I would fertilize them now with 1/2 the recommended strength of liquid Miracle Grow all purpose fertilizer and gradually introduce them to an area with more sunlight. FYI, in your zone 9 climate it is not at all unusual to root a fig cutting and have it develop into a nice 2 to 3 ft. tall fig tree by the fall. It is all about procedure and timing......

IMO, the best time for you to start your cuttings (both baggie and/or outdoor pot method) is in late December. There are many reasons for starting at that particular time....and those reasons will become apparent to you as you root more cuttings.

Also, Peat moss cut 50/50 with coarse all purpose (AKA building) sand makes an excellent rooting mix for rooting by the outdoor pot method. IMO, it is significantly better than full strength potting mix or soil. If you root your cuttings in a small pot (quart).....you will know when it is time to move them into a lager pot with a final potting soil. When you see roots emerging from the holes of the smaller pot.....move them to gallon pots.

In early spring it is OK to feed them with some slow release fertilizer too. You don't want to use slow release too late in the growing season if that plant will be exposed to winter cold. If your plant WILL NOT be exposed to any freezing temperatures.....this is not an issue.

........best of luck to you.

Dan
Semper Fi-cus

dan - can you please explain why 50/50 peat moss and building sand mix is better?

.........next time you root some fig cuttings, try both ways and verify what I have suggested for yourself.

Dan
Semper Fi-cus

Thanks a lot, Dan!

This year was my first genuine attempt to propagate from cuttings so there's still a lot I don't know.

I fertilized my surviving cuttings and moved them to a place with more light (still not direct). In your opinion, how long should I wait to move them to a place where they'll receive direct and prolonged sun exposure?

I took cuttings in March this year but I'll start earlier next year. Also appreciate the mix suggestion -- I'll give that a shot too!