I am really looking forward to the update. I am attempting to propagate my Phantom Hydrangea. I think I started them wrong in a sealed plastic container, so now trying to figure out if I can just take the lid off and put them outside in the shade for now. I am in Central Texas.

@StewartFarmApiary

Жыл бұрын

If it were me, I would do just that. Put them in filtered shade and keep them moist. it you could, reapply root hormone and put in a pot and keep the feet wet. Should be fine. Mine are having trouble rooting but full of leaves. This is nothing more than the change in the weather and too much sunlight. Hope this helps.

Can’t wait to see the progress video 😊

@StewartFarmApiary

Жыл бұрын

Yes - I will keep you updated

@jodyann77

10 ай бұрын

He's not going to keep you updated honey just letting you know that as he already planted them two weeks ago as he told that to someone in a different comment

I love this video thabk you.

@StewartFarmApiary

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback. Have a great week.

Thank you

@StewartFarmApiary

3 ай бұрын

❤️

Hello. I did exactly what you said and I now have 8 hydrangeas growing. First time this has happened. I’ve tried so many times. Thank you. I am in Sacramento. Now I need to know what to do next. All my clippings have lil green arms sticking out. Growth.

@StewartFarmApiary

4 ай бұрын

That is great news. Focus now on making sure you use a mild fertilizer and don't over water. If you are not worried about organic, I highly recommend Osmocote slow release fertilizer. Thanks for the feedback. Really happy you had some success. Have a great week.

I tried this with my blueberry bushes with no success but I’m going to keep trying!

@StewartFarmApiary

Жыл бұрын

Timing is everything. I am sure if you keep trying you will have luck. Get some rooting hormone (powder or gel) - you should have some luck with that. Hope this helps

Thank you for the video. How many plants I could have had over the years as I trimmed and did not know I could do this. It is late winter/ early spring in Michigan could I do this now and have them grow until fall? Then plant 🌱?🎉excited to get a hedge of limelight’s going.

@StewartFarmApiary

3 ай бұрын

You can do it now. The sprouts will be easier in the spring with some root hormone. Keep them out of direct sunlight and in a humid area (you can use a large clear plastic tub from walmart). Main key is to keep moist ( but not wet) and out of direct sunlight. I put my cuttings on the north side of the greenhouse. Hope this helps. Have a great week.

Could you please make a video on the hydrangea 1 year later progress.

@StewartFarmApiary

2 ай бұрын

Please see past comments. They were mixed up and sold by mistake before I could do follow up video. I’m sorry.

Thanks for sharing this method. Is there an update of these cuttings?

@StewartFarmApiary

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for asking. We sell at a market and I ended up selling or planting the cuttings once they came of the right time and forgot to do a video on them. I’m sorry. I hope you have a great day

@lovevancouver3681

9 ай бұрын

@@StewartFarmApiary Thank you for letting me know. Too bad that I am too far away. I may try to use this method with my BOBO hydrangea. 😁👍👍

Have you tried using long stems to propagate a limelight tree? Would there be any different steps you would take or location for them? Not having much luck

@StewartFarmApiary

10 ай бұрын

I’ve not tried the long stems. Not sure if it would work or not but you have given me an idea and I might have to experiment with it this winter. Thanks for the question. Have a great week.

Please update on this I like to see how many came up

@StewartFarmApiary

11 ай бұрын

I’ll more than likely do an update in the late fall. It takes a while for some that stay dormant. Thanks for the comments.

Brings this is done on the old wood, would I need to put the cuttings on a heat mat? I noticed the link in the description. I am in Oregon, zone 8b, should I wait til they root to set outside because of so much rain?

@StewartFarmApiary

5 ай бұрын

Great question - Old wood doesn't need rooting hormone but I always say it never hurts. Keep the cuttings out of direct sunlight and in a humid ( but not hot) location. I have potted with no rooting hormone, put outside in a shaded area in January and a percentage show new leaves in spring. Just make sure to make double the cuttings you want - that way the ones that don't make it will not affect your overall numbers you want. I hope this helps. Have a great week.

Thank you for this video I tried but failed You inspired me

@StewartFarmApiary

11 ай бұрын

Glad to know you liked it. Keep trying - propagation takes practice. Did you use rooting hormone?

@anitar959

11 ай бұрын

@@StewartFarmApiary yes

I am wondering if the plants are prone to sprout roots when they seem to have gone dormant when you made the cuttings. I was under the impression that cuttings should be taken in the spring so they can get some roots before going dormant .

@StewartFarmApiary

8 ай бұрын

Great observation. In my world I can propagate at two times. Both winter and spring. Winter cuttings are from “old wood” which had a bark and is thicker. It’s the hardest way to propagate in my opinion. It takes longer to root but in my opinion if the cuttings make it you have a stronger core plant. You also don’t need to put in greenhouse and pamper. They can literally be put in some soil, placed in a pot outside and as long as the temps don’t get so low they hard freeze the soil that cuttings are in you should have new growth in spring. With spring g cuttings or “ new wood” the stems are still green and tender. You need to mist of keep moist at all times, keep out of direct sunlight and keep in humid environment. It’s easier IF you have the time to monitor them. New cuttings in spring can quickly get to hot when covered or produce mold from too wet. I hope this helps - do like me and try both to see which suits you. Good luck.

