Re: Selection of cuttings for propagation

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• To: "Steve Manion" <s*@fidnet.com>
• Subject: Re: Selection of cuttings for propagation
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• Date: Fri, 3 Jul 1998 08:50:37 -0700 (PDT)
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At 06:34 PM 7/1/98 -0500, Steve Manion wrote:
>i would like to do cuttings of a ground cover. it is a perrenial, zone 5,
>vinca minor, or commonly called periwinkle. could you tell me if i should
>use soil or oasis? should i use a rooting hormone? will it be necessary to
>put the cuttings under mist? or can i cover and keep the  cloth wet?  i have
>shade cloth on the house. thank you for any advice.  chris

Chris,  Vinca minor roots easily without rooting hormone or mist.  I just
stick my cuttings in potting soil and keep them damp, outdoors in the shade.
Or leave them on the bench in your GH if it isn't boiling hot in there.
Marilyn Dube'
NATURAL DESIGN PLANTS
Hardy Perennials, Choice Tropicals
Portland, Oregon,  Zone 8b

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