Rooting Button Bush, Lilac, and Hydrangeas With A Rubbermaid and Sand!!
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- čas přidán 9. 08. 2023
- 🌱 Discover the art of propagating three beloved garden treasures - Button Bush, Lilac, and Hydrangeas - using a simple and effective technique involving a Rubbermaid container and sand! 🌿
Are you a gardening enthusiast looking to expand your plant collection? Join us in this step-by-step propagation journey where we share insider tips and tricks to successfully propagate these stunning plants.
In this video, we'll guide you through the entire process:
🌱 Choosing the right cuttings: Learn how to select healthy cuttings from your favorite Button Bush, Lilac, and Hydrangea plants.
🏺 Preparing the Rubbermaid container: Discover the ideal way to set up your Rubbermaid container for a conducive propagation environment.
🏝️ Using sand as a propagation medium: Understand the benefits of using sand and how it helps in fostering root development and plant growth.
📋 Propagation techniques: Follow our expert advice on how to properly plant your cuttings in the sand and ensure the best chances of success.
💡 Essential care instructions: Get insights into the crucial care routines that will nurture your cuttings into strong, self-sustaining plants.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this video is designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to propagate Button Bush, Lilac, and Hydrangeas effortlessly. Join us in unlocking the secrets to successful propagation!
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There is a random wild button bush growing near my neighborhood pond. I had never seen one before and thought it must be an exotic or invasive plant. I may have to propagate it just to see if I can.
Great video. I liked the detail you gave.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
I'm happy you posted this.
I promised a dear friend cuttings from my button bush.
Now I know what to do.
They are fairly easy to root. Thank you for taking time to watch and leaving a comment.
Thank you ❤️ 🤗
ns canada here and i just started propagating plants 2 years ago. 19 hydrangeas i have now they budding nicely and its mid may. still kind of chilly here. but should be warming up soon. i cannot wait to garden.. i need to record and share the process, progress... makes me happy seeing it come back n growing.
This is awesome! Thank you for taking time to watch and leaving a comment!
I live in AL too. I love to propagate native plants. Button bush is one of my favs too. It is easy to root.
I have some button bush growing in the greenhouse right now.
@@Dr.Warren have you ever propagated mountain Laurel from stem cuttings?
@@finray2 I have not. My understanding is it is difficult to do so.
Great Video ! Your frank discuussion on pass and with the reasoning and explaination was do great .
I can't wait for the follw up. I'm Zone 5-5a but, this learning video applies to everyone
Thank you & Bezt Wishes 🕯️
See you for the next video . I see this is an older video but it has no effect on the elements for your Educatlional
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Im subscribed ❤
Thank you!
Do you know if you could propagate roses this same way?
Yes, the best time to take those cuttings is when they are coming out of dormancy.
Have you tried making hardwood cuttings of buttonbush? That is, when plant is dormant?
I have not but I just posted a video on hardwood hydrangea cuttings yesterday. I would imagine the process would be the same.
Hi. Thanks for posting. Do i just go to my nearest beach and get sand to use? (Not soil, right?). I am new to this and my aunt wants to re-route my grandmothers lilac bush from her house. She recently passed so we want to continue to grow the busy. It is a big one. I am watching other videos too. Thank you for any help !
Lowe's or home Depot will have it by the bag. Makes it easy
@@Dr.Warren thank you!
Would potting mix be a better alternative to sand?
For the hydrangeas yes. They like the organic material for substrate.
I end up with fine white fungal growth when I try to root cuttings (deciduous or conifer) by enclosing them in containers or even using a plastic bag with a lot of space. I've sprayed with fungicide and no help. Any pointers?
Try completely cleaning everything with peroxide or alcohol before you start. Even run your media in a peroxide drench. I literally just posted a video on this about 5 minutes ago so check it out. Then perhaps alternate between daconil and copper sulfate.on the spray.
@@Dr.Warren ok thanks, I'll check that out. I hadn't thought about soaking the grow medium in hydrogen peroxide, but that may be the culprit if everything else has been cleaned. ;)
@Dr.Warren On the hydrogen peroxide, what strength do you recommend? I know there's your typical household use and than higher strengths? If higher is there a brand you would recommend? Thanks Doc. Appreciate any advice Eddie J. Long Island N.Y
Pretty sure 'Shoal Creek' is a variety of Vitex, commonly called Chaste Tree, not a lilac (Syringa). Confusing to call it by the name of a completely different plant, IMO.
You are correct it's Vitex agnus-castus 'shoal creek'. This is why scientific names are important because common names tend to be regional. I learned the common name lilac chaste tree and most people shorten it to just lilac. The lilac you are referring to doesn't perform well in my area. Occasionally I will see the cultivar 'Ms Kim" which does a little better here with the heat and mild winter but it is very rare.
I have tried this method on several different plants. Every time the whole system ends up overwhelmed by fungus. I saw no fungus in your set up. How do you prevent the fungal growth?
If you are having issues with fungus spray everything down with daconil or copper sulfate before taking cuttings. Then spray the Rubbermaid once every 14 days or so.
Will do, thank you very much!! I had wondered if something like that was a posibility but had never tried it. LiIac and pomegrante season rapidly approaching here and I will give it another try.
What type of sand do you like to use?
This is just coarse sand from a bag at Lowe's. I don't think texture matters much here.
@@Dr.Warren do the cuttings extend into the inch of water? Do they sit in the water?
@@finray2 keep them just above it if you can
@@Dr.Warren that's what I thought...would think they could potentially rot if constantly in the water.
Random question... why is your drain spout block backwards? To slow down the drain water? To make a puddle for bugs/frogs/lizards?
Ha! Yes, it was washing out an area so I just flipped it to slow down the water.