71GTO
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Posted 1292372521
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I am trying a few different methods with a bunch of cuttings I was given. Some are doing better then others. I have a few that have what look to me to be good roots. I attached a picture. Is this enough for me to plant them in the Vermiculite or should I wait longer?
pitangadiego
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Posted 1292374916
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Go for it.
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snaglpus
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Posted 1292379824
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DITTO! Pot it up!
satellitehead
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Posted 1292386944
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Looks like you got a winner.
71GTO
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Posted 1292424104
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I should put it in vermiculite right? Or is dirt better at this point? Also, do I need to cover it with something to keep in humidity?
gorgi
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Posted 1292426967
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At that stage, mine go into a mix of 2-3 parts potting soil and 1 part perlite (the white stuff) ; nothing [zero] of that too-wet vermiculite...
71GTO
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Posted 1292427233
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Ok, I think I should be able to pick up some perlite. If I can't because all the stuff might be packed up for winter here in NJ. What else could I do. Do I need to cover it like a greenhouse?
gorgi
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Posted 1292428635
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Perlite (small bag) is available at both HD and Lowes, etc... A GH is a preferred wintering place, but inside the
house, next to a bright warm window, or
basement (under a normal light bulb) will do fine...
71GTO
1290311646
Posted 1292428985
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Thanks I will pick some up tonight. So I can just pot it and keep it near a window? I don't need to cover it with anything?
northeastnewbie
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Posted 1292433829
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I would put it in a pot or cup give it a few air holes up each side of the cup. Then I would tent the top with a sandwich bag or plastic bag to hold in the humidity. You are creating a small greenhouse once it pops leaves watch that they do not touch the plastic as they will rot off. I am in gloucester county don't know if that is close but you can stop by or call for information..I even have perlite if you cant find any..
satellitehead
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Posted 1292436476
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I would not put it in direct sunlight.
71GTO
1290311646
Posted 1292438440
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Thanks, I am in mercer county. That might be a bit far for me. I am sure I can find some. Does the zip lock have to cover the whole cutting? I have big frezzer bags that might fit over all the way. I was going to try the soda bottle. I also have plastic wrap I can make a frame with skiwers and wrap it.
Fatnsassytexan
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Posted 1292449926
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The pop bottle will work just as well, as will those suggested by you and others suggested. The point is to have a humid environment, with barely damp soil, & indirect light until it starts growing. Then gradually move to stronger light. Hope this helps.
loslunasfarms
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Posted 1292459309
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Dont put it in vermiculite... It will die on you guaranteed.
Put it in 50% potting soil, 50% perlite, and cover with a tent. A 2L coke bottle works great and put it in indirect sunlight.
71GTO
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Posted 1292475661
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Ok, I potted all the ones with roots coming out. I am going to just drizzle a little bit of water in the soil to make it damp, Is that correct? A bunch of them have leaves and buds growing. I know you need to wait for roots. I am going to just change the paper towel remoisten it and put them back in the back is that right?
Dieseler
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Posted 1292506419
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I first spread mix out flat and use a spray bottle on mist to dampen soil lightly then spoon the mix in holding up scion with 1 hand .
Fredfig
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Posted 1292513278
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All of this is great advise and photos for all of us Newbies ! Thanks.
71GTO
1290311646
Posted 1292518251
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Thanks, I already trickled a little water on the dirt hopefully iit will be ok. If I get anymore roots on other cuttings I will mist the dirt.
71GTO
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Posted 1292518517
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I'm glad this is helpful to others. I am new to this myself. I was given a bunch of cuttings and I am trying a bunch of different methods, so far the bag has produced the fastest and notibale results. I also have cutting just in water that seem do be doing something...
Fatnsassytexan
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Posted 1292523687
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I prefer to add soil mix all the way up the cutting leaving only one or two nodes exposed. It induces rooting all along the stem and help keep the cutting from drying out. Just a suggestion, of course.
71GTO
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Posted 1292524654
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Oh, I can always ad more soil mix I have plenty.
71GTO
1290311646
Posted 1292524702
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Oh, I can always ad more soil mix I have plenty.
loslunasfarms
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Posted 1292600878
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The cutting needs soil at least to the middle. If you bump it could snap off all the roots at the bottom.
71GTO
1290311646
Posted 1293113480
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Ok I checked my cuttings today. The small leave growth has shriveld up and is dry. Does that mean the plastic bag is not keeping the humidity in or do I need to keep the soil more moist? I habe had a few more cutting sprout rootsi am going to try plastic wrap instead of plastic bags. Is there anything I can do to save these cuttings?
