I purchased 3 sets of 4 cuttings from Epies by Pat thru ebay the beginning of spring. 2 varieties have new growth (not a lot) on at least 3 of their 4 cuttings. One type, Orange Bowl, only has growth on 1 of it's cuttings and 1 of the other cuttings died - got "crinkly" looking (despite being watered regularly) and just died - min. roots on it when I pulled it up to look at it. No apparent rot anywhere. Do you have any suggestions? I was really hoping to see more going on with these plants. Seems like any cuttings I've rec'd in trades have more growth on them then these guys...now that I think about it - those plants are all in plastic pots where as these are in clay pots b/c I'd read that clay was better for them...ugh!!! Any thoughts? The cuttings from ebay weren't cheap...I hate to see them all slowly die on me. Thanks for helping me with this!!
Chantell
Need an Epi doctor...
I am no epi expert, but have had my hand full with them lately! What kind of potting mix are you using? I know I have had problems with cuttings not having enough drainage - I like to add lots of sand to my cutting starter mixes! Hope this helps
Abbie
Thanks Abbie...I actually use just about the same stuff I do for my cacti...so it "should" be draining well...LOL