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| I cut and planted this cutting with root tone about 3 weeks ago. The cutting is about 6 inches above the soil line. As you can see it has just sprouted leaves.
I have 2 questions: Do I pinch the leaves to encourage root growth? It is mid October here in NY. Do I put this plant in the basement to hibernate for the winter or let it grow indoors until spring before putting it out? Thanks
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| Do you see any roots yet through the sides of the cup? You should wait until you have decent root growth and then carefully re-pot it in potting soil in a 1-gallon pot. The leaves are encouraging, but not a sign that it has developed a decent set of roots (or even any roots) yet. I have a number of similar, leafed-out or about-to-leaf-out cuttings, and I plan to let mine continue to grow all winter in a light, heated space. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Photos of cutting development
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- Posted by ottawan_z5a Canada (My Page) on Sat, Oct 15, 11 at 15:22
| Good advice from Kudzu. |
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| No, do not pinch the leaves yet. Are you trying to get fruit from it or for it to grow more leaves? Let it grow. |
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