How To Propagate Figs - SUMMERTIME | Cuttings & Upside-Down Method

[@ronacarbonilla8616]

Hi Charles. It would be interesting to see how that upside down wish bone fig has become.

[@maozedung7270]

Me too ! I would like to see the result! Because I never saw that before and I can`t beleave its possible.

[@richardbee2034]

I had never ate a fig off of a tree Till last year at a friends house. Now at 68 years old I’m trying to grow them. Keep the info coming. Buzz Bee from Ohio

[@otherone1234]

Obviously he didn't respond because it did not work.

[@danielaltrui9015]

Yes I can’t imagine that working. How would the shoots grow?? Can we get an update on that?

[@hivedrone83]

@@danielaltrui9015 It definitely works, shoots grow out like normal, but will orient themselves correctly as they grow. New growth will be oriented correctly from that point on. It's not the ideal way to do it, but It works for what he's trying to accomplish here.

[@emyshibukawa8078]

This came at the best time as my husband's family's selling their mom's house and she has the best black mission figs! Thank you for this video!

[@IVOrganic]

I’m SO GLAD you’ll be able to bring a piece of your favorite fig tree to your new home this summer! Please keep me posted on your propagation successes!!! Also, to further increase your successes, try some small cuttings & well as larger cuttings for the upside-down method! Good luck, Charles 🤞🍀

[@robertgordon1374]

Hi Charles. From New Zealand, my wife and I enjoy watching all your videos. Please keep on.

[@IVOrganic]

Thank you Robert & Wife for your support! Glad you enjoyed this lesson! Charles 🌱👍

[@charleswilder2985]

I accidentally stuck two cuttings of Sucrette Green upside down, last spring, and both are strong young fig trees now, about 4' tall. The sprouts bent up after starting down, but have prospered.

[@IVOrganic]

@@charleswilder2985 Thanks for sharing that upside-down can result in successfully growing fig trees! This upside down method has allowed me to propagate figs using much larger cuttings (2-4 feet) with about a dozen+ fruit in the same year! Charles 🤩🙌

[@BornFreeFilms]

I see a lot of requests for an update on how this upside down method turned out. I don't see an answer. That is what I was wanting to see, also. Edit: I am going to wait for an answer before I subscribe.

[@johncraft9793]

Interesting idea! You can also plant a willow tree branch upside down and you will grow a weeping willow tree.

[@bridiessong]

A major storm just broke my gold fig in half, so this is coming at the perfect time! I have friends that love them and I can gift them baby plants!

[@IVOrganic]

LOVE how you’ve taken a sad incident into a growing opportunity for many of your friends! Happy Gardening!!! Charles 🤩🙌

[@randylynnr]

If your every interested in swapping cuttings let me know. I just rooted a bunch of different kinds.

[@TheBusyGardener]

Fascinating, Charles! I would never think to flip a cutting upside down for rooting success. Very cool!

[@IVOrganic]

Glad you liked this one Cameron! I hope you & family are all doing GREAT! Charles 🤩🙏

[@IVOrganic]

(1:58) Selecting hardy wood. (3:53) Cut base at an angle, plus scoring. (4:25) Ideal cuttings should be about 3-5 nodes and/ or 6-8 inches. Too long will likely desiccate, dry out & die. (6:40) Upside-Down Cutting Method (9:06) WhiteWash with IV Organic® 3-in-1 Plant Guard to avoid the risk of 1st, 2nd &/or 3rd-degree sunburn damage. (10:51) Once cuttings begin to root within 3-6 weeks, you may begin to lightly fertilize with IV Organic® All-Purpose Fertilizer.

[@renaemwilcox2728]

After I wrap up my cuttings in paper towel then plastic, then what? I swear I tried to look everywhere before I asked. ;)

[@ldiaz8586]

I appreciate your knowledge

[@LittleJordanFarm]

Aww that's so Awesome..love love the upside down method..funny I actually did that accidentally and didn't even know it was a thing..lol. when we had to dig up ours to move the garden. My biggest one got dumped out it was heavy so I just rolled it back into the pot. Where it began to sprout everywhere. Thank you loved this!

[@IVOrganic]

Happy Sunday Tammy & Family! ☀️🙏 Glad you too succeeded in propagating your plants using this ‘Upside Down Method!’ Thanks for sharing & have a GREAT week! Charles 🌱👍

[@Laurel-Crowned]

Awesome thank you! I planted six figs last year and they did great but my fruit didn't get big or ripe. Looking forward to rooting more this year 🙌🏽

[@gwenhafford4112]

You mentioned in a previous video on rooting fig cuttings to only use vermiculite and/or perlite to root fig cuttings because soil with organic matter could cause problems. In this video, when you are rooting the cutting for your Mom, it appears that you use straight potting soil from a bag. Have you decided it is best to use potting soil for rooting fig cuttings, and if so, why? Thanks. @IV Organic

[@aerojmy]

I like your idea of using the outer cup to keep water level for the inner cup.

