Re: Callused cuttings
- To: I*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [IGSROBIN] Callused cuttings
- From: R* L*
- Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 09:14:37 -0400
At 12:46 AM 09/10/1999 -0400, you wrote:
>succulents, including succulent varieties of pels will form a "callus" over
>the cut portion of the cutting after several days. some species root best
>after allowing a callus to form--it is a natural reaction to being cut and
>releases auxins that promote root formation. It was thought in the past
>that "hardening" geranium and pel cuttings thusly improved rooting. Not so,
>except for the truly succulent types like old man never die, or the
>sarcocaulons.
Thanks, Robin, for your answer. I just sent in the answer that I received from
the Swiss Farms Wholesale nursery.
