Re: Nepenthes Cuttings Question

Michael Hasemann (jmh@tko.vtt.fi)
Thu, 2 Mar 1995 17:20:31 +0200 (EET)

I have got only limited experience but perhaps it's worth telling.

>
> I am going to be taking some cuttings from several Nepenthes spp. and
> although I have grown several, have not actually propagated them myself.
> I have a few questions:
>
> 1) In the experience of people here who have propagated from
> cuttings, which roots better, the tip cutting or the ones farther down?

Tip cuttings do not do so well. I had more success with ones further
down.

>
> 2) Do you use a hormone? (I plan to)
No.

>
> 4) Any other hints?

Don't keep too wet. Reduce half of the leaves and all traps.

>
> 5) Thanks
>
> bob
>

..Michael

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