One way that I’m teaching my 12-year-old nephew because he feels the same as you. While living in second apartment building. He has a small little piece of Tupperware and mini shelf he made from scrap wood in his window that he uses to propagate these cuttings and or small cacti plants and sell them between 10 and $50 apiece with the most minimal space available.
I started my own nursery business 4 years ago when I was 18 and have done thousands of cutting propagations over the years, and as much as I learned over that time, I still feel like I have such a long way to go... 🤣
@@PlantFanatics Landscape plants, essentially. I mostly grow boxwoods and companion plants with a lot of perennials to keep the bills paid since they have a much faster turnover. I made this channel about it a couple days ago if you’d like to see! Thanks for the reply! 😆
Humidity is key at every step of the process. When you up-pot water them thoroughly the first time, place in bright indirect sunlight, keep them roughly 70-75 degrees consistently, and if your indoors keep your grow area humid.
@@PlantFanatics what is the hottest you recommend these cuttings and or small guys be in. We are in Phoenix and I’m thinking of waiting another month or so for the weather to cool down before we tackle this project. Right now they would never be below 95 to 105° in the shade.
@@albertlopez3578 I'm in Gilbert and I was able to root up when it was 75°-95° in my garage. Once it got to the 90-105° range, a lot of them failed, so I just did in indoors in my closet where it's always around 80°.
Yes, I’ve experienced the loss of thousands of dollars worth of cuttings. Once, I even purchased an entire collection from a dedicated collector, only to see them all wither away. The initial cost of entry is undeniably steep, yet the lessons learned and the rewards that unfold over the years are truly priceless.
Honestly, after growing fig trees, the last four years. On a nice 3 acre property. I see every single place that I go in the city you can see and visibly catch someone with fig trees on almost every single street in every neighborhood. I would perhaps recommend knocking on a door And asking for a cutting or two, or volunteering to trim their tree when the season comes and there you go. Best wishes
Can you do the same with hibiscus? I have a large one now blocking light out of 2 rooms and I need to trim it back. Could be fun if I could use it to grow more.
@@cantwealljustgetalong2 Grafting is when you attach a cutting to a tree that started from seed. Usually you take 4 year old seedlings and graft whatever variety you want onto the seedlings.
The key to successful propagation lies in understanding the essential requirements: warmth, humidity, and a suitable medium for root development. None of these elements should be excessive. The art is in finding the right balance for different plant varieties. It involves trial and error, but once perfected, it can lead to great success.
Excellent advice 👌
People take my guidance for plants all the time and the only training I've received is Failing at every turn 😂
Experience is the greatest teacher.
This is beautiful I love this! I wish I had a place to plant fruit trees and vegetables I absolutely love it. ❤
One way that I’m teaching my 12-year-old nephew because he feels the same as you. While living in second apartment building. He has a small little piece of Tupperware and mini shelf he made from scrap wood in his window that he uses to propagate these cuttings and or small cacti plants and sell them between 10 and $50 apiece with the most minimal space available.
I started my own nursery business 4 years ago when I was 18 and have done thousands of cutting propagations over the years, and as much as I learned over that time, I still feel like I have such a long way to go... 🤣
What are you growing?
@@PlantFanatics Landscape plants, essentially. I mostly grow boxwoods and companion plants with a lot of perennials to keep the bills paid since they have a much faster turnover. I made this channel about it a couple days ago if you’d like to see! Thanks for the reply! 😆
No problem! And I’d love to check it out!
This is a God send... Was able to root but cuttings died as I transferred to pots. Pls make a video Abt that
Humidity is key at every step of the process. When you up-pot water them thoroughly the first time, place in bright indirect sunlight, keep them roughly 70-75 degrees consistently, and if your indoors keep your grow area humid.
@@PlantFanatics what is the hottest you recommend these cuttings and or small guys be in. We are in Phoenix and I’m thinking of waiting another month or so for the weather to cool down before we tackle this project. Right now they would never be below 95 to 105° in the shade.
@@albertlopez3578 I'm in Gilbert and I was able to root up when it was 75°-95° in my garage. Once it got to the 90-105° range, a lot of them failed, so I just did in indoors in my closet where it's always around 80°.
What kind of fig is the first one you showed? I think it's the same my grandparents had, but it was killed when my family demolished the house 😢
Curious if you know. Will sand propagation work with roses?
I agree with the practice part completely. The bad thing is if you don't have free cuttings available the "failing" gets expensive.....lol.
Yes, I’ve experienced the loss of thousands of dollars worth of cuttings. Once, I even purchased an entire collection from a dedicated collector, only to see them all wither away. The initial cost of entry is undeniably steep, yet the lessons learned and the rewards that unfold over the years are truly priceless.
Honestly, after growing fig trees, the last four years. On a nice 3 acre property. I see every single place that I go in the city you can see and visibly catch someone with fig trees on almost every single street in every neighborhood. I would perhaps recommend knocking on a door And asking for a cutting or two, or volunteering to trim their tree when the season comes and there you go. Best wishes
Can you do the same with hibiscus? I have a large one now blocking light out of 2 rooms and I need to trim it back. Could be fun if I could use it to grow more.
Anything that is propagated by cutting can be done this way
What's your dilution with the Dip N Grow?
can i use this method for my oak and maple trees?
Absolutely not. Maples and oaks are not typically grown from cuttings, rather they are grown either from seed or grafting.
@PlantFanatics isnt grafting the same as cuttings?
@@cantwealljustgetalong2 Grafting is when you attach a cutting to a tree that started from seed.
Usually you take 4 year old seedlings and graft whatever variety you want onto the seedlings.
So what’s the key to success?
The key to successful propagation lies in understanding the essential requirements: warmth, humidity, and a suitable medium for root development. None of these elements should be excessive. The art is in finding the right balance for different plant varieties. It involves trial and error, but once perfected, it can lead to great success.
Have anyone try this for any tree and it works?
This only works for plants that are typically rooted from cuttings. Plants typically grown from seed or grafting should not be done using this method.