Propagating Softwood Cuttings of Hydrangea | Rooting Cuttings Earlier in the Summer

Finally did some softwood cuttings of hydrangea and rooting these cuttings earlier in the summer made all the difference. I did have a little accident along the way and cooked the cuttings but we made up for it by misting and venting the propagation tote. In the end, everything worked out and we ended up with 7 beautiful new hydrangea plants.
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[@jstamps9578]

I think the 2 most important concepts you put out in this video are 1) Gardening always includes EXPERIMENTATION, that there's no one size fits all method for each plant each year, there are tons of uncontrollable variables in soil, cutting stock, and weather temperatures. 2) that as gardeners we need to be ADAPTABLE to the variables, even if you bonehead, er absent mindedly, cook your hydrangeas you might get a few survivers if you change up your actions and reactions. Thanks for sharing your successes and well, failures.

[@MikeKincaid79]

What a perfect synopsis of the video! I couldn't have said it better and that's exactly what I'm hoping people get out of this video! I'm pinning this comment.

[@suemantha7736]

When do you plant your propagated plants if cuttings are taken in mid June?

[@janjenks1530]

@@suemantha7736 I hope he answers that question, because I was going to ask the same thing. I also wish I knew what zone he is in. I'm in zone 9 - not just 90 degrees, try 100! When to plant or can I wait until spring? Would love to know. I took my cuttings (from my Oregon's son's plant) in June as well. Now it is Aug, they look fine, but not near as great as Mike's are!

[@jeannelson4031]

I am finally moving to a zone 8 i can't wait to grow awsome flowers plants and of course vegetables

[@negative.infinity]

I use an old screwdriver to jab a deep enough hole in the potting mix beforehand, so that the cuttings just go right in without having to force them. This also helps to keep the rooting hormone in place without coming off. 🌱

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sounds like you've got a good dibbler there.

[@stevemills3397]

I use a pencil or a rain gutter spike.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Get roots on those hydrangea way quicker with softwood cuttings!

[@thetruthofthematter936]

Well.... I took an entire branch and rooted it all! lol

[@BloominIvy]

what if the cutting I'm taking is hardwood? Maybe scrape off the hardwood in strips at the bottom beside the nodes? And when did you put these in the ground or did you keep them in greenhouse?

[@matthewkizziahcuzia...gott9632]

Johnny: "tell them about my feathers." "Show them my feathers" "I have fans that want to see me."

[@MikeKincaid79]

That's all he wants, attention!

[@bobbiechinn9578]

I'd love to have a look at the little guy! 📣🐓👏

[@lobe2032]

Me too 🤣😊

[@jamesnorwood4084]

I "clear storage bin" cuttings in clear disposable drinking cups here in Florida. Works well and the bonus, you can see the roots thru the clear plastic drinking cups. Clip bottom edges for drainage. Must be careful not to over do watering. Humidity in clear storage container with minimum additional moisture will do the trick. Over water and you risk mildew. I have had good success with all types of plants. Cutting below node, applying root tone and using rooting material to plant in, as well as all mentioned instructions above can't be beat. Do set clear bin out of direct sun light.

[@sandragrace4613]

Ok, got my cuttings today! They're gonna be window sill pots eventually.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Good luck and let us know how they turn out.

[@andrewmcintyre9722]

I rooted 15 like you said and 15 rooted! Thanks for the pointers!

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're welcome, Andrew, glad to help!

[@Patricia-uu6wo]

I'm a little new to all of these terms I'm just getting into hydrangeas could you please explain what rooting means

[@Patricia-uu6wo]

And also what is propagating mean

[@andrewmcintyre9722]

@@Patricia-uu6wo grows roots on the stem so that you can plant it.

[@joelegrand5903]

I worked with a small nursery in S.C. USA, in middle & High school years & he never sealed them. He put them in green hose in the fall. In spring & summer none were sealed, they were under the shade tree & yes he had to water at least once a week. Rooted over 1500 cutting a year. Mostly azelea & hollys.

[@lobe2032]

I have to keep watching these, today I was busy, propagated 3 kinds of hydrangeas, 2 kinds of roses, 1 bush that looks like a rose but has no thorns, a tree that has a flower that looks like a huge rose, weeping cherry, wondering jew, and a mulberry tree. Now I'm tired but not to tired to watch you and your wife 👌 😎

[@MikeKincaid79]

Wow, sounds like you've got your work cut out for you. Glad you can relax to some of these videos.

