i have one cutting that I am playing with in a similar way - wrapped in moist paper towel, then in a plastic baggie (but not sealed) and placed on a approx 75 degree mat. it's been there about 2 weeks. no roots yet but there are little 'nubs' -whether these will turn into roots, I dont know yet.

meanwhile, I do have some cuttings that I started in december from 1 or 2 bud 'scraps' - one, with a terminal bud, has 2 baby leaves. others have swelling green buds. these are in little cups, in seed starting medium, on the same mat. i havent pulled them out to look at roots.

i dont need more fig trees - I just cant help it.

Jack,
I got your cuttings today. Thank you very much! I am very excited to start them on their way to rooting and leafing.

Which brings me to a question...Do I keep them near a south window for light or just ambient light. What about temps? Should it be cool or room temp?

-Chops

Mine have done well in a south window. Most plants and seeds require warmth of at least 70 or so degrees to begin growing/rooting/germinating. I'm going to be experimenting with some even darker paper in which to wrap the section I want to root. I might try the unbleached coffee filters. I really think the roots might prefer both warmth and darkness. Having the papers soaked in some rooting hormone and/or a gentle fertilizer might also help. It would be really nice to find a "foolproof" way to root cuttings. I've had many disappointments.