Re: Leaf cuttings

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• Subject: Re: Leaf cuttings
• From: R* <m*@earthlink.net>
• Date: Tue, 03 Mar 1998 10:16:39 -0500
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> Hi,
>
> I accidentally managed to root some leaf 'cuttings' (Hail whacked them
> petiole-first into the soil ;).  Does a rooted leaf 'know' enough to grow up
> into a mature plant no matter what, or does that depend on the kind of
> plant (not sure yet what it is)?  Should I nurture them, or forget about
> them?
>
> Regards,
> Martin

  Hi Martin,

YES!! a rooted leaf, branch, root, or any other type of vegetative cutting that
will root has all the "knowledge" or information it needs to individuate it's
cellular structure to become a mature plant.  The only rooted leaf-cuttings
that  have never become mature plants are those in the Saxifrage tribe.

Rika        Willow Pond Nursery        http://www.willowpondnursery.com

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