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Back in Jan. I got 4 camelia cuttings. On 2 I used rooting hormone,the other two I put in water in a bud vase. The ones with rooting hormone died,but the ones in water look super healthy. They havent started getting any roots at all and I'm getting worried that they will die too. Am I just chasing my tail or are they slow rooters. I really want to put them in the yard as they are a beautiful bi-color.

Karen [grin]
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I looked in my plant propagation books and they recommended bottom heat for cuttings in dirt. Even with that they said it could take 3 months to root.
Since the ones you have in water, are still doing well, maybe you could add some natural rooting hormone in the form of willow stems. Willow roots very easily and tends to promote rooting in cuttings of other plants also.

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Terry

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Hello and I have a question what and where can you get willow root at?I have never heard of it but if it helps other plants to root that could help me out here? Bye and remember keep those hands dirty!
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Not necessarilly a root. If you have any willow trees in your area, take some cuttings and just stick them in the water with your camellia cutting. The willow cuttings will release their "rooting hormone" into the water.

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Terry

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Or even better chop up the willow branches so you have more cut areas in contact with the water.

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Terry

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Hey thanks Terry! I dont have any willows around but I'm good buds with the local nursery manager and she lets me take cuttings on occasion. I'll check with her.

Karen [grin]
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