Hey guys and gals! I hope you hydrangea fans enjoy watching this video as much as I did making it. Here's the link to the rooting medium video: th-cam.com/video/eLXHy4A4-xk/w-d-xo.html
Red leaves happen usually in fall because of the colder days, not so much the light, how cold is the room where you keep the cuttings with the light? might need to be warmer?
I have my gooseberry cuttings in my kitchen window now going into winter, took them about a month ago, while the outdoor gooseberries are losing their leaves, the small cuttings inside my house will remain evergreen but they grow slowly through winter, mostly the roots will grow nicely, then I will put them outside next spring for good.
My mother has a LARGE hydrangea and she has some other spots in her yard with nothing. Is it possible to do a BIG cutting so that the new plant isn't miniscule. Instead of making lots of tiny plants I am wondering how likely it is to make a pretty big cutting. I may try it though she isn't very good at maintenance of plant propagations. It's interesting that the FIGS are able to be huge cuttings. What other plants do you think large cuttings would work on?
@@emmalouie1663 have you ever heard of air layering or considered it for propagating larger plants? There are lots of tutorials on how to do this. I've found Charles Malkie does an excellent presentation of air layering.
The past November 2022, I took one branch from my hydrangea, Endless Summer, and made 5 one inch cuttings from it. I then inserted them into a container of perlite. Within one month, each of the 5 cuttings rooted successfully. I then planted them in a two inch pot containing sheep compost and left then in my sun room. Surprisingly, at the end of January, 2023, I noticed a flower head developing at the top of this one inch cutting at the leaf node. By the end of February, 2023, the pink flower had totally opened up. The only difference between a fully developed hydrangea plant in my garden and this flower appearing on this one inch cutting was the size of the flower. The flower on this small cutting was about 2 inches diameter compared to the large flowers appearing on fully grown hydrangea bush. Over the next three months, the other remaining 4 cuttings also bloomed. I found this amazing.
The leaves will turn purple because of the anthocyanins it produces to help protect the plant from too much light damage. It may also be a reason why the roots weren't as vigorous as the cutting that was on the window sill. I found an interesting study that showed that the production of the anthocyanins tended to correlate with reduced growth which suggests an energy cost. Neat experiment! We learn the most from unexpected outcomes. :)
Man every time I watch a video of yours, I find that you defend yourself and why you’re doing something throughout the video. TH-cam watchers must suck! Your content is great! Obviously your results are great too. Way to awesome sir!
Haha, it’s true. I get beat up on a daily basis on TH-cam. The good news is that 98% of people appreciate my efforts and that’s all I care about. Maybe I need to quit defending myself, lol. I do it with as much sarcasm as I can stand.
I was thinking the same thing! Like there’s nothing wrong with pulling out a plant to check out its roots as long as you’re careful. Are people really criticizing this? They are silly.
I watch this video again and again, at least once a year. There’s just something about propagation of flowering plants especially that is so nourishing to my soul! I’m determined not to forget to request cuttings from you this August! You have such beautiful plants. Thank you again for all you do. 😊
I really like using rooting hormone. Most other channels don’t use it, but it gives the cutting a jump start so to speak. Your channel is amazing. Thanks
The WILL to LIVE is a big part of it. People unnecessarily believe THEY did something wrong. Sometimes cuttings just don't have what it takes. Never give up!! Rooting cuttings is supposed to be fun! Love your enthusiasm Mike!!
I"ve been trying to start seeds since march. Ineeded to hear this. After a decade this is the first year seeds won't start. They are all from the same vendor too. I'm losing my mind! Maybe they just don't want to grow and live. I'm trying a third time. I only have 10 of each seed so I can't just scatter. If I am doing something wrong I don't want to sacrifice all of them.
I've seen old school hippies doing this with cannabis since the 80's. I've even seen it done without any rooting hormone. Plants want to survive and given the proper requirements, they will root. Love your videos man, you really are a great teacher and I've learned SO much from you. Thanks!
You have me running around to the neighbors to get cuttings to try all this with. I moved into a new place where there was zero, none, nada green life. All rock. This is summer #2 so things are starting to look good. And when I saw this video of making my own rootings it went right to my soul. thanks! ps. I also watched the one on rooting roses so that is going to happen here also. pss: I live in Colorado where winter is cold and dry so getting things to come up next spring will be the final test.
Make sure you're working with plants that are cold hardy to your area and they should come up next year just fine. Rooted cuttings are pretty much just as tough as the parent plant. Here's my most comprehensive video on rose cuttings: th-cam.com/video/y_1fUrMhCpg/w-d-xo.html And here's a playlist about overwintering rooted cuttings: th-cam.com/play/PLpmpssr45yfMtl3yav-vy1qGsTDdTVWSl.html
Hydrangeas are incredibly easy to root. I'm in USDA Zone 8b and have been gardening for 30 years. I literally can break the stems, remove meristems and about 2/3 of leaves and push them into our loam/sand/red clay soil, burying about 1/2 to 2/3 of the stem. Then I let Mother Nature do her work. (No snow here.)
I’m also in 8b. What time of year do you find this to be successful? Can I do it in the early summer if I make sure there’s plenty of water? I’m in south central Texas.
@@margaretrosesimons3226 Yes. It's my understanding that shrubs spend the cooler months putting down roots, while the summer is for above-ground growth, in general. Of course we know plants send out roots anytime they're growing, but following this principle, your ideal time may be in the fall. But I have 100% success in North Florida (Tallahassee) with hydrangea cuttings any time of year, as long as we get regular rain and their not baking in full sun. Also, in general, take hardwood cuttings late summer through winter, new growth cuttings in Spring and cuttings of about half hardwood and half soft in the summer. I use about an 8" cutting with all the leaves removed except a few at the top (because it can't draw enough water to sustain many leaves and because you want the plant to have energy to make roots, rather than leaves. Bury at least half the cutting, or up to the bottom leaves. By "bury," I mean push it into the ground (as long as there's not tons of root competition) because you want close contact of soil with cutting (and it's probably best to leave the microrhiza intact). I learned a few years ago to pinch out the very top set of new leaves (no matter how small) to avoid energy going into making new top-growth. I use mulch in my beds to help feed microorganisms and conserve moisture in the sandy clay loam. The microorganisms will help make healthy plants. I use this method to propagate most of the shrubs and annuals I grow. Most of the perennials I start by division. Experiment! It can't hurt.❤
@@marshawyatt7160 Howdy, neighbor! Sending blessings to you and your Limelight. Its one of my faves and I don't have any. I'll take that as a sign that I need some. LOL
Great video and lesson! Here in Northeast Texas (zone 7b) In the spring, after the last frost; I put the cuttings, without cover, in shade with indirect light for 72 hours, then move to just a little morning sun for 72 hours, then began moving them closer to the morning sun every 3 days until they are in full morning sun; and they all do wonderful!
Hello. My name is Elaine. I live in Maine and I have a hydrangea bush that I can’t wait to get my hands on now. Thanks for all the helpful information. Love your videos.
Thanks for the video. Great stuff. I love how you're always doing experiments and showing the results. One tip I have is to always water your plant a few hours before you take cuttings so that the cuttings are hydrated.