[@MaggYela]

Your rooster is cute and doesn't bother, in fact it is like your music in the background, don't mind it, we love it!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks, Magg!

[@carolaaron5424]

Just watch this video again Mike. What was the medium you put into the pots? It looks like mulch... Love your videos and information

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, just fir bark mulch.

[@carolaaron5424]

@@MikeKincaid79 thank you :-)

[@evanlacks6445]

You are the person that has gotten me into propagating. Right now i am propagating pears, figs, lemon and lime, sweetgum, and honey suckle. the figs are taking great but the citrus is not really doing anything.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome! Glad to introduce you to all the fun! I know a lot of people air layer citrus and that may be the way to do it but I don't have a lot of experience with citrus. I'd start with air layering.

[@soniaclarkson3766]

How about telling us or showing us how to care for them after you have added them into the tote

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes ma'am!

[@jessicahancock9892]

Yes! I have some in a tote now and they have roots...Now what?! lol I didn't know if it's okay to open them up and just pot them into something bigger or if I should slowly get them used to less humidity??...

[@lisadellarossa]

@@jessicahancock9892 me too- couple of leaves falling off now-are they ready to pot?

[@catsrus-es9eu]

@@jessicahancock9892 did you get an answer . .. that's where i am. I think im supposed to put them into a small pot. 😕

[@jessicahancock9892]

@@catsrus-es9eu i didn't🤷

[@kims.6817]

I have watch several of you videos. I really enjoy them. You are great, informative and pleasant to listen to, as is Jonny. ??? what is the soil mixture you root in. It looks like wood chips to me. Thank you so much for making these videos.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're welcome, and thanks for watching them!

[@nancyodonnell8260]

What is the dirt mixture you use for your plants when you start? And when can you report to a bigger pot and then when can I plant them in the ground?

[@dianaalbers6327]

I use a wooden dowel to make holes first that way you will not remove the rooting hormone not snap the stem either...

[@guynorth3277]

Just ran into your videos, and I truly love them, appreciate your passion for gardening and wanting to share in an entertaining, informative way. Thanks.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@DavidButler-ox4bv]

great video. I cut two big branches off a half dead hydrangea on a building site (had to do it quickly before the builders saw me). Chopped them into a combination of 12 hardwood and softwood cuttings, put them all together straight into some good potting mix. Two months later nine of them have rooted. And I didn't even use rooting powder!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome David! I'll bet they would have given the cuttings to you though, lol.

[@DavidButler-ox4bv]

@@MikeKincaid79 LOL not necessarily!!

[@ThePhilClark]

My wife LOVES hydrangeas and has 4 nice plants to take cuttings from. So I am off to the store in the morning for rooting hormone for them as well as 3 rose plants I want to propagate (using your 2 litre bottle method!). Will be over 100 so I may have to adapt the bin and lid , but no guts no hydrangeas! Have a big weekend coming up.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sounds awesome, Phil! Gotta keep your wife happy.

[@rlewis9608254]

Love your technique and your so specific on everything. Trail and error is the only way to go sometimes. Looking forward to you next video.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Ralph. My aim is to give as much detail as possible.

[@grahamthomas6283]

GT information and update question do you take the lead or top out when you do your cuttings thanks for your time 🐞🐦👍👍👍

[@MikeKincaid79]

With this material and plant you can take a 3 foot branch and cut it up into several cuttings, doesn't have to be the very top, but with some plants like rhododendrons you've got to take just the top.

[@elmormonteiro5780]

I bought containers like what you used from Walmart and it has white cover. I’m desperate and I don’t have a glass to use as cover so I used it. I hope I’ll have better results with those containers. The clear plastics I’m using are touching the leaves which could be the reason I am not succeeding with my cuttings.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can also place the white lid on the ground upside down, place the pots of cuttings on the lid, and then cover with the clear container.

[@elmormonteiro5780]

Mike Kincaid thanks.

