In this video, i give you an update on the Griselinia cuttings that i took in the summer and show the results of different sized cuttings to back up the information i gave in the tutorial.
I took over a hundred cuttings in January and left one or two leaves on each and planted them all out in the vegetable garden. I have watered them in this dry spell but a week ago I dug one up and it had no roots whatsoever. Of course that may not be representative . I hope to see improvement. Thanks for the video.
The soil does need to be quite damp, did you use any rooting powder, as that can cause them to be slower rooting. Also were the cuttings large and or woody? Woody cuttings can take 6-12 months to root.
I have followed your advice and my littoris cuttings have done ok so far. My mum watched too and took cuttings from her long established varigated but all have failed
Sorry to hear that, I do find that variegated plants are slower growing due to a lack chlorophyll, this basically reduces photosynthesis. However as to why they might have failed, I don't really have an answer, as I've never tried variegated cuttings. Hope your cuttings do well though
Great roots. Most of my cuttings die. I had to Google griselinia to see what type of plant it is. It sounds like something Harry Potter would shout if he aimed his wand at you. Lol. Laura
Brilliant Mike. Those cuttings have rooted really well. Looks like there is definitely a benefit of using hormone rooting powder. Is it best to use semi ripe cuttings for success? Take care. Nick
Nice video and thanks for posting. Do you strike all your cuttings together in one large tray/pot and then transplant into pots for further growth. Or do you place each cuttings into its own pot from the start?
Hi Barry, thanks for your comment. That is a great question, I find there are a few things that cause this. Firstly, direct sunlight and harsh wind on young plants can sause the leaves to turn black on young plants. The leaves of cuttings will trun black if they are too hot, getting too much light and not enough water. So if you have had this issue, look at where the plants or cuttings are, as this is most likely the cause. To help avoid this issue, keep the plants in a cool, slightly shaded area until they are approximately 2-3 feet tall as by this time they will be more hardy. Make sure they don't dry out, we have had some hot weather in the UK recently so it could be that they are too hot and have dried out. These are the main reasons that the leaves cab turn black. I judge the health of a plant by its new growth, so pay close attention to the new leaves and see what they are doing. You may occasionally see black leaves on a mature plant, this is usually due to a sudden change in weather or temperature. For example if they were sheltered by a wall and now the wall is gone. On a mature plant, it's really nothing to worry about, unless it is affecting more than half of the leaves. But this is very uncommon. I hope this helps and I hope my answer makes sense, I have a tendency to over explain things. Have a good weekend 👍🌱
Hi Mike, where are you recording from? Uk or New Zeland? Question regarding climate and right time to do my own cuttings. I live in north England. Thanks for advices
Hi, I'm in the UK 👍 As long as the weather isn't too hot, between late summer - early spring. Autumn being the best time overall. Good luck with your cuttings 🌱
I find a loose, free draining mix works best as they like good drainage. They will grow in any PH soil but avoid extremes (most general purpose composts would be fine) if your compost has lots of bits of wood and rope, sieve it before use as these can stop roots. I hope this helps, thank you for your comment.
That is an excellent question, I actually have no idea 🤷. I never see them grow massive but that could just be my local climate. Thanks for your comment
Hi, yes I do cut the leaves, my methods have changed over the last few years as I've learned new ways of taking cuttings. Check out my more recent videos for an up to date guide 👍😁
I took over a hundred cuttings in January and left one or two leaves on each and planted them all out in the vegetable garden. I have watered them in this dry spell but a week ago I dug one up and it had no roots whatsoever. Of course that may not be representative . I hope to see improvement. Thanks for the video.
The soil does need to be quite damp, did you use any rooting powder, as that can cause them to be slower rooting.
Also were the cuttings large and or woody? Woody cuttings can take 6-12 months to root.
New friend here...great progress in 5 months!👍
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Good information thanks
Thanks for the update on the cutting. Great info for planning our cuttings.
Rob
Hi Mike : ) I can't wait til spring to start growing food! Thank you for sharing..awesome video!. Much love & light!
