"Springtime" wrote in message
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I have been using the rooting gel that comes in six pots - similar to
yoghurt pots but transparent.
Out of interest I trialled cuttings from an Anita variety fuchsia in both
the gel & in potting compost. Both were kept in a propagator for 2 weeks.
The gel cuttings produced good roots but the tops of the plants leaves
curled over dramatically & were a light green.
The traditional cuttings in potting compost looked a healthier darker
green, the leaves were normal and the root growth was as good as those in
the gel.

Maybe the gel is more suitable for difficult cuttings or is it just a
gimmick.

SH
I have not used gel systems myself but I can believe that they have some
merits .
The link below tells you a bit about some rough tests that have been
performed . I would also add that there are gels with different formulations
of hormone and nutrient. It sounds like your gel may not have contained
enough of the latter.
http://www.rhs.org.uk/Learning/publi...ropagation.asp