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How do I get my Japanese Creeper cuttings to root?

2 months ago

last modified: 2 months ago

Last time I placed the Japanese Creeper (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) cuttings in water and one tried to root but it rot. The rest then all dried up.

I got a new set of cuttings from a mature vine near my house and I placed them in soil - I feel that it's a better choice than water. Now where should I place the container? It is summer here in Australia. Will they do better outdoors in sun or in shade?

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
2 months ago
for any cuttings.. i would have went with 2 bud cuttings.. not to exceed 6 inches.. and i would have put the pot in a baggie for a humidity tent ...

with long cutting.. not in a greenhouse.. they tend to dry out and die.. before they ever roots ...

i wonder if dirrs manual on propagation of wood plants is available down under.. it is the bible..

https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffcm&q=dirrs+manual+on+propagation+of+wood+plants&ia=web

you have to ID and address EVERY plant variable.. and beat the odds on each one ... and dirr discusses each variable.. from timing.. thru media.. temps.. water.. chemicals/hormones if any.. etc ...

though that are many things you can just cut and hove in a pot and they will root.. many require much more science to succeed ...

ken

ps: there is not enough direct sun in that corner.. i hope you just moved the plant to take the pic ....
E. Groeg
Original Author
2 months ago
last modified: 2 months ago
@ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5 This is in a west-facing room. It gets a lot of afternoon sun. I can place them atop on the cabinet for good sunshine exposure.

Since you said the cuttings root best if they're around 6 inches with 2 buds - Should I cut the top of the stems? I will get a plastic bag and conceal them. The bag should be transparent, correct?
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
2 months ago
Yes, the bag must be transparent. It’s not for ’concealment’, it is to create humidity which will stop the from cuttings drying out while they root.

Cut those pieces into 6in lengths and plant them all. Put them outdoors in shade. Above all, be patient.
E. Groeg
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@floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK Oh yeah, as you can see, I cut off the leaves - Is that a bad thing? I kind of regret doing that because now I'm thinking the cuttings might not photosynthesize.

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