Re: [Rose-list] rose cuttings

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** Reply to note from Karen Guiler <kguiler@utm.net> Fri, 16 Jul 1999 13:01:30 -0700
>   
> hello to all-i'm a long time reader and first-time questioner.
>   
> i have made several rose cuttings. i did as was prescribed on this list. i
> cut the stalk, dipped in root hormone, placed in a shady spot outside, and
> covered it with a glass jar.
>   
> after a week or so, new shoots began coming from the cutting. after a
> period of time, they were outgrowing the jar so i removed the jar.
>   
> now to the problem: the new shoots seem to be drooping oftentimes. i will
> say they are in some sun in afternoon although it is filtered. i have
> watered them before when they wilted and they perked up. however, i'm
> wondering what i'm doing wrong?
>   
> any help or suggestions from all of you experienced rose-growers?

Unfortunately, top growth can occure from stored nutriants in the cutting
with no sign of roots.

May I suggest you take a look at my paper at

    www.ars.org/experts/roserooting.html

This gives you details on the Ziploc baggy method, but has more info on
raising softwood cuttings.

Regards,

    Mel

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