How do I root a plant from a cutting?
Question:I would like to start various new plants from cuttings. I've seen in movies where they dip the end of a cut plant into some kind of powder, and then plant the cutting directly into gardening soil. Is that complete fiction, or is it possible? If so, what is the powder and where can I find some? If not, is there a solution that makes cuttings root quicker in water, at least?
I'm trying to benefit from my more talented friends' green thumbs. :)
Answers:
The powder you describe is known as hormone rooting powder, it is a very common product here in UK.There are many different methods used for many different plants, so this is just the general method that will work for many varieties. Choose a semi- ripe (not green and soft, and not hard and woody) non-flowering shoot or stem removed from mother plant. If you tear stem from mother plant, the little piece of main stem that comes with the cutting is called a `heel`, remove some lower leaves, pinch out growing tip, dip base1/2 inch into rooting powder, plant in small pot of gritty/sand added compost. Water, wait, avoid direct hot sun, place warm and shady. Keep moist NOT soggy. That is a basic method that will work for many perennials. There are many other methods used for specific plants.
You cut a sibling off and dip it in root tone and put it in moist dirt and then watch it grow.
put them in small pots and keep them out of direct sun they are going to be tender so be gentle with them
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