Hi there! Does it matter what time of year you take these cuttings? Be great to know this on each of your videos! Thanks for the informative content! New biggest fan. Thanks
Just asked my local nursery and they are charging $16.99 each 😲. I only need 10 plants but thats EXPENSIVE. I might just buy two for my pots and then propagate my hedge from those two 😉. Thanks so much 🙏
@@Growingthehomegarden my neighbor has a boxwood bush. I took a batch and I followed another youtuber who kept the cuttings in a small clear tote and I did that and tried to keep the moist but not wet and they all died. I took another batch but this time just keeping them moist but not covered and in the shade, sort of like what you have done but after 4 days the cuttings are now drooping over and wilting. What am I doing wrong? 🤷♀️😢. I didn't put them in peat I put them in general purpose soil, could that be why? I also took some citrus barberry cuttings the same time and I put those in just peat and kept misting but the leaves are shrivelling up and dying 😕. I have such a black thumb 😆
@@tinacolbourneart1091 I don't believe in black thumbs. I have killed tons of plants, probably way more that you have! ;) Continue to mist them daily in the shade. It could be that the type of growth you selected for cuttings needs to be a little more mature. If it's flopping over the growth is likely too young. As long as it isn't dead there is a chance they could root. The best cuttings will be firm and green.
Just amazing! What great success! I started some winter boxwood cuttings a month ago, but found it incredibly hard to keep the (perlite 90% and peat 10%) medium moist. That ratio was suggested on another grower's channel. I ended up pulling them, but will try again in June with some sand and peat as you did yours. On a brighter note, in the last week I've counted just over 25 Japanese Maple seedlings popping through the peat moss from my March 9th planting! Thanks for the excellent boxwood update! I can't wait to try to recreate your steps come June!
Your Japanese maples sound like they are doing fantastic! I'm still waiting on germination for the ones I did a few weeks ago. I think the peat under that layer of sand stayed damp while the sand may have allowed the cuttings to not get too wet. At least that's my theory right now!
@@Growingthehomegarden Sounds like you're exactly right! Who else uses no humidity dome, no rooting hormone, and still comes up with 46 new boxwood plants? Thanks for sharing such a great success, Dave!
You can take cuttings in the spring once the new growth has hardened off a little. You don't want the new foliage to be too weak and fresh. Timing wise I would say late spring through the end of summer. Just avoid the fresh growth. You can also do them in winter several weeks before the fresh growth would begin.
You should be able to. The rooting probably won't occur until warmer weather begins but the cut ends will gradually callus over without needing be overly concerned with water loss.
Is there a timeframe? I just checked my cuttings and nothing is rooting. I’m wondering if it’s too soon to check, if I should clip the cuttings a little shorter (since some of them were sticking out the bottom!), or if I should do new ones? Thanks!
They may take some time. 6 to 8 weeks they could start rooting but could take much longer than that. The ideal time is mid spring through mid summer. Generally you want cuttings that aren't floppy and soft, a little more firm. Also try not to check them frequently as that may disrupt rooting by damaging the cut end where roots are forming. As long as the cuttings are still green and looking good you still have a shot at forming roots.
I'm fairly certain they are 'Wintergreen' which is a very common variety. I planted them many years ago andnlost track of the variety name but I'm 99% sure that what these were from.
But aren’t Wintergreen and Winter Gem both Korean varieties? I’ve had Winter Gem and it didn’t bronze.. that’s making me think your video is Winter Gem and the other bronzed ones are Wintergreen .. let me know what you think, please ?
It was about 8 weeks to start to see rooting but I think I left them in their pots to continue to grow roots until I did this video. It's been a little while so I don't recall the exact time frames. It's often a good rule of thumb to leave cuttings in their pots until you start to see roots showing where the drainage holes are.
I have some Land we will be building on next year so I hope to be able to plant many of these on our property. I've been using a slow release Osmicote while they are in pots. I think it's a 14-14-14 if I remember right.
Boxwoods in my area are $11 for a small pot. 😭 I’m trying to propagate some in water but I’m gonna get some more cuttings and try your method. Did you say how long it took you to get roots on yours?
