Burrito Method -- aargh
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Burrito method - cannot locate instructions for after roots form
Comments (18)I haven't wrapped azaleas yet because they rooted as easily as the hibiscus, the same way I rooted hibiscus. I have wrapped lilac and it callused. So far, there are still four pieces of lilac pushing new growth, but no visible roots in their pots. They're fresh and appear to be growing. I won't know for a while if it's going to work. Laurus noblis hasn't callused, but it also isn't deteriorating once planted (three weeks). I did the azalea out of curiosity, using various size and thickness cuttings. They took easily. I don't know if they flowered this year or not as I really don't have anywhere suitable to grow them except where they already grow and that's full. They were pieces which grew where I didn't want them to grow, so I tried rooting them instead of just throwing them out. They were cut in October of 2010 and rooted by spring/summer 2011. All I did for the hibiscus and azalea was to fill two gallon cans with Miracle Grow Moisture Control Potting Soil, firming it in very well by hand. I cut the various cuttings and stripped of all but the top leaves. I used Dip'n Grow diluted to between the 10 and 15X levels (probably about 12.5X), just because that "seemed" right, soaking the newly cut cuttings for about six seconds before jamming them into the moistened soil. Once all inserted, I watered a second time and left them in the shade of the house, north side, where they received strong, reflected light and all the rain which fell. It WAS a wet year and spring lasted until June. This year, there hasn't been any rain to speak of and "winter" hasn't happened. It's supposed to be nearly ninety here tomorrow. I gave away pots of hibiscus and azalea last year because they rooted SO easily. They were all varieties I already grow and I didn't need more....See MoreSecond batch of burrito method roses started today
Comments (6)Just an update: So far the first batch of Icebergs are doing well. Not seeing roots in the bottoms of the cups yet, but they seem to be green and plump with nice growth starting. The second batch is also doing well. And happy in their cups of gritty cacti soil. And the third batch, each started a week after the one before, of Mr Lincolns is doing the best so far! I had gotten busy and forgot that I had set the "burrito" down and forgot to put it in the cool garage for the first week. BUT, this is the first batch that came out of the burrito wrappers with little white roots pocking out. Looks successful....too bad I really did not want that many Mr Lincolns....See MoreRose and burritos method help
Comments (7)If you're in a very cold climate there is no way they will survive in a small unheated greenhouse over the winter. You could try and bring them inside under lights but you will have to be very vigilant about keep them evenly moist. Actually if you can set the greenhouse up inside that may keep them both warm and moist enough to root. I'm not sure plain sand would be good. You need to keep them evenly moist and sand drains too much and too quickly. I usually use seed starter soil. It's very light weight and holds moisture well. Start them in 16 ounce clear plastic drinking cups with a hole punched in the bottom for drainage. That way when they root you will be able to see the roots through the cup without having to disturb the plant. It makes it much easier than guessing if they've rooted or not....See MoreHawaii conditions probably not conducive to burrito method
Comments (1)I don't know that that would have anything to do with it but I can't say for sure, of course. I do know that roseseek, who uses the burrito method often, has lived in a desert area and it worked well for him. I don't think his rose ever went dormant either. It could depend on the roses in question too. Some varieties root well while others won't root at all....See Morehartwood
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