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Re: INDOOR-GARDENING digest 572

In both my books, they say to let dry. It must be for at least 24 hours. When the
sap has dried out, you can then dip in hormone and plant. I never heard of candle
wax before. I don't think you need to do that. Do wear gloves though. Majorly
toxic sap.
Helga

Dee2540 wrote:

> Dear Helga:
>      Going now to the garden center for a pot 2" larger than the pot now
> planted in.  You are right it porbably is root bound.  I have one other
> question.  I will be making cuttings of my 20 year old crown of thorns.  When
> I cut them, I know the juice is toxic to both human and animal.  Do I seal the
> cut with some candle wax?  Do I let the cutting dry for a bit before using the
> rooting powder.  If so how long?  I don't want to mess this up.  I just wish I
> had not loaned my indoor gardening book out.  It never came home.    Thanks
> again,  Dee
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