How to take cuttings from plant

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  1. Funkydad

    Funkydad Apprentice Gardener

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    Hello all.
    First post.
    I realise it's the wrong time of year, but we would like to take cuttings from a large plant we have outside next year. We would like to take a couple.
    The plant is a Choisya Terenter (according to a plant identifier app) then looking on the internet.
    I have looked on the internet about how to do it, but without any photos, I haven't got a clue.
    I looked on YouTube, but can't find anything, just looking after it.
    Would it be possible for someone to post images of where to cut them from?
    I am absolutely clueless when it comes to plants.
    Many thanks for any help.
    Steve.


     
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    Spruce Glad to be back .....

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    Hi Steve and welcome

    How about hardwood cuttings

     
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      Hello and welcome.
      I found a video for you where the bloke explains roughly how to do what you're asking.
      Choisya ternata, or mexican orange blossom, does root quite readily even without a rooting hormone powder...but it won't hurt to use it. The video says when he takes the cuttings, but as an evergreen it's not fully dormant in the winter, so it's not really classed as a hardwood cutting. I take these sorts of cuttings anytime between August and whenever! If you notice, he's found a place in the garden to do them....it's as good a place as any.
      There really is no magic formula. The overall length is 4"-6", cut just below where you see where the leaves come out. You can do it anywhere really, but it will root nearer the leaf joints. Pinch out the soft tip if you want, this time of year I don't bother, bung them in the ground or pot(using a sandy or gritty compost), they'll root in the early spring.
      Resist the temptation to oick 'em out to 'have a look'....they don't like it!
      Don't let the pot or ground be too wet....more sand or grit for drainage mixed in if it is. You can even just root them in sand.
      Don't be too over protective of these cuttings, but a sheltered spot away from drying winds is best
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=mGo2-IxDofM&ab_channel=DIYHomeandGardening
       
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      • Funkydad

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        Sorry to get back so late.
        Many thanks for the replies and advice.
        Wasn't sure how the multi-quote worked.
         
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