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Rooted Cutting?

17 years ago

I am attempting to root a Cryptomeria Japonica from a cutting and I was wondering how to tell if it has roots or not. It has been in the pot with the rooting hormone on the cut for about 3 weeks now. It looks to me like it has started to put on some new branches, or at least like there is new growth. How can I tell if it has roots or not? Or is it more like a guessing game? Thanks! Ryan.

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
17 years ago
give it a tug ...

if it comes out ... put it back.. and wait more weeks ...

if some amount of soil starts to come... DO NOT pull it all the way out.. because there are some roots bringing up soil ...

otherwise... wait until roots grow out the drainage holes.. always a good sign .. lol ...

ken
ryan_tree
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks Ken. I did try pulling it out and it did bring up some soil I do believe, but I hope I didnt pull it out too much...if thats possible. Im so happy though, cause I love this kind of tree.
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