On Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 12:43:19 AM UTC+1, Dave Hill wrote:
On 02/09/2019 23:33, Jim S wrote:
On Mon, 2 Sep 2019 14:25:32 -0700 (PDT), PuttPutt wrote:

I have a few fuschia cuttings in a jar of water - the roots are now showing.
I did the same last year and at the sme point I put them in pots with a mixture of potting compost and sharp sand.
They all died so I am asking for recommendations of the best way forward.
I may add that the roots are half to three quarters of an inch long.
These are cuttings from my late neighbours plant and have sentimental value. His beautiful garden was destroyed when he passed.
Thanks Roger.

Rooting on water is never a good idea IMO as the roots are too tender.
If you still have access to cutting material the best to root them around
the edge of a pot containing you compost evern without the sharp sand.
Cover with a plastic bag and check for those that will rot.
Otherwise you may have to do a tricky exercise of putting a pot in a bigger
pot full of water, hold your rooted cutting while gradually addon compost
to the pot. The 'mud' will get thicker and thicker until you can remove the
outer container and let the water drain away.
Best of luck. It's not easy.

What I have done the few times I have rooted something in water is to
dust the roots with dry peat so that it coats the roots then pot, that
way the roots dont clump together.

I will take fresh cuttings and put around the edge of a pot, and also do as you say and keep my fingers crossed, thanks all.