So far, so good. I have a few that have not rooted yet. But none that have rotted. And I have at least two of every variety that I have tried to root so far. Here's hoping that continues!
I recently started trying Dip N'Grow rooting hormone, and it seems to have made a big different the quality of roots that I am getting. For me; much better than Clonex, the powdered stuff, or none at all. I am mainly using it on variety that are proving hard to root, but I am start to experiment with it some more after being impressed with my first few uses.
I have been using two methods, choosing between them depending on the cuttings. One is to stand in water cups until the white bumps show up in numbers, and then move to cups and the humidity bin. The other method is to stand in water for a 2 - 3 days, score the cuttings slightly, maybe dip in the rooting hormone, and then into the moss bin until roots show.
I actually use two humidity bins. The first on is kept at a higher humidity and mostly dark. After roots and the first leaves show, I move cutting to the second bin. This second bin has a clear top with ventilation holes for a lower humidity, and a grow light above it. This two stage approach keeps the plants from going into shock after coming out of the humidity bin and under the lights. When fully rooted in the second bin I move the plant under larger grow lights. No shock at all.
CliffH
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Texas (N. Houston area) - zone 8b
Wish List: Figo Preto, Col de Dame Blanca-Negra, Deanna, Strawberry Verte, Violette de Sollies, LSU Red (new)
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