Starting cuttings in the fall

[Ken Duncan]

I have found that I can get good results growing cuttings in the Fall on my Sun Porch after I bring in all of my Tropical plants.
Pure sifted perlite works best for me it sterile and holds a lot of moisture.
I use a box cutter with a new blade to cut the bottom straight across and then scallop cut around the edge before dipping it in Clonex gel.
A heating mat with a thermostat speeds up the process.

 

[jeremy_norbury]

Species?

 

[Ken Duncan]

Species?

Premna and Narrow leaf ficus.

 

[bwaynef]

Ever have much luck with shimpaku in the fall?

 

[Ken Duncan]

Ever have much luck with shimpaku in the fall?

Never tried it.

 

[leatherback]

Ever have much luck with shimpaku in the fall?

I take them yearround with success. Can take a long time to root though.

 

[Ken Duncan]

I have found that I can get good results growing cuttings in the Fall on my Sun Porch after I bring in all of my Tropical plants.
Pure sifted perlite works best for me it sterile and holds a lot of moisture.
I use a box cutter with a new blade to cut the bottom straight across and then scallop cut around the edge before dipping it in Clonex gel.
A heating mat with a thermostat speeds up the process.

The cuttings are growing well and I can pot them up in some soil soon.