Awesome video Mike!!!! Here is my theory…. So the cutting in the window spent all its efforts on one long root.. where as the one under the grow light spent as much energy making a LOT of starter roots off the stem. BOTH were successful!! 😁. I think the one under the light may have been even MORE successful in the long run with all those branching roots verses just one or two long spindly roots. Great experiment Mike! I have used the cup method on roses too with great success.. finally.. with your help. 😉. I used a 2 foot long grow light and hung it over my cuttings and left on 24 hours a day (only because I didn’t have a timer). My cuttings rooted great!! So I’m not so sure that timing the light is as critical as we think. Another theory…. In the winter when plants are dormant… many times they are still working on root development (the reason we fall plant many things right?) so.. again.. maybe the light is not as critical as the other factors. I was so excited when I saw you post this video. I thought I was burned out this season with propagation… but I feel motivated again! 😀 Thanks for all your amazing content. I know it takes a lot of time and energy to gets these videos out but we appreciate them so much!! ❤️❤️❤️. I am already looking forward to your next one! 😁
And I appreciate you too! All great points you make here. So our propagation season is about to go through the winter lull but I have a few more videos I’m working on. I’m also starting a big house building project so I’ll do some videos about that over the winter.
It’s common to get that purple color with grow lights, I think it’s actually from too much light ironically. My tomatoes do it all the time when I start them inside. They green up very quickly when moved outside.
It's by no means a new experiment. This has been tried and tested many a time with almost 100% success. To get even better, keep doing a lot more videos of cuttings dipped in hormone rooting powder, as well as just soaking the end of the stem in about 1 inch of water, and wait for the results in about a week without the use of the rooting powder.
Thank you Mike! That's great the cuttings grew like that. It's exciting to me to find all these ways to propagate. I propagate house plants a lot. Now I'm learning to propagate outdoor plants! So cool and fun!
I should get more into houseplant videos through the winter. We're working on building a house so pretty busy right now but when it's all done, the plan is to have a huge office filled with plants and good plant lighting. Might make for some fun videos in the future.
I tried this method on semi-hardwood rose cuttings from Oct 2022 (zone 5) and kept the container in the cold, but not freezing, garage over the winter and I have leaf buds starting to emerge! I can't see roots yet, but it is only April. Thanks for the three-cup idea!
Congrats! It's fun to have success. Yeah, this method has worked out really well this winter and I'm recommending it to anyone who wants a set it and forget it kind of option.
Enjoyed seeing how these turned out and especially the roots on the red leafed one. Thanks for all the great info. You are very generous with information and tips and thorough explanations. I feel like I can try this 3-cup method now.
For so many years, I’ve kept mason jars on my kitchen windowsill. If I accidentally break off a piece of a plant or want to take a clipping, I’d fill a mason jar with either coconut choir mix or water. I’d use either a powder or liquid rooting hormone based on which rooting medium I was using, a little cinnamon to inhibit mold growth, and I’d leave them and forget them. I’ve never not had something root. One time I stuck a dozen rosebush cuttings in some regular potting soil and dropped some plastic cups over them and they all rooted. I’m so afraid if I do things properly, that it won’t work now 😂 But I will try your method 😊 Edit to add: the purple color under the grow light plant is due to Anthocyanins. It’s a protective reaction to protect the plant from oxidative damage. In other words, it was getting too much light.
Thanks you for sharing your experiment. I live in British Columbia, Canada. I pruned an overgrown arabica coffee plant and am trying the 3-cup method to clone scrap semi-hardwood cuttings as an experiment. I also put the cuttings on a windowsill where I get some afternoon sun from about 5 PM to 9 PM in late Spring and all throughout Summer. It’s been about 2 weeks and I am really excited because I am seeing new leaves sprouting on my 3 cuttings! Woohoo! 🙏🏼✌🏼👊🏻👍🏼
I've taken a day away from screens and when i was allowed to come back in, this video is in my notifications and it was awesome. I love those roots. good luck with it continuing to grow and keep us posted please on both!!
Enjoyed this video, especially your easing going sincere presentation style - your voice, tone, innovation is excellent & that’s why it’s also an excellent video, super easy to understand -- it’s like a good friend talking with you!!
Fantastic. For places with less water dunking in a bucket for the first drench is a good option. Also maybe the temp in the tent was cooler that’s why there is less roots and purple leaves.
I know this is a year old video, but I just saw it and I just wanted you to know that it was great! I live in Washington too in Stevens County. So happy to have found you😊
I had a huge hydrangea on the corner of one of our houses. My grandmother told me to snip branches leaving 1 leaf (chlorophyll) and then plant them. I cut 13 branches and 12 took! I've done this with Turk's cap and it also works with roses. We live in the deep South so it may not be as easy to do this in other parts of the country but it sure as heck works here!
This is the exact same method I used last Spring 2022 to root my rose propagation. I placed it by the window sill. And surprisingly it worked. Now trying the same method again this year.
May I make a suggestion, regarding how much light you get from an indirect light (sun) exposure? In areas where I don't get much light, I use an emergency reflective blanket, it's like aluminum foil, and about 64X80. I put it at the back of the planters/cuttings/containers, so it reflects light BACK onto the plants from the back side. These are very affordable - $3 apiece. And it really helps the plants/cuttings to grow more evenly too!
Late to the game, but I have a question I hope you'll answer! Can I do this with Oak Leaf Hydrangea as well? Someone told me to hold a stem down with a rock or block & let it root while still attached to the mother plant. My Mom's OLH is probably 70 y/o, older than me anyway, & too large to move to my house, but I don't want to lose it! An azalea, too, about the same size, but only about 50 y/o. Searching YT for it next! Thank you for sharing this information with us! It is most appreciated!
Thank you very much for this video is most kind of you to take your time and effort to do this to show us we’re very appreciative please keep up the good work thank you very much cheers Central Florida
I've learned quite a bit by watching your videos and a few others I normally grow veggies fruit and citrus trees and I've learned how to graft the fruit and citrus I normally grow everything the old way so a friend gave me some cuttings for hydrangeas I stuck them in a container put plastic on top and left them outdoors I had four and I'm glad to say all four made it they rooted out very nicely toward the end their leaves did get a little Sun scorched I must have had some good luck with the four next time I will do it your way and see what happens I hate it when plans don't make it through
Mike, I love this! Now you've got me wishing I had taken some cuttings from my hydrangeas and other shrubs to root on a windowsill inside over the winter. It's too late this year because we've had several hard freezes here and everything outside is done for this year. However, I will gather some Bloodgood Japanese maple seeds next week at my doctor's office, and germinate them in the fridge again, like I did last year. Your enthusiasm is definitely contagious! Have a great weekend. ~Margie🤗💐🦋🍁
@@MikeKincaid79 well it worked after 4 weeks. are they ready to be moved to pots or keep em in the cups? im in ohio with impending winter. im new to this so any tips are appreciated.
I love this. Thank you for showing the roots. I’m so curious about the other root structure. Please please show us. We want roots. We want roots. We want roots!!! 😂.
So nice to see the plants that you rooted. I know that everyone says to use a non flowering cutting, however, I have been buying this Mini Green hydrangea from South America and there's no way I would be able to buy a plant. I have tried rooting but failed 3 times, but I tried one more time. It started sending out growth that's really healthy, but I couldn't see any roots. Well, it looks like a small plant now and I can see very tiny roots. 🙏🙏🙏 that it will survive, grow, and bloom. Thank you, Mike . You give me hope that I can grow hydrangeas in Hawai'i!
Love it Mike! Would you do some others that we can do in our own environments during this Winter, like a Burning Bush, start another Hydrangea, and please a Viburnum plus more (a house plant or two?). I would like to get some things going while I *have* to be indoors so I can play with where they should go in my landscape during the Spring/Summer. We want more starts, we want more starts...as the mantra goes. Thanks Mike, also do the girls have any projects going that might be fun for them to share with us? 🌻
great suggestions! my daughters and i started an indoor garden in the cellar last month. I bought an led grow light on sale from amazon and job lots (cheap box store) has 4ft LED shop lights that are perfect for plants for under $20. i hate winter in mass and we miss our farming and gardening time so we are trying indoors this winter! we are trying to grow hydrangeas, sunpatients, lavender, roses, petunias and a lemon tree. As of today they are all doing well so far so good! trying 3 different growth mediums but all same light condition. 16 hours.
