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Gitagal wrote:
Cam--
Thanks for your interest. New, Exotic plants are worth growing just for pleasure.
I always have "ENOUGH" for stem cuttings. I also have rooted cuttings
of some Epis. Amazing plants! The blooms of one of them will blow you away.

The cuttings are taken from the hardwood stems of the Brugmansias. About 5"-6" long
and just shoved in soil in 5" pots. I do use rooting hormone--but I don't think it is necessary.
I DO mind that there be a node at the top and bottom. They really do root quickly.

In about 2-3 weeks, the cuttings are fully rooted and on their way.
The leaves will start growing in no time and then--the plant is on it's way.