Use a propagator to maintain high moisture and high humidity conditions. These wood cuttings prefer a temperature of 21C. Avoid direct sunlight, but place in a well lighted location.
Water and place in propagator 60F - 15C. If you do not have a propagator, cover tray with clear plastic lid or pot with clear plastic bag, place in a well lit situation , but not in direct sunlight.
Softwood cuttings need to be placed in a propagator to ensure humidity levels are kept high and moisture loss is kept to a minimum. Alternatives include placing the cuttings container in a plastic bag or frequent misting.
It is a compendium of studies from around the world including the information complied by the International Plant Propagators Society, IPPS. If you have only one propagating book it should be this one.
It was at that September picnic meeting that I met Joe Burke, a noted bonsai propagator and astute horticulturist.
Staffing at the greenhouse includes the manager of greenhouses and nurseries, the plant propagator, two assistants, and, during the summer months, two horticultural interns.
Softwood: Softwood cuttings will also root well a humid propagator, at 20 degree, rooting takes place in 2-6 weeks. Rooting powder assists rooting though is not necessary with very high success rates.
 See also: Bonsai, Plant, Cuttings, Cutting, Light
  
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