I also hate the dark winter months …this year I have taken cutting from all round my garden before everything dies off and brought them indoors to see if any of them will root ready for spring . I have never tried it before and it might not even work but it’s so exciting when they carry on growing . The plants would of died off in the garden anyway so I have nothing to loose if they don’t take and the original plant will still come back in spring .I have placed some in pots and also water to see if one works better than another …fingers crossed I have some success as I’m still learning and haven’t got green fingers .
I appreciate all the info on rooting Hydrangeas. Plan to try it again. I'm always interested in learning new rooting techniques and how to obtain and sprout seeds from various plants. Also, I would love if you would discuss hybrid plants and how this affects the rooted offspring and color. 😊
Just happened to order and receive some of those cups this week. Now you know what I will be doing this weekend. Kinda late in the year but got plenty of grow light so what the heck. Thanks for all the tips!!!!!
Hi Mike. I watched your today's video, which reminded me to look back at this video. My brother and his wife have moved back home, from the US. They want some of my hydrangeas for their new home. So I have to do cuttings and I think I will use your method and place them on a window sill. Thanks for this. very interesting ☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️
Hi Mike, I'm glad that you found the clear cup method. I have been using them for years. I propagate all my Philodendron Brazil, Swiss Cheese Vine, and Exotica in those clear cups. I take the cuttings and fill the cup with perlite. I put my cuttings in the green house which gets misted several times a day. I have never tried putting a cup on the top. I usually put them in big Ziplock bags. Thanks for all the propagation tips. We Love Ya Man !!!!
Thanks so much Diane! Yeah, I really like this foolproof method. You almost can’t screw it up. I’d love to get more into houseplants when I get some time freed up.
This is so funny as soon as this short came up in my feed I said it’s gotta be Mike lol it was the hormodin 3 lol thanks again Mike I love your propagation videos I did some leaf cuttings from some begonias they turned out beautiful repottted and broke up some African daisies that had never done well and they are a massive planting in my greenhouse for spring plantings you have saved me $100’s over the years just by propagation instead of buying plants I’m doing green giant arborvitae this spring I bought 2 little arborvitae last spring that were damaged from not watering enough put them in my shade house and under mist they are big enough now to take a dozen cuttings each we’ll see what a winter in the greenhouse does for them lol again thank you for all your efforts
I enjoyed this video so much ! Everytime you asked should I check the roots ? I was saying , yes ! Yes! Thank you for doing that for us, I was so curious because I’m dealing with a Hydrangea right now. Think I’m going to try this technique . Thanks a bunch
Hi Mike Great video, i like it when you pull the rooted cuttings out to see the roots. Hope to see videos what your daughters are doing in the cellar. Carol
Hi Mike ... learned new thing today 😊. I have questions: 1) I noticed that you didn't spray any antifungal product like you usually do for roses. Is it because Hydrangea is more robust against fungal attack? 2) What is that tiny sprout in the windowsill cutting? Is it part of Hydrangea, too? 3) Can I use similar technique with rose cutting (the 3 plastic cups but with coarse sand)? I always experimenting with different methods as I think it's so exciting to observe the progress and result!
1) I don't typically have a problem with fungal diseases when it comes to hydrangea. I only use the fungicide on the roses but it wouldn't hurt to use it on other plants. 2) It's just a little weed seed that sprouted, lol 3) Yes, I would assume a rose or many other plants would work with this same setup and sand is a great material to use as it's inert and drains well, just heavy.
Hello, that is so wonderful Mike Kincaid, BUT what do I do with the plant when it is ready to plant, because I live in Michigan 5b ?? I do have a hoop house but no heat . I do winter sowing too with seeds, & they do great out in the winter snow & really cold weather But I'm not sure what to do when they are ready to plant in a pot or pail with holes in it, I have lots of hydrangeas , so I have lots of cuttings. I'm 73 yrs old & having a ball with this , & watch you all the time, Thank you so much for all your advice! I give them to my family & friends. Thank you so much for the help with planting after rooting.
Could you please tell me how to take a cutting from a large rhododendron plant? This large rhododendron was originally a cutting started by my dear grandfather 68 years ago. Before I was even born!!😊 Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you so much!!🌸⭐️💕
First I'd like to thank you for your enthusiasm in your videos and knowledge. In this video when you watered your 2 cuttings what kind of spray nozzle did you use . I would like to buy one like that . Thanks happy gardening 👍
Thank you so much.finally two of my cutting rooting after many times try filled.I am so happy and grateful for all your support and information.thank you 🌹
I've noticed that my plants get that purple shade in the leaves if they're too close to the grow light. If you give them a little more distance from the grow light the leaves go back to a healthy shade of green. I've had mint and basil turn purple. I think it's similar to when succulents, like jade plants, turn purple in very bright light. My outdoor jade plants had green leaves in late winter then turned purple when the more intense sun arrived after the spring equinox. I'm in Arizona zone 9b in the desert. My indoor had plant leaves also got their sun stressed color when I put them under the very bright Sansi grow lights. The sun stressed color is identical in my indoor and outdoor jade plant leaves.
Mike your videos are awesome! My sister and I watch them over and over. I successfully rooted 4 cuttings! Hooray! I was wondering how long it takes a propagated hydrangea to bloom. Like the time from roots to bloom? 😊 Thank you in advance!
@@MikeKincaid79 thank you so much for responding! I’m super excited as the 4 are still alive but growing slowly. I now have purchased everything I need to make your special fertilizer! I’m excited to water these hydrangeas and petunias with this! Thank you again! Happy New Year!!!🎊
Mike, thanks for the great video. I've tried unsuccessfully to propagate a rhododendron given to us by my grandfather 30 years ago. We're about to move and REALLY wanted to start a new plant from this memorial rhododendron. I took 3 cuttings and using your 3 cup method, I've successfully rooted all of them! How long before I should move them from the cup to a larger pot? Thanks again, Tom
You rooted rhododendrons with this 3 cup method???!!!!!!!!! That is actually very exciting. I've not tried this with rhododendrons yet and was planning to this year. You're teaching me something. Rhododendrons have fine, hair like roots, as you know. I would wait until the roots have filled out the cup, before transplanting.
So cool! I lest all my hydrangeas at the house I sold and didn't take any cuttings😞. Mom said that she will take from all the plants and she didn't. I should have done it a year prior. Oh well now I have to buy some and they are so expensive! Ugh. Good to see you Mike! Have a blessed weekend!🤗❤🤗
@@camicri4263 I often think about that "what if I moved and had to start over". I would definitely keep growing and rooting plants but things probably would change. I've learned so much about what the best plants are to grow and my favorites out there. I'd probably stick with the best and cut the numbers down quite a bit but there would definitely be a continuation of growing plants in some form.
I hear you but is hard when I liked them all. The knockout roses were so big, the hydrangeas too, camellias were just starting to bloom. The irises, the peonies, the hostas....I don't wat to think about. I had a hydrangea that had pink, lavander, light blue and electric blue on the same plant and don't remember the name of it..... The blue almost looked fake but was real...so beautiful. In the pictures did not show the real color. Ugh....it hurts to think about.
@@camicri4263 as long as the house sale went smooth, I bet you could go back in spring and humbly ask to take a few cuttings. People are generous, why would they say no? Just a thought from a cantankerous old Yeti.
