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New Stem and Leaves - a question
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Posted by bgrose (My Page) on Wed, Feb 6, 08 at 6:32
| I would like to ask if it is a bad or good sign when a cutting grows a new stem and leaves. I read the propagation forum and sometimes people say that it is a bad thing because new growth does not necessarily mean that the cutting is growing roots at the same time and the new stems and leaves use energy that should be used for rooting. On the other hand, many people wrote that new growth means that the cutting is forming roots. So I got very confused...could somebody explain?? Thank in advance. |
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RE: New Stem and Leaves - a question
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| It can be either left-over energy or a sign that it is rooting. I don't look at it as a bad sign, because as long as the cutting is green there is hope. Some people pick the new growth off. I don't unless they look like they are growing wilty or moldy. But I only leave about four leaves on my cuttings when I start them so I feel like the new growth helps... Sorry, it was not an easy answer.... |
RE: New Stem and Leaves - a question
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| Thank you, countrygirl_sc. your reply is helpful. My first cutting (of one month ) started growing new leaves, so I wondered if I should be happy or not. I guess I have to wait longer for positive clues that it has rooted. |
RE: New Stem and Leaves - a question
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| If it is still green after a month, then that is a good sign. I start mine in little peat pots so I can see the roots come out the bottom or in clear plastic cups so I can see the roots. It is very exciting to know you have been succesful and I am impatient! So I check them daily for roots. |
RE: New Stem and Leaves - a question
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| Very early new growth, 1-2 weeks, the cutting may just be showing top growth, and not necessarily rooted. I leave the growth on. If the growth is still going after a month, then it's probably rooted, especially if the growth is steady. If the growth is slowing down, and stopped, probably there are no roots. After about a month you can gently twist or pull the stem to try by feel whether it has rooted. Paul Mozarowski. |
RE: New Stem and Leaves - a question
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| Thank you very much. My cutting is growing even after a month, I planted it on Jan 7th but I do not see roots so far... ooooooh |
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