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Rooting carnations

Discussion in 'Other Plants' started by Snowbaby, Jul 14, 2017.

  1. Snowbaby

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    Is it possible to root carnations?
    Do I need rooting powder?
     

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    Easy peasy Snowbaby
    No you dont need rooting powder
    Take "pipings"....cuttings from shoots without any buds, about 3" or so long. Mpc is fine but if you add 50% perlite so much the better. Water. Cover with polythene bag. Leave in a warm spot out of direct sun. Come September you will have new plants :)
     
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