Plant propagation - once the plants root, what's the next step? Growing out newly rooted hydrangeas.

Propagating plants under mist is an easy way to successfully root many varieties of shrubs, perennials, and evergreens. But once the plants root, what's next? Can they be potted immediately? How long do they stay in the mist? What kind of fertilizer do they need? This video aims to answer those questions and more. Here, hydrangeas are used as the example of growing out newly rooted plants.
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0:00 - Intro
1:50 - Sample plug
3:17 - In the shade
6:24 - Jacks Fertilizer
10:00 - Conclusion

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Who is having success propagating this summer?

[@gabbysgoods827]

I’m trying to do the propagating. I took some hydrangeas limelight clippings from a great close neighbor I didn’t know. I felt a little weird about it and all but I just love 💗 her gorgeous, beautiful tree 🌳 bush hydrangeas limelight and did a video on the most gorgeous and beautiful hydrangeas lime light I have ever seen. The garden places are out of hydrangeas and since I don’t know much about them and I’m learning it’s a Early Spring to Summer plants 🌱. I couldn’t get or find them in the late summer it makes sense that isn’t the time they come into the garden centers and ended up waiting to long !! Grr 🐯 When I did a video on such a beautiful tree 🌳 or flowers bush I had to ask. Than should of weird another week because to much going on and I should of made it a priority!!! I have STILL been having this nasty 🤮 poison ☠️ ivy and it’s hard to clean up the house and work in the garden but I’m doing it anyways. My dad was like don’t pull weeds and I was like ok. He doesn’t want me to get anymore poison ☠️ ivy and I wouldn’t of gotten in it IF I saw poison ☠️ Ivy. I’m taking some steroids and some anti itch cream way better than those creams that get nasty 🤢 stuff all over the place. Anyways my questions to you is??? I don’t want to waste these next batch and I have been watching several videos about how to prograte hydrangeas. I don’t want to mess up where to cute at the nodes because I don’t want it messed up AGAIN. I’ve been watching several channels so I can hopefully 🙏 do it right this time 😊 How many starter plants 🌱 does each plant 🌱 make per season?? I’m worried about the frost and all. Limelight hydrangeas are part sun ☀️ that’s what concerns me on what to do

[@MeganMegsGarden]

I am! I’m proping some elderberry and just repotted some spring collected ones that have solid root balls now 😊

[@hosta127]

I watched this video the first time probably a year ago but now I’m at the point where I have some cuttings in trays that are rooted. I’m so glad to be able to watch this as a refresher because I had completely forgotten. I have lost plants in the past because I potted them up too soon after rooting. Thank you thank you thank you!!! 🙏🏻

[@greatsewing6061]

You should consider joining the International Plant Propogation Society. Their motto "to seek and share" knowledge related to the propogation of plants. They publish an annual of breakthroughs in the science. I belonged for a number of years, but I enjoyed it.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

May have to check that out!

[@underthesun]

I love waking up and looking to see any changes in my plants. It's so exciting because I'm very new to this. I only lost seven out of thirty cutting in the solo cups and two out of about twenty that I have growing in pots. Today I was wondering what to do next. Thanks so much!!

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Sounds like you're doing great! Maybe you need to start doing propagation videos too.

[@underthesun]

@@savvydirtfarmer lol... God gave that talent to you to help clueless people like me. You're rewarding to a lot of people.

[@anitahouse3600]

great video, as always. I'm having about a 30% success rate. Oh well, still learning. Question ---- when do you up pot these? This season or next? Thank you for your videos!!!!!!

[@ticktock2383]

I have had great success with compost tea as a fertilizer. But thank you for the Peters info. Will have to try.

[@RevoBasher]

Would that be a good all around fertilizer for all propagated cuttings? Mainly hydrangeas, arborvitae

[@teresaholland4790]

Hey savvy dirt Farmer Ledlow me from Florida what kind of miss system do you have please? I looked in the description box and I did not see anything indicating what you use. Would like to try my hand at this. Keep up the good work congratulations on your new move y’all are just so so wonderful sharing and helping everybody. Good Christian way

[@savvydirtfarmer]

I don't currently have mist... will be working on it soon.

[@dantang65]

thanhyou very much

[@michelle1060]

Hi! Love your KZbin videos.! I’ve watched at least 20. I have a question. Can I propogate hydrangeas in the fall in Zone 5 or do I need to wait until winter?

[@savvydirtfarmer]

At this point late in the season, I would just wait. They aren't going to root now before it gets cold. Try some hardwoods in winter.

[@randyman8984]

Great video! what depth is your 50 count cell tray you used in this video? Yours looks deeper than mine(2.3 inches)

[@savvydirtfarmer]

These are just standard trays... they are not "deep 50".

