I just copied your info. on getting a cutting, BUT WHAT IS ROOT POWDER? I need to read that info. again, must have missed that part. I've been copying, pasting, and printing today, plus I wrote a paper explaining why all males and females act like they do - that took a little time.
About the cutting: After I do the cut and use the powder whatever that is (and how do you use it by the way), and put it in the medium, WHERE DO I PUT IT? Do I need to wait to do this until it is warm outside and then leave it outside? I don't have a sunny window in this townhouse.
I know I ask specific questions, but that way I don't screw up.
“plus I wrote a paper explaining why all males and females act like they do - that took a little time.”
Good Heavens!! ROTFL!!!!!!
Thanks for the giggle. I needed that. :)
Root powder is powered rooting hormone, It helps produce roots fast in cuttings. Buy it at a garden center.
Rooting Powder helps to form roots... Link below:
http://www.essentialhardware.com/product_detail.php?pid=212432&gclid=CIbxy_2d-7sCFaHm7Aod3W8Aaw
More complete instructions from an extension office:
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8702.html
The bottle of root powder will have full instructions. It helps if the bottom of the stem is damp so that more powder will stick to the stem.
Any of the seed starting mediums and/or vermiculite can be used. I usually keep the pot inside. I have clear bags that I buy for bread that I use to make a little green house. Just put the pot inside the bag, with a stick or old skewer.
Fasten the bag to the skewer with a clothespin. Or you can put a few sticks in the pot and cover with saran wrap. The propagation medium is damp, and covering it keeps it that way without a need to constantly water.
I do leave a teeny space or poke a teeny hole for a little air. Put it under your grow lights.