[sclarke624]

Has anyone managed to propergate their osteo's.  Mine don't seem to root.  The cuttings don't die or rot (well not for the last 4 weeks anyway), but just don't seem to root.  I cut at an angle just wher a leave was.  Does it take ages am I being impatient, or should I root in water first.

thanks

[mumofstig]

I usually cut straight across just a tiny amount below where the lower leaves were and root in sandy compost and keep somewhere warm.
I've never needed rotting powder, is it worth trying some though?

I know some of the new hybrids don't root as easily as the old style ones do, though

Good luck

[sclarke624]

That really what I should try I have them outdoors, but maybe in the conservatory would be better, as its not as hot the last two weeks.  I always find rooting powder hit and miss, I know other people have success with it, but I seem to kill the cuttings when I put it on probably to heavy handed LOL. 

Anyway no harm in trying allmethods,  I am determined. 

PS its those osteo's I complanined about being weedy and half dead and got my money back, they have blossomed into nice little plants now, I feel a little bit guilty but not much cos they were pathetic when arrived and three did die.

[mumofstig]

definitely don't feel guilty 

[sclarke624]

That was an hour ago over the guilt now LOL

[sclarke624]

Well I brought them indoors and they have rooted, so thanks for the nudge Lesley.

[mumofstig]

I'm glad it worked, now all you have to do is keep them alive over the winter....good luck