Re: Propagation

At 01:24 PM 8/24/2002 -0400, you wrote:

>>Bill Lee wrote:
Do it gradually over a couple months. The goal is to generate the true
roots
to replace the water roots.  I've never tried with woody plants, but
suspect
it won't be as successful.
>>
My understanding is that it is only the extreme tip of the root that is differentiated between rooting in water and rooting in a soil mixture. Also, these cells change relatively quickly when the medium changes; certainly within a few days. I stand to be corrected on this however given I'm not a plant micro-biologist.;-)

Having contributed this bit of unwarranted wisdom, I can tell you from long practical experience that you can simply take any rooted cutting from a water glass and pot it immediately into soil if there are adequate numbers of roots present to support the top growth. There is no need for long term muddification or any other precaution. I've done this with all manner of perennial and woody cuttings with no adverse effects. They simply continue to grow if you follow normal young cutting procedures (keep out of direct sunlight and winds, prevent dessication, keep warm, keep soil moist, don't feed) The growth rate of the cutting is determined by the care you give it.

Doug
Doug Green
Author of the award winning "Gardening Wisdom"
See gardening articles at http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com

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