stem cuttings

Does anyone have instructions on propagating Mandevilla. I love this vine. Thanks John

If the link doesn't take you to the right page just do a google search on mandevilla propagation, you'll get lots of good info.

http://toptropicals.com/html/toptropicals/articles/vines/mandevilla.htm

Thank you, Heathrjoy, the link worked just fine. John

Try this link:

Propagation: tips on rooting cuttings http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/597232/

~* Robin

I tried several methods on Mandevilla laxa with no rooting. The stems are very thin. Can they be layered?

I have started mandevilla laxa from cuttings. I usually go for a thicker stem on them. If the stem is too thin and flexable it will rot. I have found its a lot easier to do these from seeds, once the seed pod is ripe just take out the seed, lightly cover and they germinate quickly, fresh seed is best for faster germination.
Rebecca

Check out this link. I'm going to use the info provided for "Leaf Bud Cuttings" on Clematis as a trial.

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8700.html

You'll need to mist regularly (4-5 times a day) and/or keep the cuttings covered (Plastic bag, etc - just to create humidity around the cutting).

I'd try both and see which one works best.

I'd also try rooting them in both pure sand, or a mixture of 50-50 perlite to peat moss.

Bottom heat (is pretty much a must)...if you can.

Greenhouse or indoors under lights? (Indoors, they'll definitely need to be bagged whereas I can really keep the humidity up high in the greenhouse very easily) ...I'm going to try both.

If indoors, I would bag them for one month and then remove the bag and continue the rooting process misting until rooted, however this works very well with woody plants so maybe keeping them bagged until growth has occured (as long as it takes) may be the answer. I don't know.

Just some thoughts to consider and I read the above link critterologist wrote and think that person seems to know quite a bit as well.

I do wish ya luck!

Dax

This link says to use semi-hardwood cuttings but to prepare them the same way as I previously mentioned, or, to prepare them another way as well which they call another form of 'Leaf Bud Cutting'. You'll see what I mean:

American Horticultural Society
http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0702/climber_prop.asp

I think with the two links, you should be in business.

Dax

P.s. I learned something very important also that I did not know and that is that the cuttings need to be shaded. Glad I did some extra reading!

I'd go for it! Best of luck!:)

Many Thanks to all. There is enough info in all the links that I'm sure I'll find one that works. Again Thanks. John