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How to propagate a particular coleusl

barb_roselover_in

16 years ago

I have found a coleus that I particlarly like. It is a light green and dark green with jaggedy edges. I simply cannot get this plant to propagate. I have tried taking cuttings and rooting them in water, and I have tried putting them in soil. I have not had any luck. Right now, I took one long branch and buried part of it while it was on the mother plant. I weighted that particular part down with a stone and am hoping it will take root. Does anyone have a clue as to how I could do this? Coleus are usually easy to root in water, bu not this fellow!. Thanks for any help. - Barb

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little_dani
16 years ago
I would pay attention to the ambient air temperature where you are trying to root this coleus. They like it 'not cold'. If I set one in a glass of water in my kitchen window now, it gets too cold to root, and will just rot. So, I put them in a shoebox, and set them in a warm spot. I usually have better luck then.

Janie
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