In the cutting above, there are roots growing from 3 nodes. It's much easier to repot and keep roots pruned properly if the vertical growth (below the soil line) that supports roots is limited to one node, instead of 3. If we look at the cutting above and imagine it's July, I would snip the lower 2 nodes off by cutting through the stem just below the upper cluster of roots. To balance the loss of the lower roots, I would remove the two large lower leaves and pot the cutting, placing it in open shade until I saw evidence of new growth, then move it to sun. This will set the cutting back a week or so until it gets its feet back under it, but that's a small price to pay for an easy to manage root system. It's much easier to maintain a root system if you start working at it immediately, than it is if you wait and are forced to do remedial work down the road. Four - when working with fresh woody cuttings, it's usually better to have at least 2-3 leaf nodes buried below the surface. This helps to ensure that even if the top inch or so of soil dries out, the cutting can still move water from deeper in the container to support the top of the cutting. Then, when you do the first repot, or better yet when you move it into it's first real pot, you can eliminate roots on all but 1 node. There's no rule that says you have to follow that formula, but it will make things much easier for you down the road. Tip: If you're using a soil that supports quite a bit of perched water (soggy layer at the bottom), it's important that the bottom of the cutting is always above that layer. Cuttings need lots of oxygen to turn their stored photosynthate into the fuel that drives root growth. If roots don't grow and form a vascular connection to the top, rot will "plug the plumbing" and spoil your efforts. Al

Do not water, no--after all, no roots means there's nothing to take up water, so water right now would do nothing to help any shriveling. Patience is key, and have the plants in a shaded area while they root. You can, however, lightly mist them with a spray bottle of water every few days. That will encourage roots to develop. But no more than lightly misting. Also, if you have your other thread you're posting in, and even posting this same inquiry, there's no need to post here as well, please. I do look at the other threads, but you're taken care of with the advice you've gotten there. This post was edited by teatree on Sun, Jul 21, 13 at 22:43

OK - Maybe I DON'T want Aspen - here's a quote I found on an eBay listing for it: "Aspen is a chemically induced mutation of Bridgeport and over time it can loose some of it's frilly edges as this one has. The blooms vary with some having more frills than others making it interesting to see bloom." Yuck. I like reliable plants and flowers.

Me too! Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been getting notifications for some reason! I will for sure, starting now !! I'll try and update about once a week =P that's a great idea! They're such neat plants to share!! I started off with just my grandmas tc/cc hybrid which I took cuttings from to root, and no I have some TC, true CC and a bunch of EC cuttings, so far they same happy!!