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Plant Propagation

Has it rooted yet?

21 years ago

I took a couple of cuttings of Draceanas and potted them up in soil. I'm now wondering if they are developing roots or if they are just getting moisture from the soil...

No new growth on top yet, but they still look as healthy as the day I cut them.

So how do you know when they have a good root system going?

Thanks!

Cathy

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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9
21 years ago
If you start your cuttings in a light media such as a perlite mix you can feel the roots if you give a gentle tug on the cutting. Al
woodenzoo
Original Author
21 years ago
I planted in soil :(
But I gave them both gentle tugs and one felt firm and the other didn't.
Thanks for the help!
Cathy
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debbie8592
21 years ago
What I need to know is, how do you keep from tugging on them? I find myself every day out there pulling on the poor things...
geoforce
21 years ago
I try to place cuttings in as small a pot as I feel comfortable that I can keep moist enough. That way I wait till I see the roots at the drain holes and then pot them up to a better size to grow on.

George

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