rooting in water???

dispatcher1 Seymour, IN(Zone 5b) Sep 24, 2004

I have a snail vine rooting in water and it has three roots formed about 2 inches long. Should I plant it now , or let it get more roots?? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Lou

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daisyavenue Long Beach, CA(Zone 10b) Sep 24, 2004

Lou- I just did the same only I left it in the water too long and most of the roots broke off but I threw it in a pot anyway. : ) Always the optimist!

Be interesting to see if anyone can tell you (and I) whats hould be done here.

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Brugie Chariton, IA(Zone 5b) Sep 27, 2004

I know it is too late to try this now, but if you like rooting in water, try putting some perlite in the glass or jar and it will act like soil and the roots will grow through it and be stronger when you are ready to pot up in soil. Just a suggestion that works for me.

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dispatcher1 Seymour, IN(Zone 5b) Sep 27, 2004

Thanks for hint. I have some perlite and vermiculite . I will try this . Lou

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Karrie20x Spokane, WA(Zone 5b) Sep 27, 2004

When I rooted a honeysuckle in water, I waited for the roots to get about 2 1/2 to 3 inches long and it did great. I then transplanted it outdoors (early fall of last year) and it survived the winter (I mulched it with pine needles).

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