[@jwhite007jw]

Much respect you pretty much devoted this video to talk to your subscriber

[@peggyalbright3745]

Love these tips!

[@danielmercuri2038]

What is the name of the video that shows the cup method for propagation? ?

[@marcusskaggs2643]

If this worked, we would love to see the results. If it failed, be truthful and save us from failing. Does having 2 roots sources increase growth and production?

[@nahnisjourney1406]

I sure would love to have a cutting from your fig tree and your Meyer Lemon tree. Thank you.

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Thank you for giving my comment a ❤️. Please let me know if you can send me s couple of cuttings. Thank you.

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Donna! 👋 We expect to have about a thousand fig cuttings in time for our February 1st annual giveaway. Mark your calendar and participate early that month to select some of your favorite varieties! Happy Gardening, Charles 🌱👍

[@nahnisjourney1406]

@@IVOrganic thank you for that information. Going to mark my calendar now with reminders. What about the Meyer Lemon trees? I had already planted some seeds that I had ordered about a week before I saw your videos about growing the Meyer Lemon trees from seed. I ordered them from Amazon. Do you think they will not grow good Meyer Lemon trees?

[@IVOrganic]

@@nahnisjourney1406 You should have success growing lemons from seed, but you should know it may be similar & not identical unless propagated by (1) cutting, (2) air layer or (3) grafted. Citrus trees (including cuttings) are highly regulated (due to disease transmission to local citrus orchards) from being shipped- so I’d recommend you try to find someone local that can get you a Meyer lemon cutting. I hope this helps! Charles 🍋👍

[@nahnisjourney1406]

@@IVOrganic I have marked my phone calendar with reminders. Again, thank you so much for the information you provide on growing trees successfully. I live in Georgia and I hope to be able to grow some fruiting trees successfully. Thank you.

[@antoniorsoftware]

Please make an update video about this tree in the future.

[@rositasultana3958]

Can you create roots from an upside down turned cut?

[@IVOrganic]

YES- many experienced fig propagators accidentally plant their cuttings upside down with no effect on overall performance. Keep me posted on your fig cutting successes, Rosita! :-) Charles 🌱👍

[@jonathancox9501]

That upside down method is incredible........Did you discover that after a few bottles of wine ? !!!

[@NJCALI]

Wonderful content as always

[@IVOrganic]

Happy Sunday Tony, Glad you liked this lesson! Wishing you & family a GREAT week! Charles 🌱👍

[@alboggs7561]

I love that idea

[@ThienNguyen-eg4dh]

I have been watching your youtube channel. I bought some fig cuttings on Etsy and planted them in pots with a plastic bag over them to prevent drying out. It has been 100 degree in Houston. In 4-5 days, there are a lot roots above the dirt level but NO roots below the dirt level. Please help!

[@johnking4288]

Hi, it would be great to see a follow up on the wish bone fig tree.

[@candyman5749]

I have two black mission cuttings rooting now that were accidentally done upside down, and yes, they are rooting and have new growth. To all those saying it can't be done, yes it can.

[@GmamaGrowz]

Thanks for sharing your fig propagation tips. I'll be using this information to root the cuttings that I won on your channel this February 2024. I'm excited to start using your all purpose organic fertilizer 3-3-3 and your 3 N 1 plant guard. I'm also looking forward to tasting the Hilda's Honey Green figs look delicious and I'm excited to get her rooting and growing in my garden. Did I mention that I'm Excited 🤩Thanks again for your awesome giveaway! Happy Gardening Comrade 🌱!

[@charleswilder2985]

Good day, Charles! Very interesting technique, inserting the cutting top down! As you already know, my Hilda's Honey Green cuttings both rooted this spring, and one already has reached more than 5' tall. it is forming figlets. As I don't want it to get much taller, in its pot, is it OK to let it form figs now? Also, I accidentally inserted two cuttings of Sucrette Green upside down. I must have been sleepy when I stuck them. Anyway, I was worried about how they would do, but both are strong and tall already, about 4' tall, and seem to be fine, rooted upside down!

