I don't know that much about epsom salt, but I can't think of any reason you couldn't use it with VF-11. However, I would ask if the cuttings are sitting close enough to the window to get any sun at all? Because it's better if they sit in a shady spot (like away from a window in a bright room) until they're rooted...

I wouldn't worry too much about a yellow leaf here and there. But especially when they're young and don't have that many leaves, I know it can be worrisome. Cuttings need to be kept pretty moist until they are well rooted and show signs of new growth. The one from CN - I don't know how long you've had it, but it's not uncommon to lose a couple leaves from the shock of being mailed... If they seem otherwise healthy, I'd just keep a close eye on them for now.

Denise in Omaha

Other than the yellow, they seem GREAT! I'll move everyone against the far wall . . . bright room with shade. :)

Can I mix the VF-11, epsom salt and peroxide? And how much of the epsom and peroxide per gallon?

Thanks,

Carolyn

Epsom salts are good to use if the plant is not looking as green as it could overall but first you need to figure out if your plant is yellow for other reasons. Root rot and other problems associated with over or under watering can cause yellowing and in those situations Epsom salts will not be much help. Epsom salts are used specifically to help with the production of chlorophyll in cases where the plant looks like it is slowly turning yellowish, also good for improved blooming on plants that tend to bloom often and use up much of their reserves.

I would keep an eye on them and if they do not develop any more yellow leaves they are most likely just slightly shocked from being potted up. Remember that multiflora likes lots of moisture and can become stressed if the potting mix dries out too often.

Mike

I would use the VF-11 as a foiliar spary and water in the Epsom salts. Are you using peroxide to combat root rot or provide extra oxygen to the roots? I would keep the treatments separate if you decide to use the H202.
Mix Epsom salts at 1 Tbsp per gallon. If you grow roses, Brugmansia or Phalaenopsis orchids they all do well with an Epsom salts application during inflorescence/flower development or in the case of Brugs when they use up too much energy blooming and start to look yellowish.

Mike

Also, leaves do not last forever and do yellow and fall off at times. This is quite common, especially for cuttings that are being rooted, so don't worry too much about it. On the other hand, if a whole plant had yellowing leaves, then you would want to worry! (:o)
Mike

Carolyn,

I use the H2O2 at a rate of an ounce per 1/2 gallon (I use 1/2 gallon milk jugs...) But when it comes to new cuttings in fresh soil, I don't really think you need it. I use it more for those EA plants that I can't transplant because it's such awful soil, or old, huge Hoyas (and others...) that have been in the same pot for many, many years and it's totally impractical to repot. Oxygenating around the roots, in these cases, is good. Fresh, uncompacted soil doesn't really need it.

I think your cuttings will be fine. Don't fret over them... This may sound weird, but I think plants (like other living things, like our pets) react to our emotions. When I have a plant that I feel I just can't live without even has a hiccup in it's growth, and I start to check on it and worry over it, the hiccup seems to get progressively worse. On the other hand, if I put the plant somewhere out of sight, but where I will not forget to take care of it with only the essentials, it comes out of whatever stress it's showing. Just an observation from personal experience!

Denise in Omaha