Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Multiple Cuttings in Same Pot Zone 7a, 1 by JPlunket

JPlunket wrote:
Here in Washington, DC, this year and last, I put several (6-7) cuttings in each of two different pots.

Last year, only one or two cuttings survived my technique (and an attack of white flies) to "take" in each pot --happily, those three all grew well once replanted outside.

This year, I did the same thing, but was more careful in terms of keeping the pots' "feet" warm, the soil moist and the bugs at bay. ALL cuttings in both pots are pushing out leaves and/or new branches. I'm happy about the prospect of having 12-14 new plants for next Spring, needless to say.

But, the cloud I see behind my silver lining is this: with so many cuttings growing (and presumably pushing out roots) in each pot, holding only about a gallon of soil, should I worry that they'll be inseparable by Spring? Should I separate them all now into different pots to avoid this, or will I be able to get them apart (e.g., by carving up the mass rootball) and plant them separately in April?

Nice problem to have, just want to make sure I get some expert advice.

Many thanks in advance!