Re: kiwi cuttings
- To: propagation@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: kiwi cuttings
- From: D* M*
- Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 16:58:57 -0500
>After digging & moving my hardy kiwis( A.
>kolomitka) last spring, some vines have grown back from the roots. One
>piece has
>been a very pretty green & yellow variegated pattern all summer. I
>would like to propagate it but don't know the best technique. </FONT></DIV>
> take cuttings now. wait until spring cut back the non-variegated shoots
>and see what
>happens next spring.
I'd wait until spring, and see if the variegation returns. If it does,
then cut off any non variegated shoots then try to root some, perhaps by
air layering rather than taking a chance by cutting the variegated shoot
off.
Are you aware that male plants of A. kolomitka normally show some
variegation, although it is venerally white/green/pinkish in color. If
your plant has a yellow variegation, it might be something trying to
propagate.
Don Martinson
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (Milwaukee suburb)
USDA Zone 5 (-10 to -20F)
AHS Heat Zone #4, Map at:
( http://www.suite101.com/userfiles/79/hz1024.jpg )
l*@execpc.com
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