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rooting powder
Is this really neccesary?
I have a dozen pelargoniums from last year, the main stumps of them appear dead but there are small shoots appearing here and there, I can't salvage the whole plant as they are huge and most of them are manky, I've been told to take fresh cuttings and I was going to do this but I've no rooting powder, is there any point in trying it without? -- "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." - George W. Bush, 5.8.2004 |
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You should be o.k without for pelargoniams .Mine have all rooted & are
making good strong plants now. -- Thanks Keith,England,UK. "Phil L" wrote in message ... Is this really neccesary? I have a dozen pelargoniums from last year, the main stumps of them appear dead but there are small shoots appearing here and there, I can't salvage the whole plant as they are huge and most of them are manky, I've been told to take fresh cuttings and I was going to do this but I've no rooting powder, is there any point in trying it without? -- "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." - George W. Bush, 5.8.2004 |
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keith ;-) wrote:
:: You should be o.k without for pelargoniams .Mine have all rooted & :: are making good strong plants now. Cheers Keith, two more questions... 1. Will the cuttings be the same colour blooms as the parent plants? 2. How much do I need to go below the surface?...how big should the overall cutting be for me to get a decent depth inside the soil? TIA |
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In article , Phil L
writes Is this really neccesary? I have a dozen pelargoniums from last year, the main stumps of them appear dead but there are small shoots appearing here and there, I can't salvage the whole plant as they are huge and most of them are manky, I've been told to take fresh cuttings and I was going to do this but I've no rooting powder, is there any point in trying it without? Not only is it worth it, but I've seen/heard advice from many quarters including GQT that pelargoniums root better without. -- Kay "Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river" |
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"Phil L" wrote ... Is this really neccesary? I have a dozen pelargoniums from last year, the main stumps of them appear dead but there are small shoots appearing here and there, I can't salvage the whole plant as they are huge and most of them are manky, I've been told to take fresh cuttings and I was going to do this but I've no rooting powder, is there any point in trying it without? It's not a good idea to use hormone rooting powder on Pels, it can cause problems. Use a free draining compost, take the cutting just below a node, clean off any loose bits, the biggest leaves, and any flower buds and push into the compost. Then water thoroughly and don't water again until you see the plant beginning to droop (weeks) by which time it will be well rooted and you can start normal watering. They are easy if you don't overwater and rot them off. -- Regards Bob In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London |
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