It really varies on time frame. Some took about 8 weeks, others longer. If the foliage looks good keep them in the rooting medium until you see good roots emerge from the bottom holes of your container. More roots are better for transplanting success.
@@Growingthehomegarden great it seems to take forever but I’m learning patience. 😂 🤞🏻These take and I’ll have some of my own. Thank you for answering. 👍🏻
You could do a plastic container top of some kind or mist them with the hose periodically. I did not cover these but instead misted them daily and kept them in the shade of a tree. That worked very well.
Hi Dennis, are you watching them in RUclips or on my website www.GrowingTheHomeGarden.com? If it's on RUclips I'm not sure why you wouldn't be able to watch it. I've had some playback issues on the website before due to the RUclips embed code.
For the first video on taking boxwood cuttings: ruclips.net/video/69YztJK_m7s/видео.html
from NZ
such a fab segment on boxwod - ! NZ
Hi there! Does it matter what time of year you take these cuttings? Be great to know this on each of your videos! Thanks for the informative content! New biggest fan. Thanks
Great follow up! and great success rate if you ask me - thanks for showing the whole process. Hope to eventually see how they turn out as a hedge!
Definitely doing this! I followed your instructions last year for hydrangeas, they are budding up now!
Very cool! I'm glad you are getting some good results!
Just asked my local nursery and they are charging $16.99 each 😲. I only need 10 plants but thats EXPENSIVE. I might just buy two for my pots and then propagate my hedge from those two 😉. Thanks so much 🙏
Everything seems more expensive this year!
@@Growingthehomegarden my neighbor has a boxwood bush. I took a batch and I followed another youtuber who kept the cuttings in a small clear tote and I did that and tried to keep the moist but not wet and they all died. I took another batch but this time just keeping them moist but not covered and in the shade, sort of like what you have done but after 4 days the cuttings are now drooping over and wilting. What am I doing wrong? 🤷♀️😢. I didn't put them in peat I put them in general purpose soil, could that be why? I also took some citrus barberry cuttings the same time and I put those in just peat and kept misting but the leaves are shrivelling up and dying 😕. I have such a black thumb 😆
@@tinacolbourneart1091 I don't believe in black thumbs. I have killed tons of plants, probably way more that you have! ;) Continue to mist them daily in the shade. It could be that the type of growth you selected for cuttings needs to be a little more mature. If it's flopping over the growth is likely too young. As long as it isn't dead there is a chance they could root. The best cuttings will be firm and green.
Just amazing! What great success! I started some winter boxwood cuttings a month ago, but found it incredibly hard to keep the (perlite 90% and peat 10%) medium moist. That ratio was suggested on another grower's channel. I ended up pulling them, but will try again in June with some sand and peat as you did yours. On a brighter note, in the last week I've counted just over 25 Japanese Maple seedlings popping through the peat moss from my March 9th planting! Thanks for the excellent boxwood update! I can't wait to try to recreate your steps come June!
Your Japanese maples sound like they are doing fantastic! I'm still waiting on germination for the ones I did a few weeks ago. I think the peat under that layer of sand stayed damp while the sand may have allowed the cuttings to not get too wet. At least that's my theory right now!
@@Growingthehomegarden Sounds like you're exactly right! Who else uses no humidity dome, no rooting hormone, and still comes up with 46 new boxwood plants? Thanks for sharing such a great success, Dave!
@@Growingthehomegarden Thanks for explaining your theory on the sand. I was wondering why.
What time of the year do you cut them off? Can you cut them off in spring?
You can take cuttings in the spring once the new growth has hardened off a little. You don't want the new foliage to be too weak and fresh. Timing wise I would say late spring through the end of summer. Just avoid the fresh growth. You can also do them in winter several weeks before the fresh growth would begin.
Thanks! So helpful!
This is amazing
Great idea! Here in Jersey 6B freezing now, can I still go out to get cuttings to root per your instruction in the garage?
You should be able to. The rooting probably won't occur until warmer weather begins but the cut ends will gradually callus over without needing be overly concerned with water loss.
