Ficus No leaf cutting in winter
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Ficus No leaf cutting in winter
Hi guys. never tried to root a bare stem ficus in winter.
Came across some good cuttings of a beni ficus ,but only had stems no leaves,Is it possible to start some roots in water even tho it has no leaves, and the start of winter?
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Came across some good cuttings of a beni ficus ,but only had stems no leaves,Is it possible to start some roots in water even tho it has no leaves, and the start of winter?
thanks
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Re: Ficus No leaf cutting in winter
I'd try it. I started one a couple of weeks ago, as long as it's in a warm protected spot you shouldn't have too much trouble in your area. (You are still on the Fraser coast, aren't you?)
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Re: Ficus No leaf cutting in winter
Yes still same area, I normally like to leave some leafs on the cuttings,
Thanx Mel, I know only way is to wait and see, but always nice to ask if others have done it.
They been sitting in water for a week now,no roots showing yet. I might out and put some gum over the top cuts to be sure they dont dry out.
he Mel did yours have leafs left on,or did u just have stems...
Thanx Mel, I know only way is to wait and see, but always nice to ask if others have done it.
They been sitting in water for a week now,no roots showing yet. I might out and put some gum over the top cuts to be sure they dont dry out.
he Mel did yours have leafs left on,or did u just have stems...
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Re: Ficus No leaf cutting in winter
Awsome, any photos mate
I will fuse these 3 cuttings together if they shoot,
I will fuse these 3 cuttings together if they shoot,
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Re: Ficus No leaf cutting in winter
I've never tried to get roots on a fig by leaving it in water.... but this one I just chopped it off cleanly, and wired it into a pot with some large scoria around it. (So it wouldn't rot.)
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Re: Ficus No leaf cutting in winter
Good stuff,
yeah i have had good success with leaving in water till the white roots start then carefully pot them up. Never tried them with scoria ,do u just water daily with plain water or add a bit of fert..
yeah i have had good success with leaving in water till the white roots start then carefully pot them up. Never tried them with scoria ,do u just water daily with plain water or add a bit of fert..
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Re: Ficus No leaf cutting in winter
Just water every couple of days, no fertiliser until I shift it to proper mix, or at least til I see a lot of roots. (I've never tried with scoria either...am just winging it.)
Last year I just threw some fig cuttings into an airtight plastic container with some damp sphagnum and most of the pieces grew roots...Kept in a shaded part of the greenhouse. Opened it up in Spring....
Last year I just threw some fig cuttings into an airtight plastic container with some damp sphagnum and most of the pieces grew roots...Kept in a shaded part of the greenhouse. Opened it up in Spring....
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Re: Ficus No leaf cutting in winter
Thanx mate thats some good info,I will update here on how mine go in water,Prob take another week b4 any sign of roots showing hopefully.
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Re: Ficus No leaf cutting in winter
There not starting to show any sign of roots.Been sitting in water now for bit over 2 weeks, normally white roots should be showing.but since they had no leaves ,maybe it wont work....any ideas please
should i put them in a lite mix and water lightly......
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should i put them in a lite mix and water lightly......
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Re: Ficus No leaf cutting in winter
It's my first time seeing this thread, so I'm a bit late to the party, but did these end up getting any roots? I think maybe winter isn't really the right weather. They really need good light, warmth and humidity.
That being said, you are in Queensland.
That being said, you are in Queensland.
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