I can't find the update to the cuttings video. How did they work out?

@StewartFarmApiary

5 ай бұрын

I have down in the other comments that the clippings were sold at the market by mistake before a follow up video. I plan to do another video soon about the clippings. sorry. We did have around 60% success with them.

Would this method work with Oakleaf Hydrangeas? Thaanks

@StewartFarmApiary

10 ай бұрын

Great question - I think it would but I dont want to say for sure as I have not done it with the oakleaf. Here in the south we get so many volunteer sprouts off the healthy oakleaf that I haven’t had to propagate. Sorry I couldn’t be if more assistance. Have a great week

I would absolutely love to get a dozen cuttings from you how do I go about it? Thank You ! 🙏🏼 😊

@StewartFarmApiary

18 күн бұрын

Thanks but I don’t sell to the public. I appreciate you asking. Have a great week.

@presouz5

18 күн бұрын

@@StewartFarmApiaryThank You for the reply😊

Can I plant longer cuttings with maybe 3 or more nodes, or do they need to be short like how you did it?

@StewartFarmApiary

2 ай бұрын

Longer would be better. Just make sure you have plenty of nodes for sprouting. I did short because of space. Hope this helps.

@romellwilliams4290

27 күн бұрын

​@@StewartFarmApiary I have long cuttings that I'm about to try for the first time. I'm hoping they take off well

I looked for an update but haven’t seen one. I just did some soft/green stem cuttings today for little hottie in pearlite only. Used a double clear plastic cup inside of a clear tote that is upside down. Hopefully you followed that circumlocution. Lol😅

@StewartFarmApiary

11 ай бұрын

You will be fine. I got busy and repotted the hydrangeas not thinking about an update. It gets busy here quick int he summer it was an honest mistake. Just make sure you keep them moist and you will be fine. Indirect sunlight. thanks for reaching out.

@jodyann77

10 ай бұрын

Please post them on your video then that you're not making an update so people stop asking as I was doing

Does this work with Oak Leaf Hydrangea too?

@StewartFarmApiary

Күн бұрын

I’ve tried with minimal success. It will work but I just haven’t had enough time to give a full evaluation on how well it could be. Thanks for the question.

Does the plant have to be dormant or can this be done in spring?

@StewartFarmApiary

4 ай бұрын

Great question. It is easier to do in the spring. Softwood cuttings are always easier than hardwood in my opinion, but you really need a greenhouse environment ( which is easy to make on a small scale). Thanks for the comment and question. Have a great week

How did the cutting grow?

@StewartFarmApiary

6 ай бұрын

Hello - The cuttings went great and we had about a 60% success. Definitely found the rooting hormone worked better with the old wood cuttings. I planned to do an updated video but they were sold at the market before I could. I plant to do another in the later spring on new cuttings and show. Thanks for reaching out. Have a great week.

is there a update?

@StewartFarmApiary

Жыл бұрын

Hi there - We had an issue with our cooling system in the greenhouse and they have been "stunted". I plant to do an update when they recover. Before the heat hit them we had about a 50% success rate. I think some was due to the uneven table with watering. Thank you for your feedback and question.

How often do you water?

@StewartFarmApiary

5 күн бұрын

Once I see new leaves I ease back to only every other day.

How about an update!!

@StewartFarmApiary

7 ай бұрын

Please see comments for update. Have a great week

how often do you water?

@StewartFarmApiary

3 ай бұрын

I have my beds on a drip emitter. I water once every three days and it equals out to a gallon each watering. Hope that helps. Have a great week.

Do you put them in sun or shade ?

@StewartFarmApiary

7 ай бұрын

Filtered sunlight

@johnt3728

7 ай бұрын

@@StewartFarmApiary thank you

Can I propagate green growth of a dying limelight?

@StewartFarmApiary

Жыл бұрын

Not really sure of your question. Is the scrub dead? If so, no, but if dormant then yes. Hope this helps.

@brownthumbnursery

Жыл бұрын

If it’s healthy enough to make some good new growth this spring, you can do softwood cuttings which work great for hydrangeas. June is usually the best time to take those cuttings depending on what zone you’re in.

@Ninelkabullet

Жыл бұрын

@@brownthumbnursery moles ate most of the roots of my shrub, I have some green growth and was wondering if I can take those off and propagate them

@brownthumbnursery

Жыл бұрын

I would definitely give it a try.

@brownthumbnursery

Жыл бұрын

If you can wait until about June, that’s when you’ll get the best softwood material. With softwood cuttings the only thing different you would need to do is keep them out of direct sunlight & don’t let them dry out.

I cut my hydrangeas way back this year .zone 6a

@StewartFarmApiary

8 ай бұрын

I would suggest mulching it heavily. I cut mine way back too. I’ll wait a little while longer because we are still having warmer weather but when temps drop I will. They can get really leggy if you let them go. Thanks for the comment. Have a great week.

What happened to your cuttings?

@sharongardenhomie3230

Ай бұрын

Just read previous comments ❤

@StewartFarmApiary

Ай бұрын

Please see the comments below. Thank you for the question - have a great day.