Originally Posted by Fatnsassytexan
Hi Matt, Mine came from Herman 2 originally and I was able to root them 10 out of ten cuttings. I think thay are getting either too much light or too warm. I root mine indoors in the A/C in the dark till roots appear then move them to indirect light.

Originally Posted by brianm
Sometimes it depends on the quality of the cuttings.

Originally Posted by rcantor
Read this page then use the new alternative technique.  You can use any plastic container and you have to rinse the perlite dust off of the larger particles.  Use the coarsest perlite you can find.  If you have a hydroponics store near you they'll often carry ag grade #3 which is the perfect size.  If my cuttings don't root in 5 weeks I always change the media.

http://figs4fun.com/basics_Rooting.html

Originally Posted by AndyInNYC
I was considering white, plastic-ready spray paint for some of my black pots.  I'm using this paint on my 5 gallon 'soy sauce' pails to pretty them up and protect them from UV (they get brittle in one season otherwise).

Wouldn't this exterior painting dramatically lower the temps as well?  I realize that the bamboo looks great, but it seems like a lot of work and expense.


Andrew

Originally Posted by nycfig
Very nice addition to the large black nursery pots.  Looks great!



I tried this same thing.  Made sort of a 'space blanket' for the pots and feel that it did absolutely nothing.

I remember that someone on the forum did a temperature trial some time ago.  Testing the daytime and nighttime temps of pots made from different materials.  I think terra-cotta performed the best.  Don't remember how it turned out but it was a very good thread.

What is happening to your figs that you're trying to protect the pots from the sun?

Originally Posted by fignutty
You might put aluminum foil under the bamboo. The foil is highly effective. That would allow one layer of bamboo. Otherwise I'd say you need two layers.

Originally Posted by jdsfrance
Hi,
Looks nice !
I would have used 2''/6cm more length over the rim to cover the dirt a bit to keep it in shade and fresh.
In one pot, you could use a second layer of bamboo to be more efficient at hiding and shading the dark container .

Originally Posted by VeryNew2Figs
I do like that.  Coincidentally, they've got the bamboo fencing on sale at Menards here.  I will be shamelessly copying your idea ;-)

Originally Posted by Figment
Hi all,

Recommendations needed.

I had a few issues with bugs snacking on the leaves of a few of my potted fig tree. I decided to eliminate the critters with dawn + water solution ( 3tbsp - 1 gallon). I applied last night around 8pm... Most of my figs get full sun until 1pm. So the the figs had been in the shade for a while.
I woke this morning with quite a few leaves that turned a brownish color - like the leaves tarnished.
A few of my figs look unaffected. Regardless, I put all in full shade and washed them with fresh water.

Any suggestions or advise?

Thanks Matt

I'll post pics later

Originally Posted by brianm
Ok, let me confess. Last year I was handed a great deal of rust on my leaves. These were in an overhead watering shaded hoophouse. I bought some concentrated leaf disease spray and didn't read the directions doh! Well I added to much as I painted all my trees white. I thought it would wash off, nope lol. Let's just say it looked awful..lesson learned

Originally Posted by figpig_66
Oh yes it would. Just about a month ago. I mixed up neem oil way to strong and burnt lots of leaves. They were terrible looking. They all look great now. I hae never burnt my leaves before but i mixed it really strong. They next morning they were crispy. I usally follow directions. ;-) lessons learned.

Originally Posted by figpig_66
I think way too much soap. It created a film that may have smoothered the leaves. Wasn't from the sun because you put it on at night and sun hasn't hit it yet. Cut way back on soap. They have a neem oil that you use very lightly mixed with a bit of dawn

Originally Posted by SuperMario1
HELLO!

Originally Posted by rcantor
Welcome!  You'll have over 100 different kinds before you know it.

Originally Posted by dfoster25
Welcome to the forum Matt

Originally Posted by Smyfigs
Welcome, Matt!

Originally Posted by DonCentralTexas
Howdy, and welcome to the forum!

You already have a great collection going on.  I hope you get to taste those this year.

Being from Louisiana you have a real good chance with your hot long summers.