[@IVOrganic]

Good evening, Charles! YES- you could allow the tree to support a couple/ few fruit in the first year if you see that the tree has accomplished satisfactory growth & health (as you’ve successfully done). However, if the fruit are not already 1/2+ or larger developed, not sure if you’ll have ripe figs within the limited number of warm weeks left of this year. Regardless- worth the try. Keep me posted & have a GREAT weekend! Happy Gardening, Charles 🌱👍

[@sohaildaroogar784]

Hi Charles, I never thought that upside branch can grow and get healthy life? How that can be possible? Appreciate your response. Regards Sohail from Zone 7a Maryland

[@thangphi9936]

Thank for your video. I has the 3 yrs old fig which I grew from cutting. I followed your instructions & using whip & tongue technique. It works, but the leaves grew then dropped. My last graft a leaf about 1 in long & still dropped. Do you know why?

[@figtreegrower3152]

Great info! Thanks

[@firstname7769]

Any updates on this plant?

[@mazinshatnawi2976]

Dear Charles; How can I get the IV organics products in Jordan. Do you sell it outside US? Thanks

[@IVOrganic]

instagram.com/grow_it_green/ 'Grow It Green' is located in Kuwait and distributes IV Organic brand products throughout the Middle East. Let us know if you have any other questions! Charles 🌻👍

[@mazinshatnawi2976]

@@IVOrganic Thanks I'll try to contact them.

[@aliciak8819]

You didn’t say why you wanted the wishbone or upside down cutting. Is there a reason/advantage or just a cool shape you wanted to try? Have you tried before and do the figs and leaves eventually readjust and grow in a normal direction? Thanks!

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Alicia, I just added the following few sentences to the video bio explaining this question: "About 10+ years ago applying this upside-down cutting method to a 3-4 foot long cutting which within 3-4 months grew an additional 6 feet plus supported dozens of quality figs. The logic is that that if each subterranean branch pushed some roots, multiplied by the number of subterranean branches, results in plenty of support for quality figs in the first few months of being planted!" Keep me posted on your fig cuttings successes! Charles 😀👍

[@aliciak8819]

@@IVOrganic Hi Charles! Appreciate the detailed response! You’re the best. Love your videos and products! Thank you!

[@alvinsws]

Hi Mr. Malki, I am very new in my gardening journey. Few weeks back, I accidentally did a similar wish-bone fig cutting and roots are growing out from the top (the V-section of the Y - roots dangling in the air) while the I-section of the Y is in the soil. Is that normal?

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Alvin, The issue with roots above ground will correct itself- the good news it that it clearly wants to live!! Keep me updated in the next month or two, before it goes into winter dormancy. Should push out some growth over these next 30-60 days! Charles 🌱👍

[@alvinsws]

@@IVOrganic new green growth are already shooting out form them! The top roots appeared to be air-pruned and withered, replacing with leaves now. Thank you for your expertise!

[@randytravis5263]

Thank you for the awesome video. I would love to get a fig cutting let me Know 😊

[@rodlopez9970]

How can I get the Hilda fig cutting?

[@donaldlemoine3032]

Is there a maximum size diameter cutting that can be used?

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Donald, Growth that is between 1-2 years will more readily root & grow- but it’s possible with even older growth. Keep me posted on your growing successes! Charles 🌱👍

[@donaldlemoine3032]

@@IVOrganic I am currently working on some air layering on my Japanese fig tree in my front yard. One branch is about 2" in diameter. I see the roots are looking good inside of a bottle. Also have a 4 gal clothe bag around a 4" diameter trunk. Nice looking roots coming along with that too

[@IVOrganic]

@@donaldlemoine3032 AWESOME!!! 🤩🙌

[@panpeter2969]

The biggest fig cutting that got well rooted, as seen in one of Mike Kincaid videos, had a diameter of about 6 inches.

[@mr-andre]

How can we donate fig cuttings. I'd like to share some black mission figs from California. Also, why can this bigger cutting be placed in soil instead of 50/50 mix?

[@nkc9788]

how long will the IV Organic last after mixing?

[@garyhicks5477]

How can I get a cutting, I have looked everywhere with no luck for a tree cutting etc.

[@pamigill207]

Hi Charles Can you grow large branches from cutting and grow them

[@NickyWilson-l8u]

I live in New jersey , my Chicago Hardy fig tree is just losing its leaves. Can I trim the tree afterwards?

[@dw.imaging]

We need the wishbone update. Lol.

[@Felix-q8z]

I really like it. Can I apply this to any plant ?

[@artlim3739]

Hi Charles, I like to get a couple of cuttings of your Honey Green fig...I don't have any of these popular social media accounts, is there another way I can get myself on some kind of list to get your cuttings?

