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Propagation HELP!!! from broken branch
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Posted by sunshine98 Z8 TX (perkisun@sbcglobal.net) on Tue, Mar 18, 08 at 20:54
As I watered today I noticed that one of the branches to one of my rosebushes had been broken off at the heel. Now the break had already dried or calloused (sp?) over. The limb is one foot long and the stem is a quarter of an inch thick. I've never successfully rooted roses. Can anyone please help me???? I've wet it down and wrapped it well and it's sitting in the refrigerator to keep fresher. How can I successfully root it?? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank-you!!!!
Always a friend,
Nancy aka sunshine98 |
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RE: Propagation HELP!!! from broken branch
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1. Cut off one of the lateral stems. Green wood roots more readily than woody growth. About 5-6 inches long is ideal.
2.Strip off all of the leaves but 2 or three at the top of the cutting.
3.With a sharp knife, cut the bottom at an angle. I use an x-acto knife.
4.Then make a series of very shallow cuts parallel with the stem at the bottom of the cutting; you just want to cut through the outer skin. Think of them as scratches.
5.Wet the end and dip in rooting hormone.Shake off excess.
6. Put rooting medium of your choice in 4" plastic pots and water. (I use ordinary garden soil, but some people get fancy) Poke holes in center with a pencil.
7. Put cutting in soil being careful not to rub off the hormone, press soil firmly around the cutting.
8. Place pot in large plastic zip-up bag.
9. Blow up with air.
10. Place bag in a sunny window.
11. DO NOT MESS WITH IT FOR AT LEAST 4 WEEKS, except to blow up bags with air. Do not water, do not wiggle the cutting, do not fuss with it daily. 12. If you just have to know if it is forming roots you can very, very gently pull on the end of the cutting. If you feel resistance it is rooting. 13. When you see roots coming out of the bottom of the pot, replant it in a larger pot. Note: If you notice mold growing around the stem you can open the bag and spray it with hydrogen peroxide diluted with water. Say 3 tablespoons in a quart of water.
Hope that this helps. I have very good results with this method. The most important thing is to resist the urge to mess with it too much. Cheers,
Collin |
RE: Propagation HELP!!! from broken branch
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Thank-you SOOOOO much Collin. I'll let you know how I do. I have patience though....LOL!! SOME anyway....LOL!!
Always a friend,
Nancy aka sunshine98 |
RE: Propagation HELP!!! from broken branch
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| Good luck. I noticed you are from Tx. I used to live in Houston Tx and most of my family is from tx. |
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