Mold? No. The root can form anywhere on the cutting. I would either wrap in in cling film and pop in the fridge or start propagation. Its your call. cheers, Dennis

It has been wrapped in wet paper towel in zip lock bag ? how long should I let the roots get before putting in soil/perlite mix ?

That is not mold and your cuttings look perfectly normal.

Personally.......before moving to rooting cups, I would wait until either 1) a tiny "visible" root emerges (usually at the bottom node) or 2) when the buds start to open up. However, no harm will be done if you choose to put those cuttings in a rooting mix right now.

One advantage you have at this point continuing with baggies, is your ability to see and nip off any buds that try to open which will later be below the soil line of your rooting cups. Those extra unnecessary opening buds will drain the energy reserves within your cutting.It is hard to remove them when they are emerging from below the soil line. So nipping unecessary opening buds while they are still small will save some energy reserves for roots and a main bud or two.

Dan

Dan,

Should those places where the underground buds are nipped be sealed with something? If so, what?

Thanks,

noss

I don't bother sealing them and don't see any ill effects.

Dan

OK, Thanks.

noss

On the top cutting, I think I see root primordia beginning to emerge....
if that's the case, pot them now and all should be well. They look fine to me.

Happy growing!

Josh