Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Which way is UP?, 1 by BetsyJ

BetsyJ wrote:
Hi all ~~
I know this is going to sound reeeeally stupid but..........I've always wondered.....how do you know which way is UP when planting an epie cutting? I really had to sit back and think about it when I got my first cuttings and just took a guess. I must've got it right as I've got new growth on *most* of them. But I'm starting to wonder about the ones that aren't showing new growth; maybe I have them UPSIDE DOWN?!
This picture shows two cuttings, bought and planted at the same time. Obviously, one is doing great and has new growth. (Moloch)...but the other (Star Gem) looks exactly like it did the day I planted it.....which was probably in early June.
Is it possible it's planted in there upside down?
THANKS EVERYONE!
Betsy