New Subscriber….. I have never just put cutting in dirt. I have always put them in water, let them root and then plant them. Is it because you used the rooting hormone? I live in South Florida where we have a lot of hot and humidity. If I did the same thing you did with the cups would it work or would I have rot on the end of the stem? A lot of great information. Thanks ❤
Depends on a lot of factors but the main things you want to pay attention to is that you should use an inert propagation medium that drains well and holds a little moisture. Sand is a perfect material if you don't have anything else. The only other thing you can do is spray the cuttings and top of your rooting medium with a little bit of antifungal spray like daconil.
Loved this video, Mike! I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western NC. I watched your video in earlier summer this year. Took your advice about the hydrangeas, did exactly as you said and "poof" I have 6 young hydrangeas now. They are around 9" -12" now. Should I leave them outside for the winter or bring them in to a warmer location (if I can find one) - lol??? I absolutely love your videos! Thank you for sharing your experience and creativity!
So awesome! Great job Nancy. I’m not as familiar with your winter weather but if the parent plants are cold hardy to your region then the cuttings should do well. And they sound very strong and healthy. I wouldn’t worry about letting them go dormant outside with a little wind protection. For added protection, you could store them in an unheated shed after they go dormant but don’t forget about them come spring.
@@MikeKincaid79 Thank you, Mike! I appreciate your help. We get snow but not all winter, only occasionally but at times it's quite a bit. I will put them in my husband's storage building when the weather gets colder. I am so proud of these plants! I actually rooted one in water as an experiment but it is definitely the smallest. But other than the one I rooted in water, I followed your instructions exactly 💯. My husband brought me cuttings from a different variety but he cut the wooden part, they did nothing, lol! I'll let you know how they do come spring time. I love your videos, keep 'em coming. Also, I have recently cut back my hostas as per your advice. THANK YOU!!! My Dad was a horticulturalist and I guess my love for plants came from him. I miss him terribly.
I'm going to try this! I'm also going to see if I can just put it in a cup of water on an East facing window. I propagate spider plants that way, and I also experiment with other plants - some work, some don't.
Just came back to say that I used this method on some hydrangea cuttings. I used wet perlite instead of soil. I put them in an upside down clear storage box. I used the lid as the bottom, if that makes sense. I put the competed cups in the storage box, in the shade, under a tree. 6 weeks later, I found all four cuttings had made roots. They have been moved to a pot in soil, which I will leave in the shade until they take off a bit. Thanks for your help.
Searing question - ok I’ve got roots and they look good. when do I take the vapor dome (cup on top) off - and when do I stop using the water cup (cup below) ? If I followed seed growing guidance, they would say when I see true leaves and roots. You never really talk about what happens when we have success. By the way - thank you for all you do! You give me hope and challenge me to expand my knowledge base. Love the topics and ur video format works well ! A fan from Tennessee !
Lol you answered my question I asked on instagram about the rooting hormone. I could tell the fading isn’t on the label and it was finally a new container. And dibbler police back off! We got your back Mike😂. I have an oddball story to tell about some big leaf hydrangeas I propagated from 2021 season. I think you would get a kick outta how I did it. Thanks for sharing these great experiments and inspiring another generation of plant propagators.
Did as you said, and hey. three out of six plants have plenty of roots which I guess I would better leave them in the glasses as suugested untill time is ripe to repot them. Thanks for your kind advice.
Love this video! Can’t wait to try it soon! I’ve got a hardwood stem I’ve had in water for a few months and it’s just starting to root. I think I’d like the 3 cup method better!
Hey guys and gals! I hope you hydrangea fans enjoy watching this video as much as I did making it. Here's the link to the rooting medium video: th-cam.com/video/eLXHy4A4-xk/w-d-xo.html
Red leaves happen usually in fall because of the colder days, not so much the light, how cold is the room where you keep the cuttings with the light? might need to be warmer?
I have my gooseberry cuttings in my kitchen window now going into winter, took them about a month ago, while the outdoor gooseberries are losing their leaves, the small cuttings inside my house will remain evergreen but they grow slowly through winter, mostly the roots will grow nicely, then I will put them outside next spring for good.
My mother has a LARGE hydrangea and she has some other spots in her yard with nothing. Is it possible to do a BIG cutting so that the new plant isn't miniscule. Instead of making lots of tiny plants I am wondering how likely it is to make a pretty big cutting. I may try it though she isn't very good at maintenance of plant propagations. It's interesting that the FIGS are able to be huge cuttings. What other plants do you think large cuttings would work on?
Thanks for this no nonsense demonstration of doing cuttings
@@emmalouie1663 have you ever heard of air layering or considered it for propagating larger plants?
There are lots of tutorials on how to do this. I've found Charles Malkie does an excellent presentation of air layering.
The past November 2022, I took one branch from my hydrangea, Endless Summer, and made 5 one inch cuttings from it. I then inserted them into a container of perlite. Within one month, each of the 5 cuttings rooted successfully. I then planted them in a two inch pot containing sheep compost and left then in my sun room. Surprisingly, at the end of January, 2023, I noticed a flower head developing at the top of this one inch cutting at the leaf node. By the end of February, 2023, the pink flower had totally opened up. The only difference between a fully developed hydrangea plant in my garden and this flower appearing on this one inch cutting was the size of the flower. The flower on this small cutting was about 2 inches diameter compared to the large flowers appearing on fully grown hydrangea bush. Over the next three months, the other remaining 4 cuttings also bloomed. I found this amazing.
Really cool
Please do a video this is much too long. As you said it is easy.
The leaves will turn purple because of the anthocyanins it produces to help protect the plant from too much light damage. It may also be a reason why the roots weren't as vigorous as the cutting that was on the window sill. I found an interesting study that showed that the production of the anthocyanins tended to correlate with reduced growth which suggests an energy cost. Neat experiment! We learn the most from unexpected outcomes. :)
That’s the most wonderful scientific explanation I’ve heard yet. Thank you. It turned out that you’re right. It was the intense light the whole time.
@@MikeKincaid79. Plants do benefit from a period of darkness.
Man every time I watch a video of yours, I find that you defend yourself and why you’re doing something throughout the video. TH-cam watchers must suck! Your content is great! Obviously your results are great too.
Way to awesome sir!
Haha, it’s true. I get beat up on a daily basis on TH-cam. The good news is that 98% of people appreciate my efforts and that’s all I care about. Maybe I need to quit defending myself, lol. I do it with as much sarcasm as I can stand.
I was thinking the same thing! Like there’s nothing wrong with pulling out a plant to check out its roots as long as you’re careful. Are people really criticizing this? They are silly.
Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. I will try with Alamenda.👍
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I watch this video again and again, at least once a year. There’s just something about propagation of flowering plants especially that is so nourishing to my soul! I’m determined not to forget to request cuttings from you this August! You have such beautiful plants. Thank you again for all you do. 😊
I really like using rooting hormone. Most other channels don’t use it, but it gives the cutting a jump start so to speak. Your channel is amazing. Thanks
Thanks!
The WILL to LIVE is a big part of it. People unnecessarily believe THEY did something wrong. Sometimes cuttings just don't have what it takes. Never give up!! Rooting cuttings is supposed to be fun! Love your enthusiasm Mike!!
You got that right 100%
@@MikeKincaid79 Don't he just Mike?... Seedlings, if you don't want to be here...GET LOST THEN!.... "Officer Dibbler police"🤣🚔
@@johnman559 lol
After a plant blooms is the best time to propagate 🌱
I"ve been trying to start seeds since march. Ineeded to hear this. After a decade this is the first year seeds won't start. They are all from the same vendor too. I'm losing my mind! Maybe they just don't want to grow and live. I'm trying a third time. I only have 10 of each seed so I can't just scatter. If I am doing something wrong I don't want to sacrifice all of them.