Those cuttings did brilliant nice job
thanks mike for this wonderful video of plants
Nice one Mike keep it up God Bless
Thank you for sharing good job
I have followed your advice and my littoris cuttings have done ok so far. My mum watched too and took cuttings from her long established varigated but all have failed
Sorry to hear that, I do find that variegated plants are slower growing due to a lack chlorophyll, this basically reduces photosynthesis.
However as to why they might have failed, I don't really have an answer, as I've never tried variegated cuttings.
Hope your cuttings do well though
I learn about different plantings
Great roots. Most of my cuttings die. I had to Google griselinia to see what type of plant it is. It sounds like something Harry Potter would shout if he aimed his wand at you. Lol. Laura
Brilliant Mike. Those cuttings have rooted really well. Looks like there is definitely a benefit of using hormone rooting powder. Is it best to use semi ripe cuttings for success? Take care. Nick
Nice video and thanks for posting. Do you strike all your cuttings together in one large tray/pot and then transplant into pots for further growth. Or do you place each cuttings into its own pot from the start?
Looks like you can make a pretty hardy fast hedge row with these.
Very informative, Thks
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Hi, great videos, just need a bit of info, what are the black bits on the end of the leaves that appear every so often.
Look forward to your reply.
Hi Barry, thanks for your comment.
That is a great question, I find there are a few things that cause this.
Firstly, direct sunlight and harsh wind on young plants can sause the leaves to turn black on young plants.
The leaves of cuttings will trun black if they are too hot, getting too much light and not enough water.
So if you have had this issue, look at where the plants or cuttings are, as this is most likely the cause.
To help avoid this issue, keep the plants in a cool, slightly shaded area until they are approximately 2-3 feet tall as by this time they will be more hardy.
Make sure they don't dry out, we have had some hot weather in the UK recently so it could be that they are too hot and have dried out.
These are the main reasons that the leaves cab turn black.
I judge the health of a plant by its new growth, so pay close attention to the new leaves and see what they are doing.
You may occasionally see black leaves on a mature plant, this is usually due to a sudden change in weather or temperature. For example if they were sheltered by a wall and now the wall is gone.
On a mature plant, it's really nothing to worry about, unless it is affecting more than half of the leaves. But this is very uncommon.
I hope this helps and I hope my answer makes sense, I have a tendency to over explain things.
Have a good weekend 👍🌱
@@CultivatingCountryLife absolutely thrilled by your reply and feel much happier knowing the reasons for this.
Thanks for the advice.
Hi Mike, where are you recording from? Uk or New Zeland? Question regarding climate and right time to do my own cuttings. I live in north England. Thanks for advices
Hi, I'm in the UK 👍
As long as the weather isn't too hot, between late summer - early spring. Autumn being the best time overall.
Good luck with your cuttings 🌱
Hi Mike, do you have any social media we could connect on? Would be great to chat!
Can you plant cuttings directly into the garden where you want them to grow?
As long as it is reasonably sheltered yes. But bare in mind that you won't have 100 percent success rates so plant some extras
HI Mike, thanks for your helpful videos. What sort of soil/compost etc is best to put in the pot to start the rooting please?
I find a loose, free draining mix works best as they like good drainage. They will grow in any PH soil but avoid extremes (most general purpose composts would be fine) if your compost has lots of bits of wood and rope, sieve it before use as these can stop roots.
I hope this helps, thank you for your comment.
Is now a good time of the year to make griselinia cuttings mike ?
Thanks for replying mike , what kind of perlite/compost ratio are you using ? Once I pot the cuttings is it ok to leave them outside?
@@CultivatingCountryLife thanks for replying mike , could you tell me is what the best time of year to take elaeagnus x ebbingei cuttings ?
What is the biggest grisilinia ever recorded
That is an excellent question, I actually have no idea 🤷. I never see them grow massive but that could just be my local climate.
Thanks for your comment
I thought you cut the leaves?
Hi, yes I do cut the leaves, my methods have changed over the last few years as I've learned new ways of taking cuttings. Check out my more recent videos for an up to date guide 👍😁
Can you take cutting in October? I'm in Cornwall so don't get extreme frost.
Yes I am also in Cornwall and find that the colder months actually give better results.
Have you rooted any just in water?
no they usually rot