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Old 27-03-2009, 06:59 PM
EDGE151 EDGE151 is offline
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Originally Posted by kris anthem um View Post
Spring. New growth (soft tip) cuttings are best and should be taken when plant is actively growing , usually the warmer months. make sure the cutting is strong enough to stand by it self , and no thicker than a ...hmm , computer mouse cord , I mean a third of a pencil thickness. I have grown plenty this way and use a medium which is sand based. Be prepared to wait and dont give up on them to soon. dunno if i have helped or confused the matter lol as i know not where you live or if you have taken a cutting off of any plant before. good luck an god bless

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hi Kris
this will be my first time at taking a cutting,as to where we are ,is by the sea in the south,very nice most of the time,but i digress.i think that has been most helpful,and if warm in the next few weeks will make a start.
all the best edge151