I've seen old school hippies doing this with cannabis since the 80's. I've even seen it done without any rooting hormone. Plants want to survive and given the proper requirements, they will root. Love your videos man, you really are a great teacher and I've learned SO much from you. Thanks!
Yep, I've done the same many times. Glad you enjoy the videos!
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You have me running around to the neighbors to get cuttings to try all this with. I moved into a new place where there was zero, none, nada green life. All rock. This is summer #2 so things are starting to look good. And when I saw this video of making my own rootings it went right to my soul. thanks! ps. I also watched the one on rooting roses so that is going to happen here also. pss: I live in Colorado where winter is cold and dry so getting things to come up next spring will be the final test.
Make sure you're working with plants that are cold hardy to your area and they should come up next year just fine. Rooted cuttings are pretty much just as tough as the parent plant. Here's my most comprehensive video on rose cuttings: th-cam.com/video/y_1fUrMhCpg/w-d-xo.html And here's a playlist about overwintering rooted cuttings: th-cam.com/play/PLpmpssr45yfMtl3yav-vy1qGsTDdTVWSl.html
Hydrangeas are incredibly easy to root. I'm in USDA Zone 8b and have been gardening for 30 years. I literally can break the stems, remove meristems and about 2/3 of leaves and push them into our loam/sand/red clay soil, burying about 1/2 to 2/3 of the stem. Then I let Mother Nature do her work. (No snow here.)
I’m also in 8b. What time of year do you find this to be successful? Can I do it in the early summer if I make sure there’s plenty of water? I’m in south central Texas.
@@margaretrosesimons3226 Yes. It's my understanding that shrubs spend the cooler months putting down roots, while the summer is for above-ground growth, in general. Of course we know plants send out roots anytime they're growing, but following this principle, your ideal time may be in the fall. But I have 100% success in North Florida (Tallahassee) with hydrangea cuttings any time of year, as long as we get regular rain and their not baking in full sun.
Also, in general, take hardwood cuttings late summer through winter, new growth cuttings in Spring and cuttings of about half hardwood and half soft in the summer.
I use about an 8" cutting with all the leaves removed except a few at the top (because it can't draw enough water to sustain many leaves and because you want the plant to have energy to make roots, rather than leaves.
Bury at least half the cutting, or up to the bottom leaves. By "bury," I mean push it into the ground (as long as there's not tons of root competition) because you want close contact of soil with cutting (and it's probably best to leave the microrhiza intact).
I learned a few years ago to pinch out the very top set of new leaves (no matter how small) to avoid energy going into making new top-growth.
I use mulch in my beds to help feed microorganisms and conserve moisture in the sandy clay loam. The microorganisms will help make healthy plants.
I use this method to propagate most of the shrubs and annuals I grow. Most of the perennials I start by division.
Experiment! It can't hurt.❤
Hi, I just read your comments about rooting hydrangeas, and I am going to try it on my limelight. I'm in Marianna, Fl. We are practically neighbors!😊
@@marshawyatt7160 Howdy, neighbor! Sending blessings to you and your Limelight. Its one of my faves and I don't have any. I'll take that as a sign that I need some. LOL
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We do the same process for many plants like rose Henna hibiscus etc only the cutting length little more.
Man discovers people grew plants before growing kits. Always fascinating. 🙂
Great video and lesson! Here in Northeast Texas (zone 7b) In the spring, after the last frost; I put the cuttings, without cover, in shade with indirect light for 72 hours, then move to just a little morning sun for 72 hours, then began moving them closer to the morning sun every 3 days until they are in full morning sun; and they all do wonderful!
Hello. My name is Elaine. I live in Maine and I have a hydrangea bush that I can’t wait to get my hands on now. Thanks for all the helpful information. Love your videos.
Thanks for the video. Great stuff. I love how you're always doing experiments and showing the results. One tip I have is to always water your plant a few hours before you take cuttings so that the cuttings are hydrated.
Yep, that's a great tip
Awesome video Mike!!!! Here is my theory…. So the cutting in the window spent all its efforts on one long root.. where as the one under the grow light spent as much energy making a LOT of starter roots off the stem. BOTH were successful!! 😁. I think the one under the light may have been even MORE successful in the long run with all those branching roots verses just one or two long spindly roots. Great experiment Mike! I have used the cup method on roses too with great success.. finally.. with your help. 😉. I used a 2 foot long grow light and hung it over my cuttings and left on 24 hours a day (only because I didn’t have a timer). My cuttings rooted great!! So I’m not so sure that timing the light is as critical as we think. Another theory…. In the winter when plants are dormant… many times they are still working on root development (the reason we fall plant many things right?) so.. again.. maybe the light is not as critical as the other factors. I was so excited when I saw you post this video. I thought I was burned out this season with propagation… but I feel motivated again! 😀 Thanks for all your amazing content. I know it takes a lot of time and energy to gets these videos out but we appreciate them so much!! ❤️❤️❤️. I am already looking forward to your next one! 😁
And I appreciate you too! All great points you make here. So our propagation season is about to go through the winter lull but I have a few more videos I’m working on. I’m also starting a big house building project so I’ll do some videos about that over the winter.
@@MikeKincaid79 yea are you propagating any hardwood cuttings this winter?
It’s common to get that purple color with grow lights, I think it’s actually from too much light ironically. My tomatoes do it all the time when I start them inside. They green up very quickly when moved outside.
When can the hydrangea cutting be planted on the grow?
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It's by no means a new experiment. This has been tried and tested many a time with almost 100% success. To get even better, keep doing a lot more videos of cuttings dipped in hormone rooting powder, as well as just soaking the end of the stem in about 1 inch of water, and wait for the results in about a week without the use of the rooting powder.
Thank you Mike! That's great the cuttings grew like that. It's exciting to me to find all these ways to propagate. I propagate house plants a lot. Now I'm learning to propagate outdoor plants! So cool and fun!
I should get more into houseplant videos through the winter. We're working on building a house so pretty busy right now but when it's all done, the plan is to have a huge office filled with plants and good plant lighting. Might make for some fun videos in the future.
💕 Love how you showed the 2 different plants with the time lapse root growth. Awesome!
Still going strong. I'll have an update sometime this winter.
I tried this method on semi-hardwood rose cuttings from Oct 2022 (zone 5) and kept the container in the cold, but not freezing, garage over the winter and I have leaf buds starting to emerge! I can't see roots yet, but it is only April. Thanks for the three-cup idea!
Congrats! It's fun to have success. Yeah, this method has worked out really well this winter and I'm recommending it to anyone who wants a set it and forget it kind of option.
Enjoyed seeing how these turned out and especially the roots on the red leafed one. Thanks for all the great info. You are very generous with information and tips and thorough explanations. I feel like I can try this 3-cup method now.
You can do it. Good luck!
For so many years, I’ve kept mason jars on my kitchen windowsill. If I accidentally break off a piece of a plant or want to take a clipping, I’d fill a mason jar with either coconut choir mix or water. I’d use either a powder or liquid rooting hormone based on which rooting medium I was using, a little cinnamon to inhibit mold growth, and I’d leave them and forget them. I’ve never not had something root. One time I stuck a dozen rosebush cuttings in some regular potting soil and dropped some plastic cups over them and they all rooted. I’m so afraid if I do things properly, that it won’t work now 😂 But I will try your method 😊
Edit to add: the purple color under the grow light plant is due to Anthocyanins. It’s a protective reaction to protect the plant from oxidative damage. In other words, it was getting too much light.
Maybe that’s it. It’s such a low light level but maybe it’s still too intense.
I agree that the plant is getting too much light. Shorten the time and it will do better.
