Mid-Atlantic Gardening: Sally's Plant Swap: After Word, 2 by Gitagal

Gitagal wrote:
Many of you know that I take a lot of cuttings from my Coleus and, successfully, root them under my light set-up.
Many of us have a light set-up for our seed growing. Use them this time of year--and throughout the winter
for growing cuttings of various plants, as well as growing your AV's in a brighter growing area. (I need to do this!).

It is easy and not much attention needed--except for watering.
These Coleus cuttings will grow quite large--enough so for a second pinching around January.
Took these pictures just now to show those of you that have never done this. it is so easy!

1--Coleus cuttings just removed from the plant.
2--Cuttings trimmed of all big leaves and top leaves cut smaller--if needed.
3--Fill small pots--or 6-pack liners with a soil-free mix and water in. I use "Pro Mix" for my cuttings.
4--Place cuttings under lights to grow. I leave the lights on from AM till PM (bedtime).
The rest of the cuttings you see in this picture were done less than a week ago. None have wilted!
5--This picture is from December, 2010. See the huge amount of growth the cuttings can put out?

Hope this helps someone. If you do not have a light set-up--you could always purchase a lamp that has a cool-white
fluorescent bulb in it. These bulbs can come in a "U" shape--or in a circular shape.
Regular bulbs would emit too much heat--and not enough light. The CF bulbs may work better. Not sure....

Gita