Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Maya variegation field test - NE Illinois, 1 by 8ftbed

8ftbed wrote:
Through the season I will continue to update this thread with the progress in growing out the cuttings received.
Regular pics will be posted with associated information. Long range plans are to plant one cutting in ground and the other will be container grown.
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25-Mar: 2 cuttings were received via usps
The stem ends were recut at a 45 degree angle to facilitate water uptake while standing in a container. I've chosen to intitiate rooting by placing in approx 1.5" water with an airstone from a small standard aquarium pump. Commonly referred to as a 'Bubbler' throughout this forum, numerous members have extolled the virtues thereof.
27-Mar: nubbies showing
31-Mar: planted in 4" pots
08-Apr. new growth indicating root development
17-Apr. roots out of drain holes. Repot
27-Apr. good growth; roots out drain holes; potting up
05-May. Repot to tall 7gal hard plastic pot.
26-May. Take outside to shade
03-Jun. first Maya gets planted in ground. New bed with MG potting soil / alfalfa meal tilled in to 16"
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2 days in the bubbler under fluorescent lights and the white 'nubbies' are developing. Some may be clearly seen at the bottom of this pic.


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