From: T@invalid.invalid   
      
   On 6/28/19 5:17 PM, Terry Coombs wrote:   
   > On 6/28/2019 2:30 PM, T wrote:   
   >> On 6/27/19 5:09 PM, Terry Coombs wrote:   
   >>> Just a guess , but I think you might be using too much rooting hormone .   
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   >> Tried it both ways.   
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   >>> The instructions on mine (TakeRoot brand) say dip then shake excess    
   >>> off . Are you clipping almost all the leaves off ?    
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   >> I left the leaves on.  Should I have removed most of them?   
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   >    Yes , all but a couple or 3 . They lose moisture to the air  and the    
   > plant has no way to replace it until it grows some roots .   
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   >>> That lowers the moisture requirements , cuz remember , ya got no    
   >>> roots to take up water and nutrients .   
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   >>> I also put a baggie over the container (loosely)    
   >>> to help retain moisture .   
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   >> not following.  Bag over the rooting compound container?   
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   >    No , a baggie placed loosely over the pot you use for your new plant    
   > . Like a little tent .   
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   >> Also, how long do I wait to water?  Maybe I washed the stuff off?   
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   >    I soak the soil as soon as I plant the new start . After that I water    
   > just enough to keep the soil damp .   
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   Thank you!   
      
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