[@susantellez6421]

Lovely video. Very informative. Turgid has a soft g

[@donnapetitt93]

Mike, I rooted my hydrangea cuttings that I took in June. They are still in their tote. Do I take them out of the tote to acclimate them to the outside world before I put them in the ground for the winter? I am going to leave them in their pots in the ground. Do I transplant them now? Fertilize them?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, acclimate them now. I like to use a liquid fertilizer to give them a boost. Don't use slow release now or it will be feeding them while they are trying to go dormant.

[@karencurtis2697]

KZbin recommended you and I'm one happy flower 🌺. Been binge watching past videos and learning so much , great explanation, great pictures and I actually understand what your showing us. Stay safe stay well.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome! Thank you and enjoy the videos, Karen!

[@jessicaferguson4518]

Welcome to the addiction. I started with five hydrangeas last month after finding this channel. This past weekend I planted close to 100 cuttings

[@karencurtis2697]

jessica daniels wow , I totally understand, I live in a flat and planning on taking over my In Laws garden as soon as lockdown is lifted, so excited already planning my project stay safe stay well

[@tlovesgreens8244]

@@jessicaferguson4518 WOW

[@dianahovagim7899]

Might be a stupid question but can you use cellophane as a “lid”?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Absolutely!

[@triumphmanful]

STILL NO ANSWER AS TO WHICH STEM WILL PRODUCE FLOWERS, LEAF CUTTING STEM OR FLOWER HEAD CUTTING ! I don't want just a green bush !

[@lobe2032]

I absolutely love the fact that you always show the end result, you show people that what you did worked or failed,or mice got into the project, you share it all. Sometimes it looks the same right up to the last thing and that last little detail is different from the last project and if you do that wrong, it fails. So I follow you 100 percent of the time all the way through. 😊😊😊

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks so much Glenda. I really appreciate your support. You’re rose is blooming beautifully now with multiple blooms.

[@ce2235]

Mike, thanks for doing these videos. I have learned a lot watching. I have been doing different kind of cuttings and I have good success with hydrangea and willow etc but I still have had no luck with getting smoke tree cuttings to root. Could you do a video on smoke tree cuttings and give me some tips? I really love smoke trees and want to get some started.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I think you'll have better luck with them as hardwood cuttings on bottom heat.

[@vonries]

🚓🚔🚨 Dibbler Police💥 Lmfao

[@MikeKincaid79]

LOL

[@freddyjoe8561]

I can't wait for early summer to come so I can follow along Mike and make more great hydrangeas. it's still winter here but spring is in the air. Can you be persuaded to do a video on propagating camellias Mike?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Absolutely! I'd love to add some to what I have around here. Rhododendrons will always hold a place in my heart but as I get further into this my ideas are "evolving" and I'm wanting diversify my landscaping a lot more. Excited for you guys to head into spring!

[@jmayes36]

Hi Mike, it’s June the 16th today I’ve been waiting for the day because that’s the day you did this . I have just done this Thankyou.

[@MikeKincaid79]

That's awesome, Joe! Cool to see the videos come full circle and you able to use the info at the right time.

[@vmpspublicschool2468]

I am your subscriber's . Please send 2or3 hydrangea plant on your bessice. I want to grow without purchase.

[@bobbiechinn9578]

....."nobody's perfect not even me." I knew what u meant tho lol. Great vid!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

😁

[@annmelia1]

I really appreciate the detail and effort you put into this video. Its a great help for newbie propagators like myself. Just a quick question, once the hydrangea has rooted and continues to grow where should they be kept until spring? I dont have a greenhouse so would they have to be kept indoors over winter?

[@MikeKincaid79]

There are multiple things you can do. You really don't need a greenhouse as long as you're working with plants that are cold hardy to your location. I have a playlist of videos about overwintering rooted cuttings if you're interested: kzbin.info/aero/PLpmpssr45yfMtl3yav-vy1qGsTDdTVWSl

[@annmelia1]

@@MikeKincaid79 thanks Mike 😊

[@greenwayb1]

I have houseplant that is losing a lot of it’s lower leaves. I don’t know the name and I want to show you a photo. It’s leaves are a specked green and the veins are pink.

[@greenwayb1]

The leaves are at least 6-7” long and 2-3” wide. Pink stems. Looks semitropical.

