Re: [IGSrobin] Propagating Pelargonium tetragonum

I've not heard of this species, anywhre I can view a pic?

Larry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robin Parer" <geraniac@pacbell.net>
To: <igsrobin@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: [IGSrobin] Propagating Pelargonium tetragonum


> Dear Maria:
> 
> We start all our Pelargonium tetragonum cuttings in perlite with about 
> 15% potting compound and we pack them in at about 9 per 4" container. 
>  We set them about 1 1/2" under the soil.  We keep them dryish, watering 
> only occasionally and they root in about 6-8 weeks.  We probably lose 
> about 20%.
> 
> Sorry to hear you are leaving Sacramento.  Hope we'll still continue to 
> see you and Kurt.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Robin
> Geraniaceae
> 
> Maria C. Boza wrote:
> 
> > Hello,
> >
> > I was wondering if any of you could give me tips on propagating 
> > Pelargonium tetragonum from cuttings.  I just can't make it work.  
> > What sort of mix do you start your cuttings in?  How much of the 
> > cutting do you try to have underground?  Whatever I put underground in 
> > my cuttings just rots.
> >
> > Stumped,
> >
> > Maria B.
> >
> >
> 
>
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