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| Hey there again, I took some cuttings about 3 weeks ago for the first time. I attempted the most simple method I could think of, and just stuck the two cuttings in the same small container of perlite and potting soil (all I had when I made the spur of the moment decision to try) after scuffing up the soil side and dipping them in rooting hormone. I went on a week trip and came back to cuttings with new leaves growing, no blackening at all, and in general they just look happy. I have resisted the urge to pull the cuttings out. Should I take a peek to make sure they're callousing and the leaves aren't misleading me, or just leave them be and see what happens? It's so exciting to think I may be successful with my first attempt at taking rose cuttings (even with less than ideal substrate). Jay |
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| Jay, I would leave them alone. It's hard to say whether you've been successful, at this point. Some cuttings will go along quite perky, staying green and living off the energy stored in the cutting (rather than using it to make roots). When that happens, they eventually blacken. I have had cuttings start to root, and look good, and fail some time later. Or sit there and do NOTHING, and then suddenly put out new growth. The main reason that we use transparent plastic drinking glasses (disposable ones, that are not rigid) rather than more-conventional pots, or "bands" is that we can SEE the roots, when they get going, without disturbing anything. We just drill 3-4 1/4-in. dia. holes in the bottom of each cup. Jeri |
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| Jay, I would definitely not peek just yet. I am notorious around these parts for letting my curiosity get the best of me, but even I would wait until the 6 week mark at a minimum. Josh |
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| Too soon! Leave them alone. I use the clear cups like Jeri does. It solves the urge to peek problem. |
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- Posted by ArbutusOmnedo 10 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 26, 13 at 19:07
| I'll hold off for another 3 weeks or so then! Thanks y'all. Jay |
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| Congratulations! Sounds very encouraging! Should you peek? Short answer: no |
Here is a link that might be useful: A good day for rosing or how to get screamed at by the whole rose forum
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| Bluegirl, Oh my gosh hahaha. That is perfect. I wish we could sticky posts on this board because I feel like that thread is one for the books. Josh |
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| Ya gotta have a little fun with this stuff, race fans. :-) Jeri |
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- Posted by Kippy-the-Hippy 10 Sunset 24 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 26, 13 at 22:14
| I know how you feel. I have my new box of cuttings sitting in the partial shade doing the terrarium thing. I can see the little buds starting to grow and have high hopes, but the reality is it far to early for mine to even begin to hope that they are rooting. I am just happy that so far, they are still alive and not slimy black sticks. Now to start a second terrarium box :) |
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| Good for you Kippy. (Did you use the willow water?). This is all a great deal of fun, but in a sort of gardening Black Age, we really NEED your success. :-) Jeri |
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- Posted by Kippy-the-Hippy 10 Sunset 24 (My Page) on Wed, Nov 27, 13 at 12:45
| Jeri, the cat was in LOVE with the willow water...lol I had to move it. I started the last half of the batch with it, so we will see how it does. I am going to pick a few more canes to sit and soak in it today or tomorrow. How long does it last in a cool dark area? It is sad to see some one post about a plant that is doing wonderful in their garden and look to see who offers it and find only Vintage listed. As a group, I bet we could all work to keep many of those roses alive and in gardens fairly easily. Just think if when we went to prune or pick a few blooms if we either tried to root and share the plant or sent the cuttings to someone with a similar climate to try and root there. Yes some plants will be hard to root or dislike any pruning and sadly those are the ones most likely to be lost. But many could be spread about. I hope to add a few more boxes that I can start plants in, I would like to keep and plant one in my garden, keep a second to pot up to 5g and grow out and then 2 or more to share as gallons. I figure if my first plant does not make it I have a back up, if my plant takes off, I can start more and then share that big plant with a local historical society Most of my plants are still babies or ones I can not/will not propagate, but I look forward to them getting big enough to share and having my own little green house to keep them in. (Mom decided I can get rid of an old chicken coop so I have a new area to take over....hahaha) |
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