This one I gave just a day to dry out before planting it. Smaller pot for sure will help the substrate dry much quicker between watering. Over the past month or so, I've realized these 6" pots really significantly more water than I ever would have imagined (with 1:1:1 gritty mix). I had used Plant Prod Stim Root #1, which I was hoping would be better than cinnamon powder. Don't think it contains any antifungal, just auxin. Maybe I should have saved my money and used the stuff in cupboard instead! Also true that these cuttings weren't all the healthiest when I started. Will keep this thread updated with how the other two fare.

CaliDesign,. Thank you for the suggestions, as I love those neutrals. I need opinions.... DH is impatient for wall and cabinet paint color selections without comparing them to countertop or backsplash. He says paint color first, then make the other choices,and I say a plan is needed first. As I said, I prefer light colored neutrals, like the inspiration room! including the marble look Quartz with antique brass hardware that will work woth the bench, whereas DH says nickel hardware. He says the bench colors are not important and I say the colors must be considered. So, he said SW Sea Salt for the walls, which is a shade lighter than SW Comfort Gray a close match to the bench. I hesitate re: Sea Salt because I really don't want a nursery look. Every SeaSalt room I see has white cabinets, which look nursery to me. He leans to coastal and nickel, whereas I lean to neutral contemporary with antique brass, bronze ---WOULD SW Sea Salt reduce the contrast in the room and make the space feel larger? Sea Salt Example: Would white cabinets and antique brass hardware like these look okay?

I’m sorry to hear your cabinets are delayed. In my area, it is what it is. Kitchen cabinet manufacturers and other small businesses are struggling to catch up from the mandatory lockdown/shut down and operating with a reduced work force. I wouldn’t be surprised if your cabinet maker refunded your deposit if you wanted to cancel the order. Please think through your alternatives before contacting them. Is it possible to find another cabinet maker to take your order and for the same price? Lumber pricees have gone up in my area and it’s more expensive than it was 3-6 months ago. Is it possible to select your counters now and schedule your templating and installation date the week before Dec? I renovated my parents’ kitchen while they were on vacation for a week; the KD/Contractor were aware of my timelines when I placed my order. My counters was templated the same evening my cabinets were installed, the counters and sink were installed a couple days later, and the blacksplash installed the next day. The KD/contractor schedule all of their trades to meet my deadline.

Love everything! Sorry if you already shared this info, but what color are your uppers and are the glass cabinet inserts clear glass or ? I’m trying to finalize choices. Sure wish I could get mine done for $40K. Thanks for any input and enjoy your beautiful kitchen!