[@greenwayb1]

Many leaves at the bottom hanging down and turning yellow with pink spots and veins.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can share a photo on the Facebook group "I Love Plant Propagation". Sounds like your plant needs either nitrogen or sunlight or a combination of both.

[@mariathompson3578]

I'm in Ireland, I take cuttings every year in September. Yea lost some, but I've given away so many. Would love to see your take on Rodedendrons. Probably spelt wrong 😄😂💚

[@MikeKincaid79]

I've got many videos on rhododendrons, just search my channel.

[@lobe2032]

I took 3 different kinds of cuttings of hydrangeas earlier in the year and I took another one today of a friend of mine that passed away, so I can keep her close to me. I really can't get over how much you are helping me with everything in my life. THANK YOU!!!!! 😊😊😊😊🤗🤗🤗😀😀😀😀😀

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're a sweetheart, Glenda. Have fun in your garden!

[@dianaalthaus6517]

Hello Mike, love watching your videos. I have a question, I accidentally broke a branch from my Ruby Slippers oakleaf hydrangea, would I root it like the ones you’ve done here or is there a different method for them?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Same method, Diana!

[@dianepittsbritt6945]

I have kelp a screen over mine, and I've seen some new leaves so for, and are staying moist; I took the cuttings 06-17-19, so I'm hoping for lots of ROOTS. I just hope I don't let them dry out. I've got them in the clear tote with the screen on top setting on the front porch no direct sun, but lots of light. My first time doing this. Thanks bunches for your channel.

[@DOLfirst]

How did everything go?

[@RRAMir]

Wow!!!! I don't know how to thank you mike.... this video came exactly when I need it because I was planning to take cutting from my hydrangeas from last couple of days but I was little bit hesitating how to take cuttings .... now tomorrow early in the morning I will start the process... and by the way I have watch rest of the video, right now I am at 56 seconds, I thought first to thank you and write a comment. Thanks again.

[@RRAMir]

And please tell me why my some old hydrangeas leafs have started to turn yellow, I mean new growth is comming yellow.... please help

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad the video reached you at the right time and thanks for the nice comment! The yellow leaves sound like you need more nitrogen in the soil. Pour some urine on the roots and it will fix the problem.

[@RRAMir]

Greg Marquis@ Yes! Please watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2qqqqGNp9qLosU

[@carminepetracca7518]

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT MUSIC VENUE? VERY CUTE. DADDY NEEDS A NEW PAIR OF SHOES.---YOU AMAZE ME WITH YOUR PROPAGATION METHODS. YOU HAVE MAJIC THUMBS. THANKS FOR FAILURES, NOW WE HAVE MORE INFORMATION. CP

[@MikeKincaid79]

I've got a link to the music in the description. It comes from DJ Quads on Soundcloud.

[@bombbooties3133]

Him yelling every time you post is so equivalent to my cat jumping in every single video that I make 🤣

[@MikeKincaid79]

Dang rooster

[@dorisperry5004]

Where I live at altitude 7200'..in SW Co... The deer here eat most every thing I plant along my driveway...and grasshoppers OMG...So when you have some time 😏 could you make a video of Plants/flowers that are dear resistant? Thanks...

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'll put some thought into it.

[@jessicaferguson4518]

Just started watching your videos and now I eye every good looking shrub and flower I see. My problem is, what am I going to do with all of these plants?

[@MikeKincaid79]

LOL, you've definitely caught the propagation bug!

[@Braedenfish]

What to do with all the plants? Spread joy! My Hydrangea is 5 feet tall....8 feet wide ....4 feet deep. It is in full MacroBlueBloom every June! When a hard Summer rain pounds it down and some branches cannot recover or heavy bottom blooms get within a foot of the ground I cut a piece about 18 inches ....top 10 with bloom goes in vase and the other piece I stick in ground at sides near dripline no hormone....no nothing. I forget them til following Spring when the leaves come out. I wait til about mid June and shovel them up with a good root ball....and pot them to give to neighbors who oooooh and ahhhhhh over my gorgeous blue flowers. People have taken them home via email planes, trains and automobiles and now I get pics of joy I spread! Just yesterday I left one at the end of the drive(social distance style) for a friend of a friend of a neighbor!!! THANKS MIKE......ur Jimmy Stewart in Its A Wonderful Life. You have no idea the lives u have touched thank u for that first Hydrangea video. It changed my life and many others! 🥰🤗🥰

[@Braedenfish]

@@MikeKincaid79 Hey Mike I rambled into a thank u responding here....please check it out!

