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Cuttings


>>Also, I want to take cuttings of my scented geraniums. I lost lots of the
>>last batch due to stem rot. Any tips on how to better stick the cuttings? I
>>did about the same with the scenteds as I did with the English thyme
>>(above).
>>
>>TIA for any advice.
>>
>>Cindy in TX, Z8/9
>
>Cindy,  I used to start a lot of scented Geraniums from cuttings.  The
>method I had the best success with was to put the cuttings in a zip lock bag
>with a few drops of water in the frig for at least 24 hours so the cut ends
>could form a good callous.  Then dip in Rootone and stick them in a mix of
>1/2 perlite, 1/2 vermiculite on bottom heat (70 F) in a shady part of the
>GH.  Keep the cutting mix moist.  A shady spot in the garden would work well
>too.  In your climate, bottom heat is probably not necessary.  The scenteds
>have varying degrees of difficulty for rooting.  Some will take a few months
>and are considered almost impossible, others - like most of the rose and
>lemon scents seem easy.  I always started mine in the spring after the stock
>plants had woke up from winter and were putting out nice fresh growth.  It
>was a good way to prune and shape the plants at the same time.  Hope this
>helps.  Marilyn
>Marilyn Dube'
>NATURAL DESIGN PLANTS
>Hardy Perennials, Choice Tropicals
>Portland, Oregon

Marilyn,

Thanks for the advice. I know it's awfully hot here already. But, I plan to
try some pelargonium cuttings anyway. I've read both schools of thought
about hardening off cuttings. Lately, I haven't been doing it. This time I
plan to try the hardening off process.

I've taken Glen's advice with the thymes and mints. They look pretty good
so far. By the way, anyone try propagating horehound from cuttings?
Sticking them in water was a total loss. I haven't tried in medium yet.
That's next. Later.

Cindy in TX Z8/9---hot, no rain
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