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non rooted cutting , tip rotting?

11 years ago

Was about to put a couple cuttings into rooting mixture when I noticed that one of them looks like the tip is rotting. With the exception of the top 1/2" the rest of the cutting is firm and looks normal. If I cut off the tip is it possible that this will still root and grow? Searched the forum but only saw this problem with an already rooted cutting.

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elucas101
11 years ago
It could, people do middle cuts so I don't see why not. As long as it's clean wood it should be fine. (Be sure to sterilize between cuts) You may want to seal the cut top with something.

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