[@samuelcooley6406]

Hi again Mike, would I be able to divide my Primula drumstick or is it to early. Tried rose cuttings, didn’t work, will try again spring. Samuel Glasgow

[@MikeKincaid79]

I like to do my divisions in the late winter when I see the first tips of new growth coming up out of the soil. That way, they will quickly recover and have all summer to get established and grow.

[@silekiernanphotography]

Good information, thank you...but so long winded.

[@simplegardening6196]

Hey mike...so i did some cutting of hydrangeas and they rooted. Then i repot them to a bigger pot to grow and they start to wilt like they werent getting enough water..then they lose all leaves and die. Help? I think someone else has this issue posted on the facebook forum. They had pictures...

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's really hard to say exactly what when wrong without knowing all the detail and being there to see it. The best advice I can give is to keep watching videos and learning and keep practicing until you get good at it. I'll work on coming up with videos about transplanting rooted cuttings.

[@kimberlyhmurovic7343]

I just started watching your videos, I like them, I do have a question I received a pink Hydrangea for mother's day it's now almost the middle of June. I'd like to try to take some cuttings. The plant was in full bloom when I got it. The flowers are starting to die. Can I still take the cuttings or should I wait till next spring, early summer? I thought if I took the cuttings with the blooms on it then I'm taking next years flowers. Thanks!

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can take the cuttings right now. Just cut the spent flowers off.

[@chiapas551]

😊

[@thetruthofthematter936]

I took hard wood in July! Lol They're rooting great! When would be the best time to stick them into the ground before winter sets in?

[@MikeKincaid79]

If you have tons of roots now then get them in the ground as soon as possible so they get rooted in as much as possible before winter.

[@thetruthofthematter936]

Ok. I want them to have as much of a chance as possible! Thanks Mike

[@MikeKincaid79]

Make sure to mulch well to protect the little roots!

[@jessicamoore1898]

Please don't make fun of me if this is a dumb question... I'm learning. So, Mike, I have a few hibiscus cuttings that I am trying to root in soil. Things don't seem to be going well. Is it possible to pull the cuttings out, reclip (if they're not dead), and replant again? As I watch your videos I see a few things that I've done wrong and I really think I can get these guys to root if I have another chance.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Depends on how far gone the cuttings are but you may have better luck just starting over now if they’re rotting.

[@cindibarber3354]

Hi Mike, I was wondering if I can root my hydrangea cutting in seed starting mix? I tried it in potting mix with no luck. Thanks, Cindi

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes but it tends to be more fine so you want to make sure it is just lightly moist and not wet. Also, Don't compact it too much. You want to allow air to get down to the stem.

[@vidhyalockyer2888]

I have rooted hydrangea Limelight and Annabelle following your guidance. When Can I remove the plastic bag which aided condensation? It would be a pity to lose them now that I have got them to root. Many thanks. V. Lockyer Ascot Berkshire England

[@MikeKincaid79]

Slowly remove it over about a week's time. Or you can cut holes in the plastic and cut a few more each day for a week. This will slowly acclimate them to less humidity. You can also drag out the time and do this over 2 weeks if you're worried about it.

[@robertdewitt5990]

Bro you're awesome you like the farmer version of Robin Thicke 😎

[@MikeKincaid79]

LOL, kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6qnhnZngbqLibc

[@clairebunt5887]

My neighbour has got one in a pot it was literally dying i have been watering it its come bsck lovely im going to get a clipping from it thank you for letting me know i can get a clipping of it i lve hydrangeas always have

[@MikeKincaid79]

Good luck and have fun.

