Rooted cutting but roots going up?

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KCMarie

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Good evening folks! I had received three cuttings in April that I got two to root and they are now very lovely plants. The last cutting, it didn't root, had no buds, so I left its lid on and set it in the back bedroom where it got plenty of indirect light. OK, so I kinda forgot about it since early June, ooops!! I went in the room yesterday and Holy Cow! Look what I find! Why are the roots growing upwards? I was thinking that may be where the moisture was inside the plastic bottle turned humidity dome. I know she needs to be potted up real soon, but will the roots stay in the potting soil? I would hate to think they keep trying to grow up to the skies. There are no buds on the cutting, I am hoping they appear someday. Any special tips on potting this up? Thank you! __________________ Marie in Kansas City area Zone 5b or close to it

KCMarie

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Quote: Originally Posted by sppsp Marie, roots look great. Is there any moisture in there? There was before I took the picture. I took off the lid and there was some moisture, that's why I thought maybe the roots grew up to it. I dunno, what are your thoughts on it? __________________ Marie in Kansas City area Zone 5b or close to it

drphil69

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Posted 1404275494	Reply with quote #3

When the roots hit the side of the cup sometimes they get steered up. When you pot up just try to steer them down without breaking them. If they grow up they will just air prune themselves anyway, the tree will be fine. Sometimes it seems neglect works well with figs. Probably due to a tendency to overwater. __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1404275941	Reply with quote #4

Marie, this certainly looks interesting, and although it looks bazaar, it is perfectly normal for the roots to be drown towards moisture. As you guessed the moisture levels are highest at the top part of the container than the bottom part. When you remove the rooted cutting from the container you'll notice the roots are long and with a gentle shaking they will go down, then you can place them all in careful swirling pattern as you poor potting soil over them at same time to plant it.

KCMarie

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Posted 1404349240	Reply with quote #5

Thanks you guys! Appreciate the info, I potted her up this afternoon and have her sitting in between a couple tomato plants so she gets some shade with a little bit of sun through the leaves. I'm planning on just letting her sit there until I see some buds and leaves. Learned something new on this cutting! That's what I'm here for, trying to learn so I really appreciate the info ! __________________ Marie in Kansas City area Zone 5b or close to it

pitangadiego

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Any roots is good roots. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

DallasFigs

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Posted 1404420070	Reply with quote #7

That often happens. Maybe it was a little too wet in the bottom due to gravity pulling water down. So the roots preferred the upper area. __________________ James - Irving, TX - Zone: 8a Follow me on EBay Wish List: 187-25 · Ice Crystal · Maltese Beauty · Maltese Falcon

thearabicstudent

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Posted 1404431377	Reply with quote #8

I bet there was more moisture up above than down below if you forgot about it. And if there are roots it'll bud out. Nothing to be concerned about. I only get concerned if there are buds and leaves and no roots on the side of the cup. __________________ http://www.thearabicstudent.com Maryland, Zone 7a (half a mile from 6b)

KCMarie

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Posted 1404432285	Reply with quote #9

Yes, there was more moisture above than below. It was definitely one that tested my patience and thankfully decided to finally do something! The other two cuttings (other cultivars) were rooted and planted already, both of those cuttings are crazy strong and the one especially is over a foot tall! Good stock I gather! __________________ Marie in Kansas City area Zone 5b or close to it

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1404437533	Reply with quote #10

Marie, this variety that gave you hard time is the dark one in the plate in my Avatar picture...it's an amazing fig. We called it Anatolian Pastilliere because it is a Pastilliere but , interestingly the original tree came from Turkey...

KCMarie

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Posted 1404488387	Reply with quote #11

Thanks Aaron! I'll really be talking nice to the cutting now and be super encouraging to it! Man I love dark figs! I'm glad you told me. Excited now! __________________ Marie in Kansas City area Zone 5b or close to it

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