Hosta propagation ... no by cuttings!!

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Date: Sun, 09 Aug 1998 09:14:36 -0400
From: Lisa Roth <rothcrew@compsol.net>
Subject: Propagating Hosta
A friend of mine wants to propagate Hosta, but not from division.  What
she wants to do is take a leaf or two and maybe some of the root (if she
can get it) from a potted Hosta another friend of hers has.  Will this
work?  I know Hostas are really easy to start from divisions, but I have
never tried starting one from a leaf.
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Hosta is one plant which is not suitable for propagation from cuttings.
You will need the whole division for the plant to take. A small root
cutting is likely not to take unless it has dormant buds (eyes).

regards
Joel Kroin
http://www.hortus.com
jkroin@hortus.com

The following discussion is taken from our web page at
http://www.rooting-hormones.com/discussi.htm


Hosta are usually propagated from division of the clumps. Sometimes from
seed ... however some plants do not produce capsules.
We do not have very much direct  information on the use of plant rooting
hormones to propagate hostas. Take a look at some links:
http://members.tripod.com/~HostaSocietyWNY/LINKS.HTM
http://www.hostas.com/index-hosta-societies.html
http://www.hosta.org/hostafaq_2.htm#When is the best time to plant, and/or
divide hosta?
They say:
When is the best time to plant, and/or divide hosta? Hosta can be planted at
any time during the growing season, although most people try to plant hosta
in the spring. The later in the season you plant a hosta, the more important
it is to keep the plant adequately watered.
Hosta may also be divided or moved at anytime. However, given the increased
shock to the plant caused by dividing or digging it up to be moved, spring
is much preferred. In fact, it is recommended that dividing occur before the
plant begins any substantial spring growth. Once the eyes are evident, the
plant should be dug and divided by using a sharp knife. It is also
recommended that the knife be dipped in a fungicide (e.g. 10% Clorox-water
solution is a good substitute) before making the cut, and that the cut
surface be dusted (or washed if using bleach) after the cut is made.



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