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last fall, i took the cups out of the box when i saw water being drawn to the top of the cutting. it's wasn't anything i read about, but i was just worried that it might mold or something.

 

i have a Black Madeira cutting that's doing this. i'm thinking about taking it out of the box and putting it outside under a shade.

 

when is a good time to take the cuttings out of the box? i would think either i see the roots through the cup or leaves are big enough, but i'm not there yet.

 

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Pete, if you see roots growing out the cup take it out of the box but keep it inside, the sun is probably too strong for it. I would wait a week and if it still looks good move it to a 1 gallon pot.

I rushed to get some of my newly rooted ones outside and fried them in the sun so all of mine will stay indoors for a bt longer. The may see a nice shady spot outside until they get stronger.

Folks here prevented me from killing all my rootlings, live and learn. Thank you everyone!
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