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Buddleia cuttings wilting

Dan1974Dan1974 Posts: 17
in Problem solving
Hi. 

Have recently taken some buddleia cuttings. About 4-6in long, softwood and angular cut just below a node. Used rooting powder and have kept well watered and drained. Still, they seem to be wilting even after a week. Any ideas why? Thanks in advance. 

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    I think you've maybe left too much leaf surface on and the cutting can't cope with the amount of moisture they will be transpiring.

    I suggest you try removing half of the leaves from each cutting and maybe cutting off half of the remaining leaf surface.
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  • Dan1974Dan1974 Posts: 17
    thank you Obelixx. That’s really helpful. I’ll do that and see how they go. Much appreciated. 
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