[@randylynnr]

Hi Charles, you have amazing videos. I have successfully grown some of the cuttings you sent me. I used vermiculite and perlite and cut holes in a white cup( didn’t have clear ones) I then put them in a clear bucket with a locking top. Wow.. they grew. I now have some brown spots on my mission fig leaves. I lose two figs😢. The Old Yeller isn’t growing buds but may be growing roots. How long do I Leave them in the soil combo and know when to plant them in pots. I even got a fig on one of the cuttings. HELP what am I doing . I do have pictures if you need them. Again thank you for these great cuttings

[@IVOrganic]

GREAT NEWS with successfully rooting the fig cuttings! 100% rooting success is rare-- so congratulations on rooting some of them!! You can up-pott the cuttings once they push at least 3 leaves which should happen within 4-6 weeks. Do not allow those cuttings to remain in the original cup/ containers past 2 months. Keep me posted on your fig cuttings successes! Charles 🙂

[@jwhite007jw]

Too I watch your videos and I like your style do you ever airlayer your stuff

[@georgelasrado1107]

Hi Mr. Charles Malki. Can you please suggest how to Air Layer Chikoo / Sapota plant

[@stevenhauptmann5543]

How can I get a Hilda gold cutting? I’m in AZ.

[@garybedirian6366]

how can i get some cutting?

[@planetfeelgood17]

Great!!! Thank~You~* : )

[@IVOrganic]

Happy to help, Planet Feel Good! Charles 🌱👍

[@planetfeelgood17]

@@IVOrganic Thanks Charles, your'e channel and passion for figs is very inspiring! I also hav had a love for figs since I was a young child, both my mother and father are Greek Cypriot from Cyprus originally, and I was blessed to enjoy many childhood summers in Cyprus and Greece, and have wonderful memories of picking figs for breakfast with my grandmother. My dear Dad passed away 4.5 yars ago, and a family frind from Dad's village gave me a cutting from his fig here in the UK. It's 3 years in and I just had the first harvest of som divine sublime juicy jam like figs, just amazing! I let all the enrgy go into establishing the roots for the first two years, and it's so wonderful to see it becoming a beautiful little fig tree, though from last year with it being around 3 ft when I re potted it, it is now around 7 to 8 ft, amazing! Seems to like my special mix with pirlite, vermiculite, some sea shells, 2 special organic compost mixes i mixed and seaweed fertiliser : ) My dream is to start air layering and grafting, going to start with my aunty's lovely fig next week. I alos brought back to life and full fig production joy a little dward fig mum and dad planted, it's really happy now : ) My dream is to get to Cyprus this coming year, and to start creating a fruit joy orchard, with figs, olives, citurs, pompegranites and a few favourites : ) Big Thanks for being a great inspiration, and sharing in all these great top tips, super appreciated! Christof 🌱👍

[@simonbouzo8349]

Hi Mr MALKI .I am from Quebec Canada ,i am interested in getting one of your hilda honey green figs cutting , please what do i have to do to get one .sincerely thanks . Simon BOUZO

[@Karspa247]

Hi. I'm Going to take my fig tree out of a mid size clay pot to a 50 gallon half barrel, and I'm planning on using 100% potting soil. Is this ok?.. I'm Always putting my tree in the garage as in Toronto canada it gets cold and the tree is only good to -10C. it seems to be ok in the garage for years now. Will it survive the replant to a barrel?. I was thinking of just pulling the whole bulb out and putting in in the barrel, adding only potting soil for filler. Please let me know if the soil and method is ok. Thank you!!!

[@jamilahabdulmanaf3094]

How can I get a cutting of your Hida fig? I am in Malaysia

[@BaskingInObscurity]

Does this method work on roses, in our case (mostly) root stock? I'm slowly but surely cleaning up a large garden neglected for 20 years. There are several surviving roses, some root stock only. I'll keep one or two as they are because frankly they're pretty, too; but I'd like to grow new root stock for grafting other roses that we particularly like.

[@thyme4coffee203]

Now I need a Hilda to add to my collection.

[@drewdroppings]

Is summer the best time to take cuttings to propagate?

[@alinesmith685]

Please , i would like a cutting too. Let me know when you're giving them out. Thank you.

[@backyardthinker5996]

Hi, is this method limited to fig trees or can others be rooted this way? Thank you

[@davidsauls9542]

no, that upside down method can be done on any plant, but only performed by those who have ignored plant anatomy and the tiny valves in the micro vasculature. In other words plants have one way valves to help surface tension (that powers the circulation) work in times of varying water input. That cutting will now have to expend a lot of energy, re-growing the circulation system, rather than growing new roots. It has been tried many times, but usually a lot of alcohol was involved in the decision making process.

