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Do I water cuttings through winter?

MeomyeMeomye Posts: 949
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I took some cuttings a few months ago (mainly Salvias) and have then in small pots in an unheated conservatory. How much water (if any) should I be giving them? and is it ok to leave them in a cold environment until the spring? t i a

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They need to be frost free. :)
    Watering should only be done very sparingly. They're better on the dry side rather than the opposite. 
    Assuming they're in a good, free draining soil mix, they should be fine if they get the odd watering.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • tui34tui34 Posts: 3,493
    @Meomye and @Fairygirl   I have some cuttings in my conservatory (unheated) too and was wondering the same thing.  I also have sage and lemon verbena.  They look dead but I live in hope - that with the advent of spring, they will emerge!!  And they get the odd watering when I notice they are a bit dry.  
    Thanks Fairy for the advice!
    A good hoeing is worth two waterings.

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It's largely one of those 'how long is a piece of string' judgements.
    There's often enough moisture in the air for them to access, especially in a cold frame or greenhouse, but a conservatory can be different, and your aspect and climactic conditions will have an effect too.
    You just have to check regularly, and even then, some die off. If you have enough of them, you get some plants to grow on  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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