I have a weeping fig plant and I would like to take cuttings to start new plants. Can it be done? If so where should I cut? How do I root a cutting? Can it be rooted in a cup of water? Any info would be appreciated!
root tip cuttings with one or two nodes in water, vermiculite, perlite or a good commercial potting soil.with plant watering crystals (if you can get it) use a 8 oz. plastic cup to hold cuttings (if using soil cut holes in cup) take a 2 liter clear plastic soda bottle cut off the top below the curve and use as a terrarium bottom up. you can also air layer if it is and older plant you cut a branch diagonally just below a node about half way through. insert a toothpick so it can't close wrap with unshredded very wet sphagnum moss (including the node) wrap with saran wrap and keep wet. when roots show cut it off the mother plant and pot.
cuttings best taken in summer air layer any season
I've had success with rooting hormone (it's a white powder, in a small bottle, sold at nurseries). I did this with a benjamina ficus. After I took a cutting, I immediately dipped the cut end into the powder and stuck it into the soil. Water as usual. Take more cuttings than you need because one or two might not take. Here's a link to a site that has photos and explains where and how to take a cutting.
