How to Take Cuttings from Fuchsias
Also, if you like the plant and are concerned it may get damaged, especially from a storm, you can take cuttings in case you have to replace the original plant. Another reason is to be able to take the plant with you if you are moving to a new location and the original plant cannot...
Harden off the seedlings before planting them outside after the last spring frost when the soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees F. Propagate from cuttings: You can propagate petunias from cuttings taken from non-patented varieties, so if you break a stem from your plant, you can grow ...
Take cuttings in the spring when soft green stems have sprouted on your shrub: Using sterilized, sharp pruners, cut the green portion of a stem or stems into 4- to 6-inch lengths. Remove the bottom leaves from each cutting, leaving one set of leaves at the top. Dip the bottom tip ...
If your Epiphyllum has outgrown its container but you don’t want to repot it, it is possible to divide it instead. Just take the plant out of its pot and gently untangle the roots. Different sections will usually come loose by themselves as you do this, but otherwise, you can make a...
Plumeria may be purchased at nurseries in spring and summer; however, they may not be offered if you live farther north. Rooted cuttings can be purchased online. Expect a plant grown from a cutting to bloom in 1 to 3 years. When to Plant Plumerias ...
How long does a hedge take to establish? It all depends on the varieties of trees and shrubs you use, the time of year they are planted, the richness of the soil and the weather conditions. If you plant in the fall you won’t see any growth until the following spring, though the ro...
“Have you seen this before?” we asked people about the dueling colors of flowers. We felt like proud/slightly concerned parents. It turned out that our epiphyllum, which propagates by cuttings, was actually two plants growing together. ...
take 4-inch cuttings from the tips of the stems. Remove any leaves from the bottom half of the cutting. Fill a small pot with seed starting mix and make a hole that is 2 inches deep. Dip the bottom half of the cutting in rooting hormone and put it in the hole, firming the mix so...
Also, if you like the plant and are concerned it may get damaged, especially from a storm, you can take cuttings in case you have to replace the original plant. Another reason is to be able to take the plant with you if you are moving to a new location and the original plant cannot...