Thanks you for sharing your experiment.
I live in British Columbia, Canada. I pruned an overgrown arabica coffee plant and am trying the 3-cup method to clone scrap semi-hardwood cuttings as an experiment. I also put the cuttings on a windowsill where I get some afternoon sun from about 5 PM to 9 PM in late Spring and all throughout Summer. It’s been about 2 weeks and I am really excited because I am seeing new leaves sprouting on my 3 cuttings! Woohoo! 🙏🏼✌🏼👊🏻👍🏼
Awesome! That's so good to hear, Jim!!!
I've taken a day away from screens and when i was allowed to come back in, this video is in my notifications and it was awesome. I love those roots. good luck with it continuing to grow and keep us posted please on both!!
It's good to take a break. Glad you found the video on your return! I'll definitely have updates.
Enjoyed this video, especially your easing going sincere presentation style - your voice, tone, innovation is excellent & that’s why it’s also an excellent video, super easy to understand -- it’s like a good friend talking with you!!
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the really nice comment.
Great video Sir really appreciate it keep up the good work 👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏽
Fantastic. For places with less water dunking in a bucket for the first drench is a good option. Also maybe the temp in the tent was cooler that’s why there is less roots and purple leaves.
very true
I know this is a year old video, but I just saw it and I just wanted you to know that it was great! I live in Washington too in Stevens County. So happy to have found you😊
Happy you're here, Janet!
I had a huge hydrangea on the corner of one of our houses. My grandmother told me to snip branches leaving 1 leaf (chlorophyll) and then plant them. I cut 13 branches and 12 took! I've done this with Turk's cap and it also works with roses. We live in the deep South so it may not be as easy to do this in other parts of the country but it sure as heck works here!
You do yours and let them do theirs they way they want, I love the ideas that I can take from your video. Thank you.
Thanks! Love the advice. B
This is the exact same method I used last Spring 2022 to root my rose propagation. I placed it by the window sill. And surprisingly it worked. Now trying the same method again this year.
Awesome! So it works for roses too. That's great!
Love Folgers! Black Silk is the way! Try it! When painting try green Frog tape, seals great!
I'll have to check it out, thanks!
May I make a suggestion, regarding how much light you get from an indirect light (sun) exposure? In areas where I don't get much light, I use an emergency reflective blanket, it's like aluminum foil, and about 64X80. I put it at the back of the planters/cuttings/containers, so it reflects light BACK onto the plants from the back side. These are very affordable - $3 apiece. And it really helps the plants/cuttings to grow more evenly too!
That's a great idea, especially for windows on the south side of the house in the northern hemisphere.
Perfect idea! Im gonna do that ASAP. Tomorrow! And its the 22nd tomorrow! Off I go!🏃♀
👌 wow, how smart 👏 🙏
Late to the game, but I have a question I hope you'll answer! Can I do this with Oak Leaf Hydrangea as well? Someone told me to hold a stem down with a rock or block & let it root while still attached to the mother plant. My Mom's OLH is probably 70 y/o, older than me anyway, & too large to move to my house, but I don't want to lose it! An azalea, too, about the same size, but only about 50 y/o. Searching YT for it next! Thank you for sharing this information with us! It is most appreciated!
Yes, you're friend is right. It's called layering, and probably the easiest and most assured method for what you're trying to do.
Amazing video, you're smart and do in clear cups and look it though it grows in roots , wonderful job, Mike 😉👍🪴🐞🍁🍂
Thanks!
Thank you very much for this video is most kind of you to take your time and effort to do this to show us we’re very appreciative please keep up the good work thank you very much cheers Central Florida
You are very welcome
I've learned quite a bit by watching your videos and a few others I normally grow veggies fruit and citrus trees and I've learned how to graft the fruit and citrus I normally grow everything the old way so a friend gave me some cuttings for hydrangeas I stuck them in a container put plastic on top and left them outdoors I had four and I'm glad to say all four made it they rooted out very nicely toward the end their leaves did get a little Sun scorched I must have had some good luck with the four next time I will do it your way and see what happens I hate it when plans don't make it through
Oh no, so they rooted but didn't continue growing due to sun scorch?
I used a large clear plastic bag over a large pot.
Mike, I love this! Now you've got me wishing I had taken some cuttings from my hydrangeas and other shrubs to root on a windowsill inside over the winter. It's too late this year because we've had several hard freezes here and everything outside is done for this year. However, I will gather some Bloodgood Japanese maple seeds next week at my doctor's office, and germinate them in the fridge again, like I did last year. Your enthusiasm is definitely contagious! Have a great weekend. ~Margie🤗💐🦋🍁
Yes, it’s just about time for Japanese maple seeds! Great to hear from you Margie.
how did you germinate the red maple seeds?
@@nurselou1emory177 I have a video series about it. Here's part 1: th-cam.com/video/UCycSgaeJxg/w-d-xo.html
very informative. started this today. lets see wut happens.
Best of luck!
@@MikeKincaid79 well it worked after 4 weeks. are they ready to be moved to pots or keep em in the cups? im in ohio with impending winter. im new to this so any tips are appreciated.
Thanks for teaching us such great plant propagation stuff!
You’re very welcome!
Thanks for the info I live in Washington state zone 6B.interesting to see a clear cup on top!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I love this. Thank you for showing the roots. I’m so curious about the other root structure. Please please show us. We want roots. We want roots. We want roots!!! 😂.
🤣🤣🤣 Spoken like a true plant fanatic
I do the same thing cant find something right in front of my face. I cant wait to start these. Thank you.
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So nice to see the plants that you rooted. I know that everyone says to use a non flowering cutting, however, I have been buying this Mini Green hydrangea from South America and there's no way I would be able to buy a plant. I have tried rooting but failed 3 times, but I tried one more time. It started sending out growth that's really healthy, but I couldn't see any roots. Well, it looks like a small plant now and I can see very tiny roots. 🙏🙏🙏 that it will survive, grow, and bloom. Thank you, Mike . You give me hope that I can grow hydrangeas in Hawai'i!
There is always hope. You can use a tip with a flower, just snip the bloom off.
@@MikeKincaid79 your 3 cup method works!!! It bloomed 7 months after rooting!
Love it Mike! Would you do some others that we can do in our own environments during this Winter, like a Burning Bush, start another Hydrangea, and please a Viburnum plus more (a house plant or two?). I would like to get some things going while I *have* to be indoors so I can play with where they should go in my landscape during the Spring/Summer.
We want more starts, we want more starts...as the mantra goes. Thanks Mike, also do the girls have any projects going that might be fun for them to share with us? 🌻
I'll have to put my mind to some winter projects.
great suggestions! my daughters and i started an indoor garden in the cellar last month. I bought an led grow light on sale from amazon and job lots (cheap box store) has 4ft LED shop lights that are perfect for plants for under $20. i hate winter in mass and we miss our farming and gardening time so we are trying indoors this winter! we are trying to grow hydrangeas, sunpatients, lavender, roses, petunias and a lemon tree. As of today they are all doing well so far so good! trying 3 different growth mediums but all same light condition. 16 hours.
I also hate the dark winter months …this year I have taken cutting from all round my garden before everything dies off and brought them indoors to see if any of them will root ready for spring . I have never tried it before and it might not even work but it’s so exciting when they carry on growing . The plants would of died off in the garden anyway so I have nothing to loose if they don’t take and the original plant will still come back in spring .I have placed some in pots and also water to see if one works better than another …fingers crossed I have some success as I’m still learning and haven’t got green fingers .
