So far this year I have had pretty good results rooting in soil. Weather you do it in soil or water, I found that rooting hormone really helps.
Shawn

If there is slimy stuff you need to take those cuttings out of there and rinse them off in lukewarm water under the sink. Then if there is any mushy parts on the bottom, you must cut it off up to where there is firm tissue.

If you are water rooting the water has to stay very clean. Sometimes when it is warm out still, the bacteria will grow easier. It is hard to say the reason the water got bad in the bubbler. I always try to bleach out everything before I use it and rinse well. This can keep some of the bacterial count down to begin with.

Once they are all cleaned up you can either continue to water root in a glass but you must change the water daily. I only put a few inches in the glass or sometimes they will rot. Or you can try putting them in some potting soil with perlite mixed in for drainage. Do not over pot. If you root them in dirt make sure not to overwater, just keep them slightly moist. Give them some indirect sun. If your branches wilt you can mist them slightly a few times a day.

I agree with Shawn. RH and soil for me. I suggest you try it.
Good luck , I hope you dont lose them.

I have great results with soil rooting so far. Because it is still nice and warm out there. Now when wintertime and cutback time comes...I think I will try the water method.

Lucy

If you are seeing any slimy goo keep them out of the water. Dry them off and cut any soft spots. You might want to try a dip in diluted hydrogen peroxide for a couple minutes then let them dry again before putting them in soil. I agree with SJN, barely moistened soil, do not overwater. Good luck.

Good advice. Those are some easy to root brugs. I would clean them up snip off mushy area and the dip in rooting hormones. Then they would hit the small pot with soil.

Jim

Thanks everyone, I am taking them out asap. I have never had cuttings do this before. I put them in a clean tank with clean water and even added a capful of peroxide everytime i changed the water. I don't know what made them get slimy. I apppreciate the help. Linda