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Growing => General Gardening => Topic started by: Sooz on April 23, 2011, 19:58

Title: Bottlebrush cuttings
Post by: Sooz on April 23, 2011, 19:58

I was really fed up when I noticed my bottlebrush had died during the winter, especially as my late father bought it for me.  :(
Today I got OH to cut it back to the ground, in case there was a chance that it would spring back to life.
To my horror, once it was cut I noticed there were a few remaining green shoots.
I tore them off and have put them in water for the moment.
Do you think I should use rooting powder and give them a go at starting them off again?  I got about 6 pieces.  :wub:

Title: Re: Bottlebrush cuttings
Post by: Trillium on April 23, 2011, 20:39

Yes, they will root for you and here's more info on technique:

http://www.ehow.com/info_8218119_propagation-bottlebrush-plants.html

Title: Re: Bottlebrush cuttings
Post by: Sooz on April 23, 2011, 21:03

Weyhey!  That looks good.
Thanks.  I'll do it tomorrow!  :)