I appreciate all the info on rooting Hydrangeas. Plan to try it again. I'm always interested in learning new rooting techniques and how to obtain and sprout seeds from various plants. Also, I would love if you would discuss hybrid plants and how this affects the rooted offspring and color. 😊
Just happened to order and receive some of those cups this week. Now you know what I will be doing this weekend. Kinda late in the year but got plenty of grow light so what the heck. Thanks for all the tips!!!!!
Never hurts to try. Good luck with it.
i've been using clear cups when cloning because i like that you can see exactly when it starts to root.
Yep, that's exactly what makes them fun to use!
I want to see those roots on the 2nd one!!!
Would love to see a 3rd option / experiment, growing it outside in the cup greenhouse
Ok,
A 4th too, steaight in the ground!!
Hi Mike. I watched your today's video, which reminded me to look back at this video. My brother and his wife have moved back home, from the US. They want some of my hydrangeas for their new home. So I have to do cuttings and I think I will use your method and place them on a window sill. Thanks for this. very interesting ☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️
It worked really well! Good luck with your cuttings.
@@MikeKincaid79 thanks Mike ☘️☘️
Good job !!!!!! Mike ..... The second option it's fantastic roots and very good project .....
Thanks Mario!
Thank you. To speed up the process, I use a clear plastic tub and clear lid. God bless!
right on
You,Mom and your friends give me faith in humanity. God Bless You All. ❤❤❤❤
What a nice thing to say, thanks.
That's a good way to be proven wrong. I'm going to try that next spring, as long as it isn't like this spring was.
Maybe even then.
Lol, I’m proven wrong all the time 😂
I’ve used this method for my Hoya footings and it works the best and fastest
Your enthusiasm is so contagious! I love your videos.
Glad you enjoy them Pamela!
Hi Mike, I'm glad that you found the clear cup method. I have been using them for years. I propagate all my Philodendron Brazil, Swiss Cheese Vine, and Exotica in those clear cups. I take the cuttings and fill the cup with perlite. I put my cuttings in the green house which gets misted several times a day. I have never tried putting a cup on the top. I usually put them in big Ziplock bags. Thanks for all the propagation tips. We Love Ya Man !!!!
Thanks so much Diane! Yeah, I really like this foolproof method. You almost can’t screw it up. I’d love to get more into houseplants when I get some time freed up.
This is so funny as soon as this short came up in my feed I said it’s gotta be Mike lol it was the hormodin 3 lol thanks again Mike I love your propagation videos I did some leaf cuttings from some begonias they turned out beautiful repottted and broke up some African daisies that had never done well and they are a massive planting in my greenhouse for spring plantings you have saved me $100’s over the years just by propagation instead of buying plants I’m doing green giant arborvitae this spring I bought 2 little arborvitae last spring that were damaged from not watering enough put them in my shade house and under mist they are big enough now to take a dozen cuttings each we’ll see what a winter in the greenhouse does for them lol again thank you for all your efforts
So glad to hear you've learned a lot from the videos and enjoy them. Glad you're saving money and overwintering all your plants!
Those mini-growers are brilliant!! Definitely will try that. A good second use for take-out cups.
Yes! Definitely a great way to recycle.
I enjoyed this video so much ! Everytime you asked should I check the roots ? I was saying , yes ! Yes! Thank you for doing that for us, I was so curious because I’m dealing with a Hydrangea right now. Think I’m going to try this technique . Thanks a bunch
Glad you enjoyed it! I love hydrangea and plan to do many more videos about them.
love your gude i am trying to root some cutting and i hope that i can do it that easy.
It really is this easy and you've got all summer to practice. Have fun and good luck!
Hi Mike
Great video, i like it when you pull the rooted cuttings out to see the roots.
Hope to see videos what your daughters are doing in the cellar.
Carol
I better get those girls back in another video.
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I'll look forward to that video Mike.
Carol
Great video! Enjoyed Mike's presentation, very real. Going to try today. Watching from Phila.,PA
Thanks for watching and good luck with your cuttings!
Wonderful video, very educational and starting to use this method right now! Regards from sunny Sao Paulo Brazil! 🙏🌈🏡
Hi Mike ... learned new thing today 😊.
I have questions:
1) I noticed that you didn't spray any antifungal product like you usually do for roses. Is it because Hydrangea is more robust against fungal attack?
2) What is that tiny sprout in the windowsill cutting? Is it part of Hydrangea, too?
3) Can I use similar technique with rose cutting (the 3 plastic cups but with coarse sand)? I always experimenting with different methods as I think it's so exciting to observe the progress and result!
1) I don't typically have a problem with fungal diseases when it comes to hydrangea. I only use the fungicide on the roses but it wouldn't hurt to use it on other plants.
2) It's just a little weed seed that sprouted, lol
3) Yes, I would assume a rose or many other plants would work with this same setup and sand is a great material to use as it's inert and drains well, just heavy.
I used honey for rooting hormone and it worked really well.
Or cinnamon, aloe, etc ...
My mom put her cuttings into a pot and turned a mason jar over them - not in direct sun- and had great results. Same principle. 👍
Yep!
Hello, that is so wonderful Mike Kincaid, BUT what do I do with the plant when it is ready to plant, because I live in Michigan 5b ?? I do have a hoop house but no heat . I do winter sowing too with seeds, & they do great out in the winter snow & really cold weather But I'm not sure what to do when they are ready to plant in a pot or pail with holes in it, I have lots of hydrangeas , so I have lots of cuttings. I'm 73 yrs old & having a ball with this , & watch you all the time, Thank you so much for all your advice! I give them to my family & friends. Thank you so much for the help with planting after rooting.
If the cuttings are well rooted and the parent plants are cold hardy to your location, they should do just fine in the hoop house.
@@MikeKincaid79 Thank you so much for all the info!!!!😀
Could you please tell me how to take a cutting from a large rhododendron plant? This large rhododendron was originally a cutting started by my dear grandfather 68 years ago. Before I was even born!!😊 Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you so much!!🌸⭐️💕
First I'd like to thank you for your enthusiasm in your videos and knowledge. In this video when you watered your 2 cuttings what kind of spray nozzle did you use . I would like to buy one like that . Thanks happy gardening 👍
It’s a dramm watering wand. You can find them in most big box stores or Amazon
Thanks so much I appreciate it. Have a great summer
End of October and I’m getting so inspired that I want to do cuttings NOW 😂
Hahaha, that's the trouble, I always finish the videos when it's to late to start the project.
Thank you so much.finally two of my cutting rooting after many times try filled.I am so happy and grateful for all your support and information.thank you 🌹
You are so welcome and I’m happy to hear that you’ve found success. Persistence pays off.
I've noticed that my plants get that purple shade in the leaves if they're too close to the grow light. If you give them a little more distance from the grow light the leaves go back to a healthy shade of green. I've had mint and basil turn purple. I think it's similar to when succulents, like jade plants, turn purple in very bright light. My outdoor jade plants had green leaves in late winter then turned purple when the more intense sun arrived after the spring equinox. I'm in Arizona zone 9b in the desert. My indoor had plant leaves also got their sun stressed color when I put them under the very bright Sansi grow lights. The sun stressed color is identical in my indoor and outdoor jade plant leaves.
I finally figured this out this past winter. I raised the light to the top of the tent and turned it down. Thanks for helping to confirm that.
I used the venti Starbuck plastic cup with lid and it works great. I am so please with my $0 cost Green house.
Nice!
This is the best way to propagate, I am going to do it now.
It sure makes things easy!
I followed your advice on propagate roses from cutting and it works!
Of course it does! lol. Good job. Glad you've been successful!
Your enthusiasm makes me smile. OK...so mine have rooted, it's end of October...do I start fertilizing them? They'll be inside all winter 7b.
