Fuschia cuttings in water
ChristineB
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Comments (4)Hi, Bel. Generally speaking, fuchsia isn't an indoor plant. Having said this, however, I have to admit that IÂm currently overwintering mine indoors. Last year I overwintered in my unheated garage, and I lost about half of my collection (including some winter hardy cultivars) to the cold. Unfortunately, my percentages are about the same this year, though at least IÂve enjoyed the survivors (some of them have even bloomed) over the past several months. It seems that my "death rate" has leveled off, and I expect that what remains of my collection will make it to summer. My biggest challenges for the indoor scenario have been getting enough light and increasing the humidity. It sounds like your light levels should be okay, but you probably need to increase the humidity. Although fuchsia donÂt require the really high levels of humidity need for other types of plants, the average office environment will nevertheless be too dry. IÂve got over 50 of them (along with some begonia and coleus) in one room; this increases the humidity, but I nevertheless run a humidifier several times a week. By the way, IÂve noticed that with the increased humidity, IÂm watering less often. (At least I am now -- IÂm pretty sure that some of my losses resulted from too much water.) YouÂll need to find the right balance between watering and humidity. Hope this helps! -Crazy...See MoreFuschia blossoms turning white--too much drainage?
Comments (1)I use the coconut fiber baskets and they do drain rapidly. I use a fair amount to vermiculite in my mix to retain water. You didn't specify the cultivar, as different types have differing needs. Try using a time-released fertilizer as well as a dose of Epsom salts....See MoreTaking cuttings of Wedding Day Fuschia
Comments (2)Look to see if there are any young shoots right at the base of the plant.Cut them off close to the bark.Remove the lower leaves. Stand in clean water - changing it at least twice a week until 1" long roots appear.Keep indoors in bright light but not full sun.Best method. If there are only shoots with flower buds - carefully remove all of these with a pair of nail scissors.Rub off the lower leaves from the stem with your fingers so there is no trace of leaf stem left and wash clean.Cuttings should be about 3-4 " in length.Make the bottom cut just below a leaf node. Dip in hormone rooting powder and place inside a clear polythene bag with a few drops of water for 24 hours (to allow plant to absorb the hormone).Always use clean tap water not rainwater unless it is straight from the sky (fewer bacteria and fungi). Then either put in water as above (easier but less succesful) or dibble into sterilized sandy compost. 5 mins in the microwave to sterilize.Cover to avoid airborne fungi and allow soil to cool before dibbling. Place a jamjar over the top to form a mini greenhouse. After a few weeks remove the jamjar for short periods. At this time of year in UK rooting takes about 6 weeks its more of a faff but perfectly possible.Good luck....See Morestarting cuttings in water?
Comments (5)Hi Barry I think that almost any fuchsia cutting can be rooted in water and probably many thousands, if not tens of thousands, are done so every year. One of the problems associated with rooting in this way is that the roots become very soft with being in the water and not having to spread out in a compost looking for moisture. A good method if you want to root this way is once the roots begin to show add a little of your normal potting compost every day to the glass or whatever you are rooting in, you don't need a bucket, just enought to cover the base of the cutting by about an inch or so. Within a short time you will have cuttings growing in your normal growing medium. I hope this helps but if you need any further help please come back tot the forum. Tight.......See Moreornata
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