🚀 go-pugleaf

Gary Matson <matson@snowcrest.net> writes:

> Marc,
> 
> To answer the second part of your question, yes, Sequoia sempervirens
> (note, the genus name is different) grows easily from cuttings, but one
> must be very careful as to choice of material. Branches which are
> growing horizontally will continue to grow horizontally, sometimes for
> many years if not indefinitely. The term is plagiotropism, and redwoods
> are classic examples. Take cuttings from upright tips or, best, from
> tips of basal sprouts. A little IBA or other hormone, and some bottom
> heat and enough mist to keep from drying, and they root readily much if
> not all of the year.

Hah! You botanists don't know what in the heck you're talking
about. One of you says "no, you can't do it", the other says "yes, do
it like this." You know what? The more *I* learn, the more plants
surpise us every day. It truly is an adventure.I hope we can learn
more before transgenetics spoils it all.