What is the best method to root brugmansia?
honeybunny2 Fox
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Comments (2)Use a clean/new pot and clean potting soil. Water thoroughly after you pot it up, to make sure the soil is moist all the way down. This is very important, as dry soil can pull moisture out of the plants roots. I allow my freshly potted specimens to sit in a tray for about 30 minutes, dumping any water which remains after 30 minutes, but, if there is no water, then water some more, until some water remains in the saucer after 30 minutes. This will indicate that the soil is now completely wet. Then I do not water until the soil is dry for a couple of inches down, this can be up to 10 days or even 2 weeks. The plant will not grow much, but it will be forming roots into the new soil. Have to have legs before you can run. When you water again, same thing. Water good, allow to dry some again, you will notice it starting to grow. Water and feed normally now. To wake up your brug, water well, getting the soil wet, as above. You will soon see shoots, once you get the first leaves, start feeding....See Morebest rooting method
Comments (2)For cuttings, use a 2 inch pot (or 4 inch for 2 cuttings). I use the exact medium I plant in to root in, which is 70% orchid bark (1/4 inch), 20% perlite (I use 1/4 inch perlite) and 10% organic potting soil with NO added fertilizer. Just place the cutting in the medium, keep it moist and humid ( I use a large clear rubbermaid and put saran wrap over the top) and provide bottom heat (optional). Every couple of days, remove the saran wrap and air the plants out. My setup:...See MoreWhat is the best method to dig out an unwanted tall ornamental
Comments (4)Hi Vicki, Just yesterday I just dug up a Japanese Silver Grass in my backyard garden. It has beautiful variegated foliage and grows beautiful plumes in October-November, but the root ball probably grows 2 feet wider each year:) It's just too big for my garden. I've had it for about 6 years now. Two years ago I even dug it up out of the ground and divided it into 3 pieces. I gave away 2 and just re-planted 1 piece back in the ground. Two years later it has outgrown its space again. So anyway, I just felt it was too much maintenance, so yesterday I struggled but managed to dig up out of the ground once again. Like your situation, the grass was also packed into a tight space with beautiful perennials closely surrounding it. I didn't have much area to even stand. Here's what I did that may offer you some help. First I cut the stalks down as short as possible to the ground. Then I used a standard spade to carve out a circle around the perimeter of the plant to outline the rootball as best as possible. Some of these ornamental grasses have such strong roots that even if you didn't have other plants closely surrounding it, you would still have a difficult time digging out the rootball in one piece. What I did and suggest you do is take an axe and visualize a vertical line running down the middle of the rootball. Then begin striking the line with your axe in small stages. I guarantee that little by little, you will work your way through the entire depth of the rootball. Once you complete that stage, try digging up the two individual pieces. It still may be too difficult. And if so, then just pick up your axe again and cut it into quarters. It's a slow process but you'll definitely be able to eventually dig up the entire plant using this strategy and with causing as little disruption to your rose as possible. Let me know what the results are. Wish you the Best!...See MoreBest and Quickest Rooting Method.
Comments (11)Hi James. Personally I am a big fan of water rooting. A few years ago I tried rooting Intense Rainbow. I knew it was going to be a challenge because it was December, but I had the opportunity to get 2 really nice sized cuttings for a very reasonable price. My first attempt at rooting was using a soilless mix and potting both cuttings with raw eggs. After 1 month, I checked both and neither rooted. My second attempt was rooting in water mixed with a teaspoon or so of vitamin B1 and I swear within a week both cuttings had rooted! Now as far as bag method, I never have had good luck. I did receive 2 cuttings in the mail that came bagged. I decided to leave them since it was January and I really wasn't in any shape to take them out and put the, in water. I had received them a few days after major back surgery. Anyhow one rooted and the other started shriveling up so I put it in water and it rooted. The only cutting to this day that did not root in water for me was Hilo Beauty. I have had horrible luck with Hilo Beauty. Really disappointing for me since I love the dark red flowers! I am going to try one more time sometime this summer and if it does not root for me, I will order one all ready rooted. Andrew...See Morehoneybunny2 Fox
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