie29

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Posted 1422131773	Reply with quote #1

I have a bunch of cuttings going, they're doin well but a couple have put out nice white roots and then they start to look clear and unhealthy. Its 80 degrees and 90% humidity in the grow chamber. Also when they put out the initial leaves the first set look healthy as does the shoot but the second set of leaves get dark and kinda curled up around the edges. Once the shoot is about an inch long and there's a leaf or two I put them under lights. I'd appreciate any info on any of this. Thank you kindly __________________ My wish list is: Naples White, JH Adriatic, Deanna, Peters Honey, Paradiso, Raspberry Latte, Jolly Tiger, Malta Black, Maltese Falcon, Maltese beauty, , Petite negra, Zingarella, Black Madeira, 143-36, 184-15, 187-25, Conadria, Black Ischia, Sucrette, Black mission, Trojano, Yellow Neches, King.

Ampersand

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jdsfrance

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Posted 1422136361	Reply with quote #3

Hi Lukie29, Put them under the growlight asap, don't wait for the buds to unfold or they will more likely not adapt to the light and will burn or rot. So as soon as the buds turn from brown to green, put them under a grow light. Good luck ! __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

cis4elk

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Posted 1422174333	Reply with quote #4

I'll guess too wet also. Based off what I have to go off of. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

Yeehova

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Posted 1422189618	Reply with quote #5

I agree, lack of light and too much moisture. One of my cuttings was doing this in a humidity chamber but is now recovering well in open air. __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

notoriouscrab

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Posted 1422195935	Reply with quote #6

I have a cutting that did the same. Had it in the humidity chamber took it out and under the grow lights, then the leaves turned brown at the edges and the fell off. Should I put it back it the chamber or not? Also I would like to post some pics. Could anyone tell me how to compress the photo, message says its to large.

brettjm

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Posted 1422199069 · Edited	Reply with quote #7

Clear roots are dead roots. Sounds like its too wet. I've been battling with overwatering my cuttings since day 1, so I've seen my fair share of roots dying. I think its one of those things you just have to learn, and try to survive until you get the hang of it. They need so very little water...you have to ignore your instincts a bit. Also, I've basically said screw the humidity chamber at this point. I kept many of my cuttings in one for awhile, but as I got lazier and more frustrated shuttling plants in and out of the humidity chamber based on roots and leaves, I discovered that they do great if I just pot them up after I see roots, and say screw the humidity chamber. Other than my tendency to overwater (seriously...its awful), they've been doing great without the chamber. I rather like the idea, because it forces the plants to cope with lower humidity earlier, which means no weaning them from humidity later on. __________________ In GA, Zone 7b/8a Wish list: more space to put in figs.

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