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« Reply #75 on: August 16, 2011, 04:27:32 PM » |
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When taking hibiscus cuttings it is very important that the plant is healthy and well fertilized. Same for grafts. The sugars and nutrients stored in the cutting must feed the cutting until the cutting makes roots and can start taking in new nutrients.
Welcome to the forum, Diana! You live in Russia, yes?
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« Reply #76 on: August 18, 2011, 07:31:53 AM » |
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Thanks for the reply, David. I think the same  Well I took cuttings from fertilized plants and from plants which wasn't fertilized during 2-3 weeks, I have not so much experience so I will not make any gtreat conclusions - it was ok both times, but now I know that taking cuttings only from not fertilized plants it's surely just a prejudice and nothing more Diane I think you have heard wrong, its best not to grow cuttings in a mix with fertilizer [ it can burn the new roots] but for certain you can take cuttings from a healthy plant that is fertilised, I do it all the time with reasonable success. I would assume grafting is the same but best let Charlie or one of the others who take grafts advise you, I have only ever done one so not sure.
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« Reply #77 on: August 18, 2011, 08:23:56 AM » |
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Thank you, Charlie! Yes, you are right - I'm from this far far country I wanted to registr here a long time ago - so great hisicuses, great articles on the site which i read many times... but I use English very rare last years so I'm ashame for it's level little bit for feel free to write a lot. Now I know for sure that good fertilized cutting is better for any reasons, thanks! Also I'd wish to ask your advice, how to prepare cuttings for grafting and rooting when you get it by the post from another country from a friend when cuttings spend about 2 weeks in the envelope? Well I had such interesting experience last year but almost all cutting died with fungus unfortunately. What to do with the cuttings after geting it from the post office that cuttings have any chances for live?... Sincerely, Diana When taking hibiscus cuttings it is very important that the plant is healthy and well fertilized. Same for grafts. The sugars and nutrients stored in the cutting must feed the cutting until the cutting makes roots and can start taking in new nutrients.
Welcome to the forum, Diana! You live in Russia, yes?
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« Reply #78 on: August 20, 2011, 03:57:36 PM » |
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I finally got my cuttings to root ! Just got a 3lb box of cuttings I hope they root also |
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« Reply #79 on: August 20, 2011, 05:05:18 PM » |
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« Reply #80 on: August 22, 2011, 11:55:11 PM » |
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Charlie is my High Voltage likely to have been a graft or a cutting, or is it not possible to say.
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« Reply #81 on: August 23, 2011, 08:58:00 AM » |
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David, your High Voltage is almost certainly a cutting grown plant.
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« Reply #82 on: October 13, 2011, 11:35:56 AM » |
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Since I've never had much luck in rooting cuttings, I am trying to see if I have better luck getting them to root in spagnum moss. I have 3 Saffron Moon and 1 High Voltage cutting that I'm experimenting with. I had a much higher germination rate with my seeds by just placing them on top of the soil and covering them with a thin layer of finely cut up moss.
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« Reply #83 on: October 16, 2011, 12:59:15 PM » |
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If anyone wants to know Dress blues is a good rooter so far. I think all the cuttings I received from chris are rooting.
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« Reply #84 on: April 25, 2012, 10:04:03 AM » |
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Charlie (and all), I've been experimenting with rooting cuttings and have a few questions. I had some success last year rooting in soil after dipping in Dip N Gro, so that's what I've been trying this year as well. Thus far, no luck. Every single cutting has rotted, despite me using the same procedures this year. I think it may be the soil. What is your preferred rooting media? I was thinking of switching over to perlite. I've seen rot and mold growing on the tips of cuttings that I've inserted into the soil. Does perlite deter mold as well as fungal and bacterial growth? How often to you clean your pruners/blade when taking cuttings? I've been cleaning mine with rubbing alcohol each time I work on a new plant. A concern I have with perlite is that it may be too dry for cuttings. Do you tent your cuttings or have them under misters? No misters here... I have been tenting them but with all the rot and mold issues perhaps I shouldn't. Do you add any fungicide to the water as you keep the cuttings moist? Thank you in advance!!!! |
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« Reply #85 on: April 25, 2012, 11:52:01 AM » |
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What is the active ingredient in Dip n Grow? It should be at least 1% but no more than 5% IBA to promote root formation. Soil works, but is usually not sterile enough for cuttings, I started using rapid rooter plugs, which are similar to oasis plugs but have a better water to air ratio that promotes more vigorous root formation. Also using a bottom heat source, helps cuttings root much faster. I do not use any fungicide, but I am a purist  A 1% solution of Hydrogen peroxide seems to keep fungus and bacteria at bay. Good luck! |
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« Reply #86 on: April 25, 2012, 02:54:50 PM » |
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Dip N Gro is 1% IBA. What's your success rate with known rooters in Rapid Rooter? What do you use for bottom heat? Is it just a simple, home heating pad or something designed for rooting?
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« Reply #87 on: April 25, 2012, 04:45:01 PM » |
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I seem to have either a near 100% success rate or a near 100% failure with my cuttings, and I think its due to getting the moisture just right when I am successful.
Maybe someone can answer me this as I don't understand what is happening, sometimes after 2 months I will think a cutting has took, the leaves are not going limp but its not growing, or if it is its minutely slow, but when I examine it there are no roots but the base of the stem has openedand swollen to near doubled in size, I seem to get this on some cv's a lot.
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« Reply #88 on: April 26, 2012, 04:57:00 AM » |
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Rooting from cuttings is a complicated subject - I have a 300 page text book on propagation from cuttings. When it works, it works, but often it doesn't. You have to figure out what works for you in your specific situation, and then try to repeat exactly what you did when it does work. There are so many variables that I can't give a recipe that will work in every situation. In my situation I use filtered water, Oasis wedges, controlled humidity, controlled temperature, artificial light, rooting hormones and fungicides, and very healthy stock plants to get the best results. OTOH, I've heard of people in places like Florida with naturally high humidity who have taken a cutting, stuck it straight in the ground, and it rooted and then grew into a nice hibiscus. That won't work for a nursery, where we need predictable and reliable results so we try to control all known factors. Then there are the unknown ones...............ah well. It is a type of "magic" when it happens!
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« Reply #89 on: April 27, 2012, 10:19:24 AM » |
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I'm going to get some Oasis cubes and Rapid Rooter and give both a try.
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