Hi!Could anyone tell me how to take a cutting successfully?My hubby came home the other day with a cutting from a plant that one of his patients had given him.All we know about the plant is that its a climber.I have put it in a little pot of water for now,but it's started to droop,and i think i might lose it.What do i need to do,or is it too late?Thanks in advance for your help xxx
2007-11-12 18:11:07 · 7 answers · asked by glitter 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Amanda is right fresh cuttings are important
I take cuttings usually 2-3 inches. The bottom cut just below a node(where a leaf or branch comes from the stem) This the meristem area where cells can form what ever plant needs ie roots , leaves, stem.
Dip cutting in rooting hormone and insert into a free draining mix, keep mix damp at all times. Cuttings can take a few weeks to a few months to root enough to pot up. You Dont need to check every 6 hours , thats bulls hit
Either get your self a book on basic plant propagation or contact a local college that runs horticultural classess
Growing plants from cuttings is easy, you just need to now the proceedures and a healthy dose of common sense
I have been propagating plants for years, at home and work, I still get failures, but thats how I learn
2007-11-12 19:06:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cut the cutting stem at an angle to open up the largest area of stem,,,dip it in some rooting powder or rooting gel is better as it doesn`t clog up the stem,,dip it in about 1 inch up the stem then pot up and water well,,take 3 or 4 cuttings as some may not take,,after a week you should notice small nodules appear on the stem,,this is the cutting throwing out some new roots,,keep it warm and well lit,,check it avery 6 hours or so,,,
2007-11-12 18:17:22 · answer #2 · answered by McCanns are guilty 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Lots of things root in water. Cutting 6-8" long, strip lower leaves, clear container of water. You should see roots in 1-2 weeks.
2007-11-12 21:31:19 · answer #3 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start by recutting a bit off the cutting it may have dried before you put it in water,when it looks firmer ,follow advice re potting.
2007-11-12 21:33:21 · answer #4 · answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take out of the water as you dont water in winter and cutings is best taken in march the growing season
2007-11-12 20:16:43 · answer #5 · answered by miriam m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answer really depends on the type of plant you're asking about... could you get a pic of the plant or the name?
2007-11-13 07:56:53 · answer #6 · answered by trehugr4life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually cuttings need to be fresh to propagate them. if its already drooping, you may have lost it.
2007-11-12 18:15:37 · answer #7 · answered by Doc Obvious 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