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Name: Jason P.
Status: student
Age: 30s
Location: N/A
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Date: 2001-2002
Question:
I have a large ficus tree cutting. If I place this in water for a short time, will it sprout roots? Is there a better way to create roots in this type of plant?

Replies:
possibly helpful:

http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/horticulture/g337.htm

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/propa/msg0918151121543.html

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/greenhouse/ornamentals/prop.html

http://www.rooting-hormones.com/plntlist.htm

Anthony R. Brach


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