i would NOT use the new gorilla glue, it is strange stuff, but is great on wood products. now, if someone has used it, and it works, will defer to that experience.

Gracias LatinLady, thank you Bragu! Can you share how to root cuttings? I don't have any experience on that but I want to try...

I haven't had any luck with rooting cuttings ... They always rot away. I do know you have to keep them on the dry side, almost totally dry and just misted. Someone else will come along and share their successes.

you want to let the cutting dry out thoroughly before you try to root it. pagan has had great success with this … i love how she hangs them up in her shop for, seemingly, weeks at a time. string 'em up

I think it's a good time to revive this post. I have since learned how to root cuttings and am happy to share the technique.

When I cut the top off my 6+ month olds, I always use Martin (Denmark)'s method illustrated here:

The point is to get maximum branching always apply your cut where there are the most stacked nodes. Be sure to cut 1/8-1/4" above a top & bottom node. Pruning will activate these and other surrounding nodes to branch.

Now for the cutting. Cut off (close to stem) all but the top three sets of leaves. This will redirect the cutting's energy to rooting. I cut an X 1/4" deep at the bottom and allow it to dry only 1/2 hour. This is a technique used by Thai growers for "Elephant Roots," which are big & fat.

Tag the cutting (ID tag), wet the cut end, dip in rooting hormone, and place in very lightly moistened, relatively dry fast draining soil. When I say moistened, I mean with droplets, not watered. Place the pot of cuttings (I prune several at a time) in a plastic grocery bag, loosely tied off to maximize humidity yet allow air movement. Keep out of direct sunlight.

Very lightly water once every two or three weeks by trickling just droplets (use your hand or a plastic spoon) along the sides of the pot. Do not wet the cuttings. Remove any fallen leaves or softened cuttings. Replace plastic bag.

Don't pay attention to droopy, yet green leaves. Once they perk up or new growth appears, you've successfully rooted your cutting. I leave them in this state 2 months, then move them to individual pots once I see roots.

I don't have any to show right now but have some cooking now and will soon.

Someone (Rick?) posted a picture showing the result of using waterproof wood glue On a pruned stub. I cannot locate that right now. The best description I can provide is there was absolutely no atrophy to the stub. It also seals agains rot. Good stuff!

I, on the other hand have never used glue. I noticed the cut eventually blends into the surrounding tissue. In time, I'm sure these cuts will be barely noticeable.

Maria Elena