Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Why arent my Brugs Rooting?, 1 by grrrnthumb

grrrnthumb wrote:
Betty & J, I use the lower temps because of the slow-growing winter-dormancy-mode that most overwintering brugs seem to be in here in the Seattle area now, probably also like in Alexandria where Katrun is. It does of course take a tiny bit longer than warm temps when they are actively growing, but seems much safer & has a higher rate of success for me. I haven't failed on a cutting for more than a couple years now. It has been 100% even for green cuttings and cuttings smaller than a pencil diameter, most of which have been taken in the middle of winter. It's working now for a couple 'Rothkirch cuttings' (which is notorious as one of the hardest to root) taken in mid December.
I sure agree extra high light (no direct sunlight) is the first key to making them take in the winter.
Here is how I make my domes out of styrofoam & clear cups. This was 'Santa Rosa' (finished rooting) and 'Daydreams' (just starting).
- Tom