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Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Need help with cuttings, 1 by Kaufmann

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Kaufmann wrote:
Late last Summer I was successful in rooting a large number of tip cuttings (green), and tiny green sideshoots. I used damp potting soil in 4" pots. Layed the cuttings across the soil horizontally and lightly pressed into the soil. Placed the pots in zip-lock bags and put them under fluorescent lights. I did not lose one cutting utilizing this method.

Following is a collage that I posted on another thread somewhere here. The photos on the botoom left and right were green tips. The one on the bottom center was semi-hardwood. I hope this is helpful to you.

PS They can stay in the bags a long, long time.