Fuchsia cuttings

[nick the grief]

the biggest advantage with Rooting powder is the fact that it contains a fungicide that helps reduce rotting off if you're a bit heavy handed with the watering can. but so long as you use a free draining compost you should be OK

[valmarg]

the biggest advantage with Rooting powder is the fact that it contains a fungicide that helps reduce rotting off if you're a bit heavy handed with the watering can. but so long as you use a free draining compost you should be OK

I didn't know that NTG. The trouble I have sometimes had with fuchsia cuttings is rust. It's a right bugbear. Shall have to use it in future.

valmarg

[nick the grief]

I didn't know that NTG. The trouble I have sometimes had with fuchsia cuttings is rust. It's a right bugbear. Shall have to use it in future.

valmarg

Ahh Rust, then you want Linsterine mouth wash can't remember which one but I can find out for you tomorrow all being well as Stafforshire Fuchsia society will be at the National Chrysanthemum show probably ( there's a subtle plug for you)

[nick the grief]

Right then Valmarg,

I saw my man today and very nice he was too and it's any Listerine mouth wash that contains Eucolyptol & Menthol ( look at the list of ingredients) and you need to use at 10% dilution (50ml to 500ml water) I would suggest you use it as a spray and on a dull day (not that we get anything else these days ) and it will cure your Fuchsia rust problems.

Nick

[Adrastea]

I don't use anything. I've tried rooting powder, but a lot of the time I think you don't need it. I cut the stem about 2 inches long under a node, strip off the lower leaves, nip out the tip of the stem and stick the cuttings in damp compost in a small pot with the lower leaves just on the surface. I keep the compost moist. I've had a lot of success with this!

[JanM]

I do the same as Adrastea and have not had one fail yet! Don't bother with rooting powder or putting them in water, waste of time. They take within a couple of weeks straight in compost.

[valmarg]

Sorry I've not got back to you earlier ntg. Much appreciate the information, and shall use the advice.
valmarg

[nick the grief]

Sorry I've not got back to you earlier ntg. Much appreciate the information, and shall use the advice.
valmarg

thats OK Valmarg, I've not been on much myself