[@TanvirHossen-q8o]

Which variety is best for tropical weather? I am from Bangladesh so I need to take some variety from California. I live in Huntington Beach now. Plz suggest few varieties which may grow in Bangladesh. It’s a humid and tropical winter as like Florida. Thanks I got your parafianka last month 😊 Thanks a lot

[@davidbutton8497]

Figs are like pets once you get attached it’s very very hard to leave it behind thankyou 😇

[@IVOrganic]

SOOOO TRUE, David! :-) I’ve got mom’s (Hilda) & grandfather’s (Samaan) figs that will likely follow me, and hopefully my children to their future homes! Love the analogy! Charles 🤩🙌

[@thomascurran4606]

I have a fig volunteer from bird dropping .it is 9' tall, fruit was all dry inside an tasteless . I ask home Depot guy an he said lack of water. Does that sound correct?

[@JessGibson]

It could be a couple of things. My first guess is that it's a Caprifig (male fig that contains the pollen to pollinate a Symrna fig). Caprifigs usually don't produce edible figs and can spread rapidly from birds. Or, I guess it could be a Symrna fig, which is a fig that requires pollination. If it doesn't get pollinated the fruit dries up and falls off. Look for videos of Caprifigs and see if it looks similar to what you have. Water probably isn't the issue.

[@joshholschuh1847]

I commend you for being able to do that

[@isabelcorrea1470]

Hi, god afternon l colected fig tres and l like get Sam ofrece thoes haw do l need do or pay for recib it?...

[@panpeter2969]

Wonderful work, Charles! I actually became a fig grower because of your videos. I am quite amazed that cuttings can be rooted upside down. Does this upside down system bring any advantage over the regular growth? Many thanks!

[@tedpendlebury7978]

2 sets of roots has to be a plus

[@panpeter2969]

@@tedpendlebury7978 Thanks. It makes sense. I tried this method last summer. It worked out quite well in term of plant growth. The only concern I have is wether the plant would fruit normally. The control plant I had last plant, a cutting from the same tree but rooted the traditional way, rooted and had some fruits which did not have enough time to ripe. I am very curious to see what both plants do this year after a jump start.

[@daytonabeachUSA]

I had a cannabis plant that moved with me in some form for 8 years

[@xuanmai1479]

Interesting

[@kwkong7129]

Want to see the result

[@ZE308AC]

How to control root nematodes without using toxic chemicals pesticides?

[@BaskingInObscurity]

Charles, perhaps you should develop a product for sale: cups made of glass or at least something usable many times like but less likely to break, say, acrylic, OR biodegradable cups from hemp, bamboo, used cotton and wool clothing, or some other soil-healthy fiber or waste. So that they don't biodegrade while in use, the binder could have cinnamon as an ingredient and a plant wax or something, the disposal mechanism requiring nothing more than a dip in vinegar or boiling water or what-not. I'll never do more research, much less develop such a product, so have at it. :)

[@joshholschuh1847]

I would love a cutting. Even pay shipping if need be

[@Zabardageegan]

Is a cutting planted upside down going to fruit or it will become male tree

[@candisfirchau3810]

I hope you give him an airlayer fir gmaw Hilda

[@TRexVex]

I’m assuming this failed because there is no update.

[@eddymaher4614]

Hi Charles am in Ottawa Canada and i really love to have a fig tree can you send me some pieces of your tree please ?? thanks in advance

[@Antizyklisch]

Any news?

[@FC2ESWS]

No update probably means it failed.

[@nour_san7682]

Malki is an araic name.

[@faintvids7352]

Sir, I'm not experienced as you are, but I'm pretty sure you can't root plants upside down :D

[@emetahava]

the haves and the wealthy.......................🙄

[@erindowling8540]

Hmmmm, upside down fig? So, you can fool Mother Nature???

[@SalManila1]

That cutting won't yield fruit for 4-5 years. I hope she enjoys them.

[@giuseppecannata8]

this guys is not even close to a plant expert.

[@sudarshanmajmudar8984]

I do not believe this method.

[@randylynnr]

I am rooting some cuttings. Do I have to plant in soil first before fertilizing? I’m not sure if my cuttings have strong enough roots quite yet? How do I know?

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Randy, CORRECT-- Do Not fertilize until after you up-pot your cuttings to a larger container (or in-ground if you intend to grow them directly into the garden). Also, wait another 1-3 weeks after up-potting before fertilizing. You should transplant your fig cuttings once the roots begin to slightly spiral the bottom of the growing cup/ container (assuming you used a clear container)-- otherwise, wait until the fig cuttings have pushed out at least 3 leaves. Good luck! Charles :-)