turks cap,, chocolate vine, and ginger

17 years ago

good afternoon gardeners, I would like to take cuttings from my turks cap, and my chocolate vine, can some one tell me how and when? I would like to bring some to the swap or would spring be a more appropriate time?? Also have another question. Have never had my chocolate vine to bloom does anyone know why? Its at least two or three years old doing great climbing a tower which holds my tv antenna but no blooms.Got it from mona I think. My ginger never has bloomed either. Appreciate any info you could send along thanks

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brandon7 TN_zone7
17 years ago
I'll try to cover the first part of your questions.

Turk's Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus) and Chocolate Vine (Akebia quinata) can both be grown from semi-ripe cuttings this time of year. Take a cutting containing 3 leaf nodes with a good firm base (semi-ripe stem). Remove any blooms or side shoots and the leaves from the bottom node. Wound the base of the cutting and immediately apply rooting hormone. Plant in a soilless mix, and keep the mix evenly moist. A summer "cold frame" can be used to ratain some moisture. Of course, this must be placed in shade to keep from cooking the cuttings. Also, make sure there is some ventilation so the plants won't rot.

The Chocolate Vine might be easier to root via layering. Choose a stem that can easily reach the ground and can be removed without damage to the plant's aesthetics. Cut a slit about a third of the way thru the vine from the lower side of the vine where the vine reaches the soil when bent down. Use a coathanger or earthstaple to hold this area against the ground and cover with a thin layer of soil or mulch. The vine will form roots at that slit and when it's established, you can remove the newly rooted stem from the parent plant and plant up on its own.

If you have questions about this or some part of it doesn't make sense, email me.
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