Collecting scions before the big freeze
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Someone asked for a video on collecting scionwood and it morphed into a video on what you can save from cuttings.
Here are some plants that come to mind.
Cuttings should be brought inside if you want to save them and get them growing again.
Well drained media is best for rooting.
Semi-hardwood(like in the video):
Bottlebrush, Turkscap, Hibiscus, Sweet Almond Verbena, Hummingbird bush, Lantana, Fire Spike, Porterweed, Salvia's, Rosemary, Plumbago ect.
Basically any plant that you know gets damage and you want to save you should give it a try. They might not, "come back from the roots" this year.
Mexican milkweed is easy.
Many cacti/succulents are on the chopping block as well. Propagate them or bring them inside.
If you've got bay laurel it is possible to root cuttings, but it takes forever so give it extra mulch to protect the trunk. Same with our pineapple guava. They are hard to root and will take damage at these forecasted temps so bank up on the trunk.
Good luck and stay warm.
12F here a little after 11:00 PM CST feels like -1 with the windchill. brrrr
Not looking forward to Monday morning, the forecast is -12F without factoring in the wind.
I hope there is no tree loss there. Great tip on saving for that potential.
How is your citrus doing after the freeze? I live in Kingwood, TX. and was fortunate to have saved mine. Love to see a video on them.
I’m very sorry to see what has happened to Texas and you. I live in canada; and no matter that this is our norm for most parts of it, winter is very intimidating for many. No matter how much is prepared, it ends lives and destroys crops/livestock/property/orchards/etc., every year.
My best wishes for your recovery.
Thank you so much.
It has definitely been a growing experience(in regard to facing death and "letting go")
Should we bring in or protect peach, pear, plum, nectarine trees that have already bloomed?
nope. their wood should be quite cold tolerant.
All my plants and trees died .
Sorry to hear that. What were you growing?