[@saswk1]

Do you add this fertilizer every other day to water in the summer without burning the plants? Thank You

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Maybe once every week or two

[@kristenm.8540]

You will fertilize like that every other day I definitely? Until you pot them up to gallon pots? Can you do a video on how you graduate from plug up to gallon?

[@savvydirtfarmer]

No. I only fertilize like this a few times (several??) until weather cools... then watering demands drastically decrease and no need to continue fertilizing. Any time it rains... no need to water for at least a couple of days as well. The little plants will stay in their plugs trays until late winter or early spring when I will pot them up.

[@thatlittlevoice8292]

How do I keep the recently rooted hydrangeas alive this winter? In my climate the dormant season could dip to -30c. Mature paniculatas always do fine, which is why they dominate so many gardens here, but I'm not so sure about the rootings.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

I would cover them in a low tunnel of some sort with white plastic.

[@josieraimondi6763]

QQ -- Do you fertilize your hostas? It seems most do fine without fertilizer but if you fertilize yours, I'll try it. Thanks for your amazing content and your encouragement.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

I do fertilize them. I really need to do an experiment with them to see if there's a difference between those with fert and those without... because with hostas, sometimes I wonder myself if they need it.

[@hosta127]

I do not have hydrangeas or really enough of any plants to take cuttings from. (Just closed on this house January 2021). I got some hydrangea cuttings from my neighbors but most of them died because I did not have right materials, and before I discovered your channel. Would you recommend I buy plants wholesale to get started, and plant several for myself for future propagation? I want to start out with hosta, green giant arborvitae, triple crown thornless blackberry and hydrangea.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

All good plants… yes, buy wholesale. Plant some in your yard and sell some. That’s a good plan!

[@marketbasket320]

Where are you located in the states brother? Love your videos

[@savvydirtfarmer]

West TN

[@rynophiliac]

looks like there is good root structure already, why not pot them up now?

[@savvydirtfarmer]

I like to leave plants in their containers until they pretty much outgrow them... as in, they've grown all they can in their current space, but aren't suffering for it yet. When they reach that point, if I haven't sold them yet, it's time to put in a bigger pot.

[@remwoodz]

Quick question: What Zone are you in? I'm in SE Pennsylvania and concerned about my rooted cutting staying out and unprotected. Any thoughts/ Thanks

[@savvydirtfarmer]

one 7 here. If you're concerned, cover them with white plastic. That helps.

[@hosta127]

I got a load of mushroom compost today but it is too hot and according to the seller it will take 30-60 days to cure/cool enough to use. I did get the pine bark soil conditioner at Lowe’s. Do you have any other recommendations for the other part of the potting soil mix? The load of hardwood bark I got Friday is too coarse. I plan to get a blender at a thrift store and try to grind it myself, but that’s a slow process. I really want to get some things growing this winter to sell in the spring. Thanks for all your help!

[@savvydirtfarmer]

They key is the soil conditioner. It just needs something mixed in with it to retain some moisture. Any kind of finished (not hot) compost will work, even if it;s only 25-30% mixed with 70-75% soil conditioner. Those numbers are of course approximate. Could do more or less.

[@hosta127]

@@savvydirtfarmer Thank you.

[@ChasingDestinyBand]

Do you have a good source for Hostas plugs/liners? Can't seem to find a good supplier that's affordable.

[@gabbysgoods827]

Hi. Very great 👍 information!!! Do you leave your starter plants out for next spring ? What about putting them in the greenhouse? Or put In the garage ? Or do I leave it out all winter long ? I’m sorry I’m not sure because I don’t know much about hydrangeas!!!

[@savvydirtfarmer]

I leave everything I have outside for winter. I may cover a few plants with plastic, but not many.

[@SF-nu1ge]

How long do you have to leave under the mist? I tried to propagate my hydrangeas in the water last year. They were doing fine for a while and then suddenly died. 😭 I’m gonna try your method this year.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Until they root - 4 to 6 weeks, usually. Then into shade and kept well watered.

[@SF-nu1ge]

@@savvydirtfarmer Thank you!

[@jparks7874]

I see limelight’s at my nursery and they say do not propagate. Did you say in an earlier video that the limelight patent expired?

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Limelight patent expired in February

[@jparks7874]

Thanks. I have good luck with hydrangeas, as long as I keep the deer away.

[@dirkhagar2399]

FYI: If you have to order this product it will cost you approximately $100

[@RhinoDNA]

Oh wow! In less than a year, the price of that bag of fertilizer has jumped to $100.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Everything is crazy expensive! In a small nursery like mine, it lasts several years, so the cost is really very, very minimal... among the smallest nursery expenses I have.

[@RhinoDNA]

Oh wow! That fertilizer is now $100...less than a year later. Poop out of luck for me!