
jungleboa
-Potato propagator-
Posts: 5
Joined: Feb 12, 2006
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Posted: Feb 12, 2006 06:17 AM

Msg. 1 of 4
Would any one know how to grow cuttings for tropical trees.I have tried with Cacao trees and with Jackfruit (Artocarpus).
But with no success.They just die like if they run out of water.
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Gaiasana
-Potato propagator-
Posts: 8
Joined: Mar 17, 2006
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Posted: Mar 17, 2006 09:47 AM

Msg. 2 of 4
There are 1,000s of tropical tree species and most have to be handled differently. Generally, trees that can be rooted from cuttings should have a few leaves still on them, should not be too yound, i.e. only a green fleshy stem, should have rooting hormone powder applied on the freshly cut end, should be placed under a misting system if available or in a closed jar that is opened every day or two, stuck in a sterilized coarse medium like sand or vermiculite.
Cacao does not take to rooting easily and Jackfruit is probable like the related breadfruit, come up most easily from naturally occuring root cuttings.
Gaiasana
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