Yes. If they're inside and continue growing through the winter, then you'll want to start with a light fertilizer and then adjust as the plants grow.
Hi my friend I love your beautiful video I will like to learned to make it happen for my self God bless
You can do it, Margret!
Wow! I’ve thought about doing this! I’m for sure going to do it now I have a better understanding. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
You are so welcome Angie! Glad it was helpful.
Mike your videos are awesome! My sister and I watch them over and over. I successfully rooted 4 cuttings! Hooray! I was wondering how long it takes a propagated hydrangea to bloom. Like the time from roots to bloom? 😊 Thank you in advance!
I've had hydrangea root and bloom in the same season. It happens pretty quick if all the right conditions are present.
@@MikeKincaid79 thank you so much for responding! I’m super excited as the 4 are still alive but growing slowly. I now have purchased everything I need to make your special fertilizer! I’m excited to water these hydrangeas and petunias with this! Thank you again! Happy New Year!!!🎊
Mike, thanks for the great video. I've tried unsuccessfully to propagate a rhododendron given to us by my grandfather 30 years ago. We're about to move and REALLY wanted to start a new plant from this memorial rhododendron. I took 3 cuttings and using your 3 cup method, I've successfully rooted all of them! How long before I should move them from the cup to a larger pot? Thanks again, Tom
You rooted rhododendrons with this 3 cup method???!!!!!!!!! That is actually very exciting. I've not tried this with rhododendrons yet and was planning to this year. You're teaching me something. Rhododendrons have fine, hair like roots, as you know. I would wait until the roots have filled out the cup, before transplanting.
So cool! I lest all my hydrangeas at the house I sold and didn't take any cuttings😞. Mom said that she will take from all the plants and she didn't. I should have done it a year prior. Oh well now I have to buy some and they are so expensive! Ugh. Good to see you Mike! Have a blessed weekend!🤗❤🤗
But you’ll only have to buy 1. Great to see you here too Camelia!
@@MikeKincaid79 yes but I had a few varieties and it adds up so fast and I already spent a lot. I also had 15 rose bushes, camellias and more
@@camicri4263 I often think about that "what if I moved and had to start over". I would definitely keep growing and rooting plants but things probably would change. I've learned so much about what the best plants are to grow and my favorites out there. I'd probably stick with the best and cut the numbers down quite a bit but there would definitely be a continuation of growing plants in some form.
I hear you but is hard when I liked them all. The knockout roses were so big, the hydrangeas too, camellias were just starting to bloom. The irises, the peonies, the hostas....I don't wat to think about. I had a hydrangea that had pink, lavander, light blue and electric blue on the same plant and don't remember the name of it..... The blue almost looked fake but was real...so beautiful. In the pictures did not show the real color. Ugh....it hurts to think about.
@@camicri4263 as long as the house sale went smooth, I bet you could go back in spring and humbly ask to take a few cuttings. People are generous, why would they say no?
Just a thought from a cantankerous old Yeti.
Glad to see you back, Always great videos. Thanks
Thanks Barb! I post every week.
Excellent experiment! Thank you very much
You are so welcome!
Very nice. Maybe do an experiment with rooting with and without compound. And Vs different mediums.
Nothin like natural light. Thanks for this experiment.
Yep, still going strong. I'll have to do an update of these cuttings and where they're at now.
@@MikeKincaid79 please do!
New Subscriber….. I have never just put cutting in dirt. I have always put them in water, let them root and then plant them. Is it because you used the rooting hormone? I live in South Florida where we have a lot of hot and humidity. If I did the same thing you did with the cups would it work or would I have rot on the end of the stem? A lot of great information. Thanks ❤
Depends on a lot of factors but the main things you want to pay attention to is that you should use an inert propagation medium that drains well and holds a little moisture. Sand is a perfect material if you don't have anything else. The only other thing you can do is spray the cuttings and top of your rooting medium with a little bit of antifungal spray like daconil.
im doing this with fig right now so much fun
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Hi This is amazing. Can I do this early in the fall and keep it indoor until spring? winter is very cold in my city.
Yes you can!
Loved this video, Mike! I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western NC.
I watched your video in earlier summer this year. Took your advice about the hydrangeas, did exactly as you said and "poof" I have 6 young hydrangeas now. They are around 9" -12" now. Should I leave them outside for the winter or bring them in to a warmer location (if I can find one) - lol???
I absolutely love your videos! Thank you for sharing your experience and creativity!
So awesome! Great job Nancy. I’m not as familiar with your winter weather but if the parent plants are cold hardy to your region then the cuttings should do well. And they sound very strong and healthy. I wouldn’t worry about letting them go dormant outside with a little wind protection. For added protection, you could store them in an unheated shed after they go dormant but don’t forget about them come spring.
@@MikeKincaid79 Thank you, Mike! I appreciate your help. We get snow but not all winter, only occasionally but at times it's quite a bit. I will put them in my husband's storage building when the weather gets colder. I am so proud of these plants! I actually rooted one in water as an experiment but it is definitely the smallest. But other than the one I rooted in water, I followed your instructions exactly 💯.
My husband brought me cuttings from a different variety but he cut the wooden part, they did nothing, lol!
I'll let you know how they do come spring time. I love your videos, keep 'em coming. Also, I have recently cut back my hostas as per your advice.
THANK YOU!!! My Dad was a horticulturalist and I guess my love for plants came from him. I miss him terribly.
Lots of new leaves too!
Yeah, looking forward to seeing how these develop!
I'm going to try this! I'm also going to see if I can just put it in a cup of water on an East facing window. I propagate spider plants that way, and I also experiment with other plants - some work, some don't.
I’ve heard of some people doing this.
Just came back to say that I used this method on some hydrangea cuttings. I used wet perlite instead of soil. I put them in an upside down clear storage box. I used the lid as the bottom, if that makes sense. I put the competed cups in the storage box, in the shade, under a tree. 6 weeks later, I found all four cuttings had made roots. They have been moved to a pot in soil, which I will leave in the shade until they take off a bit.
Thanks for your help.
Awesome! I love hearing these success stories.
Searing question - ok I’ve got roots and they look good. when do I take the vapor dome (cup on top) off - and when do I stop using the water cup (cup below) ?
If I followed seed growing guidance, they would say when I see true leaves and roots.
You never really talk about what happens when we have success.
By the way - thank you for all you do! You give me hope and challenge me to expand my knowledge base.
Love the topics and ur video format works well !
A fan from Tennessee !
Lol you answered my question I asked on instagram about the rooting hormone. I could tell the fading isn’t on the label and it was finally a new container. And dibbler police back off! We got your back Mike😂. I have an oddball story to tell about some big leaf hydrangeas I propagated from 2021 season. I think you would get a kick outta how I did it. Thanks for sharing these great experiments and inspiring another generation of plant propagators.
Hahaha, get back dibbler police! I just can't help trolling them.
@@MikeKincaid79 don't worry, the Trolls will get Trolled😉
Good morning, always enjoy your videos, thank you for sharing.
Glad you’re here!
Did as you said, and hey. three out of six plants have plenty of roots which I guess I would better leave them in the glasses as suugested untill time is ripe to repot them. Thanks for your kind advice.
Glad you were successful with it. I love this method and am now using it more frequently.
So appreciate this video❤
I did this with two hydrangeas and two bougainvillea, both hydrangeas did well and one of the bougainvillea. It's a brilliant method.
Awesome!
Love this video! Can’t wait to try it soon! I’ve got a hardwood stem I’ve had in water for a few months and it’s just starting to root. I think I’d like the 3 cup method better!
Hey in the words of Mike Kincaide we check roots because where experimenting and learning guy's!
Haha, that’s it!