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Help with cuttings

Discussion in 'Other Plants' started by Bournemouth Gardener, Jan 21, 2015.

  1. Bournemouth Gardener

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    I took a several cuttings a few months ago of some evergreens, spotted laurel, Ooba Nakafu and a few other similar varieties. I have been keeping them in the conservatory as there has been heavy frost. They look healthy, great colours but there is no change at all with no sign of any route growth.

    Am I doing something wrong is that normal?
     
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    During winter, plants enter their dormant stage - I'm guessing that is what has happened with your cuttings.
    If they are looking healthy and a good colour, I wouldn't worry about them just yet.

    I'm sure more experienced members will be along to offer their sage advice and experience :)
     
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      Spot on ""M""

      Just leave them be and put out when the frost has gone and wait till you see roots and pot them if need be or leave and grow them on in the same pot and plant out in the autumn , the chances of them growing if you plant out too soon will decrease rapidly.

      Some may not have produced any roots at the moment but as soon as the weather warms up they should start growing.
       
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      • Bournemouth Gardener

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        Thank you very much guys. I thought that would be the case but I was just surprised to see that they were looking so healthy without any routes. It looks like they are staying put! :)
         
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        Sorry just one more question. Why on earth did I spell roots as in routes? Twice!!! Duuurrrrr!!! :)
         
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          if they produce "routes" can you send me one cutting...? :snork:
           
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            Coz "roots" be the "route" a plant takes for a successful, healthy life? :heehee:
             
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