When you put the cuttings in the seed trays what was the ratio of sand and peet?
It was about 50/50.
good video,very helpful
Is there a timeframe? I just checked my cuttings and nothing is rooting. I’m wondering if it’s too soon to check, if I should clip the cuttings a little shorter (since some of them were sticking out the bottom!), or if I should do new ones? Thanks!
They may take some time. 6 to 8 weeks they could start rooting but could take much longer than that. The ideal time is mid spring through mid summer. Generally you want cuttings that aren't floppy and soft, a little more firm. Also try not to check them frequently as that may disrupt rooting by damaging the cut end where roots are forming. As long as the cuttings are still green and looking good you still have a shot at forming roots.
I am so doing this! How did you care for the cuttings over the winter?
I did very little really. They were under a tree and left in the open. Since they are naturally hardy to our area the cuttings overwinter very well.
@@Growingthehomegarden What zone are you in? I'm definitely considering doing this to have some hedges ready for next year!
@@poogs1817 I'm in zone 7a over in Tennessee.
What type of boxwood were the cuttings?
I'm fairly certain they are 'Wintergreen' which is a very common variety. I planted them many years ago andnlost track of the variety name but I'm 99% sure that what these were from.
But aren’t Wintergreen and Winter Gem both Korean varieties? I’ve had Winter Gem and it didn’t bronze.. that’s making me think your video is Winter Gem and the other bronzed ones are Wintergreen .. let me know what you think, please ?
You didnt give a Timeline on these stages.
How many weeks from first starting cuttings to "Rooted Plants transfered to Their own pots?
It was about 8 weeks to start to see rooting but I think I left them in their pots to continue to grow roots until I did this video. It's been a little while so I don't recall the exact time frames. It's often a good rule of thumb to leave cuttings in their pots until you start to see roots showing where the drainage holes are.
What kind of fertilizer do you recommend before and after you put them into ground, where the boxwood hedge will be..?..thanks for great video
I have some Land we will be building on next year so I hope to be able to plant many of these on our property. I've been using a slow release Osmicote while they are in pots. I think it's a 14-14-14 if I remember right.
I defiantly want to try this! How old does the original boxwood need to be before doing a cutting?
Just old enough to take a decent cutting. Probably 2 to 3 years old is enough.
Boxwoods in my area are $11 for a small pot. 😭 I’m trying to propagate some in water but I’m gonna get some more cuttings and try your method. Did you say how long it took you to get roots on yours?
It really varies on time frame. Some took about 8 weeks, others longer. If the foliage looks good keep them in the rooting medium until you see good roots emerge from the bottom holes of your container. More roots are better for transplanting success.
@@Growingthehomegarden great it seems to take forever but I’m learning patience. 😂 🤞🏻These take and I’ll have some of my own. Thank you for answering. 👍🏻
Amazing 😍
Thank you!
Did you put any rooting hormones on the cuttings or just straight into the sand/peat moss? Great video!!
I did use rooting hormone. It may not be necessary but it often will help get a better rooting rate.
@@Growingthehomegarden Thanks for the response!! Which rooting hormone did you use?
It was one with 00.1% IBA. Typically very easy to find at a local hardware store.
@@Growingthehomegarden Thanks!
How long til roots formed olease
It will take at least 6 to 8 weeks but may be longer before roots form.
Thank you
Nice 👍🙂
Thanks!
I do not have a green house for the boxwood cuttings, so I need to put a plastic over my cuttings to root? How long will I keep them covered?
You could do a plastic container top of some kind or mist them with the hose periodically. I did not cover these but instead misted them daily and kept them in the shade of a tree. That worked very well.
@@Growingthehomegarden Thank you very much!
Please don't repeat. Tell how to do it once. If I want to repeat, I can go back. Good examples.
Your videos don't work. Refreshing won't help.
Hi Dennis, are you watching them in RUclips or on my website www.GrowingTheHomeGarden.com? If it's on RUclips I'm not sure why you wouldn't be able to watch it. I've had some playback issues on the website before due to the RUclips embed code.