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Hibiscus Talk => Hibiscus Care Discussions => Topic started by: Geneva on July 14, 2013, 07:28:30 PM



Title: Rootstock taking over!
Post by: Geneva on July 14, 2013, 07:28:30 PM
I have a plant 'The Path' which was grafted; now that it has bloomed I see that the main plant became 'Pride of Hankins' and just one smaller branch coming off at the base is actually 'The Path'.
Can I chop off the 'Pride of Hankins' main branch just above where the desirable grafted branch is? And if I do that, can I just root the whole cutting of the POH? It's very pretty!!


Title: Re: Rootstock taking over!
Post by: Charlie on July 15, 2013, 05:36:42 AM
Yes, it is best to remove all new growth of the root stock and yes Pride of Hankins roots very easily and well.

Charlie


Title: Re: Rootstock taking over!
Post by: Geneva on July 15, 2013, 07:23:21 AM
Thanks so much, Charlie! It took me a bit to figure out what happened with this plant LOL.  :-\ Should I put some sort of patch or seal on the cut where I remove the POH?


Title: Re: Rootstock taking over!
Post by: Charlie on July 15, 2013, 03:34:54 PM
No need to patch it up at this time of year. It will quickly harden over with callous and heal just fine.

Charlie