Ruscus how easy to root

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    Or propagate ?

    Bought a large stem out of florist and thought I could may be try to root and then have use of it from my garden.
     
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    [​IMG] I have had a look Scotkat, I am assuming you mean Ruscus aculeatus as I use it quite allot.. So far have found out that as members of the holly family you take Semi-hardwood cuttings taken during late summer but are made from current season's growth that has partially matured and is becoming woody. These cuttings are used to propagate broad-leaved evergreens such as holly, euonymus and azalea.

    So I would just give it a try with your bit from the florists..
    Otherwise I only found propagation by seed or roots....
    Have found some interesting reading if you have time.. HERE.. and HERE
     
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    MF will take a phot later for you there looks like there are seeds at tip of leaves.

    Thank you for info.
     
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    Photo as promised can you see the seeds?
     
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    [​IMG] Nice sized branch Scotkat.. I would definitely follow the seed instructions then, as well as trying to root some cuttings perhaps... ;) :D Good Luck & let us know if you have any luck..! [​IMG]
     
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