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Plant Propagation
jimrains

Persian Shield Propagation

jimrains
15 years ago

Whats the best medium, water amt, etc.

I have killed way more than ever survive. I do hundreds of coleus and many other but this one has evaded my success rate of 80+% new plants.

Where am i going wrong??

Thanks for the advice.

Jim

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