How do I make starts off my Fushia?

dolphin19731 Eugene, OR Jul 16, 2001

I would like to know how to make starts off my existing Fushia, so I can give Fushia baskets as presents next summer. If anyone knows how please feel free to let me know. Thank you.

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Badseed Hillsboro, OH(Zone 6a) Jul 18, 2001

Hi Dolphin,
A few weeks ago I had to move my fuschia to a larger pot. As I did so, I broke some branches off. I made fresh cuts just below nodes and stripped off the rest of the leaves except for a set or two at the tip. I dipped them in Rootone and slipped them into moist seed mix. After two weeks, they still looked great and had not rotted or wilted. I did use woodier cuttings and not tender. I would love to tell you how well it went, but I knocked the pot off the other day while moving a fern. boo hoo I forgot to pick them up. I am sure it would have went well though, since there was no decline in the cuttings. Good luck to you.
Michele

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Badseed Hillsboro, OH(Zone 6a) Jul 18, 2001

Hey it is me again. Guilt got the best of me, so I went out to pick up those cuttings. Normally I would not let a plant die at any cost, but being pregnant, I was in no hurry to go down and squeeze between my potting bench and deck. Well, I did go there today and low and behold, my fuschia cuttings were laying there in the gravel with roots! So, it really did go well. I potted them back up since they weren't even wilted. I guess I will be making some more cuttings for trades later on.
Michele

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tiG Newnan, GA(Zone 8a) Jul 18, 2001

cool!!! save me one when you get more going. Just how far along are you??

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SDoglover1512 Port Huron, MI(Zone 5b) Jul 20, 2001

Plaes save me one as well....and email me and we'll work out a nice trade
sandy

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