[@samuelyockey3187]

Hi Mike. Just an update for you on my hydrangea cuttings. I’ve been propagating cuttings for years as well. This is by far the best method for doing hydrangeas with the tote mine I’ve been in about five weeks and I believe I have roots. I have attached pictures so you can see what you think. I’m also wondering about the brown that is forming on the original part of the cutting leaves I am brown on the new leaf that’s forming. Not sure why this is the plants are green and healthy. Just the leaves are starting to turn brownish and curl on the ends they have spent in the tote since the day I put them in there to propagate them I seem to have plenty of moisture they’ve never been in direct sunlight. I can’t seem to attach the pictures of them here. Just wondering if you had any idea what it may be it’s almost like it’s a dark brown.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I get that on hydrangea cuttings too. Doesn’t affect them negatively at all.

[@rebeccagandi5301]

Past year is a difficult year, up till now there are no sales in 2021 We look up to Seeing plant lovers Come to the Garden, we pray.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Make sure to advertise. Hang signs, get on Facebook Marketplace, etc.

[@rebeccagandi5301]

Hydrangeas are not the Only plans We have huge lots of plants no sales It's Difficult We pray for Buyers.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Have you tried Ebay?

[@rebeccagandi5301]

In this tropical Africa, thanks for seeing you people using saw dust. It's fine example for me & my son To always use sawdust even to retain moisture We always forget its good.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Saw dust is a great mulch!

[@rebeccagandi5301]

Thanks for those reminders We just can depend on our home made Compost I am again going to collect some good amount of Sawdust in this Dry season

[@RoswellGator]

My cuttings all sprouted tons of roots. I can see the roots coming out of the stalk that is above the potting soil. However, most of the stalks are turning brown or black. Are my plants dying?

[@MikeKincaid79]

If the stalks are turning brown or black, that's not a good thing. You may have left the lid on too long. Get some air flow in there.

[@bernadettewoodlock355]

Hi there . I have a big north facing window in my alcove entrance . No direct sun from this window but in the entrance room I have one east window and a south facing window basically an 8' x 8' room ...can I put my tote in the north facing window or do they need to be outside ?

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can but I like to keep my plants outside. They will root just fine indoors too.

[@juandelacruz3760]

Hi Mike, how many years will the root cutting to grow big and bloom flowers and mature? Thanks

[@MikeKincaid79]

The cuttings usually bloom the following spring.

[@devind4174]

I don't know, but it's looking different soil used cuttings, can you mentioned what's the mixer used

[@MikeKincaid79]

finely ground fir tree bark

[@kengarrett1116]

Turn the whole thing upside down. Put the plexiglass on the bottom, sit the pots on it, and then place the tub, upside down, over the pots. It will retain the humidity, but will not store water because it will drain out the bottom.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Now that's a cool idea!

[@chellib3533]

Haha AND....that is why, we can't have roosters in the city lol😂🤣

[@MikeKincaid79]

lol

[@dianaalbers6327]

I leave mine in shade

[@tlovesgreens8244]

Do you cover them?

[@dianaalbers6327]

@@tlovesgreens8244 I have done both, I think they do better if in a make shift greenhouse due to the humidity.... although I just rooted one no nothing on top of it and I tugged and it is already rooted, always keep in shade.

[@daisymaefrench4041]

I live in Rhode Island. Can I put these directly into the soil now that they have rooted???

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, absolutely, and now they have all summer to grow strong roots and get well established in the soil.

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hi Mike. Great video. This is the second time that I watched this video. I can't believe how much I forgot from the first time that I watched it. I was 100% fail with my first batch of cuttings. My main fault was I didn't check on them often enough. Then I had them sit in water. I hope I have better luck with my next batch. Do you have any videos on propagating Hibiscus plants? I would love to do that. They are beautiful flowers. Great the great lessons coming.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Andy! I don't have any hibiscus videos but I love them too. I'll have to keep that one in mind.

[@shafiqsaab630]

Plants growth is very well

[@evanlacks6445]

Love the videos keep it up

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks!

[@patriciahogg5763]

Misleading beginning… watch the summary!!!! 😊

[@MikeKincaid79]

Just curious, what's misleading?

[@stevenrettig]

so my propagated plants I decided to put them.in the earth today... i watered them and they are in loose soil.. they immediately started to wilt... ill water them again tomorrow and hope at least the root system can survive.. Hydrangaes are the plants

[@MikeKincaid79]

I think we connected on Facebook. Good luck and I think you're on the right track now.

[@michelecaudiano2793]

I love your videos. I didn’t hear what the material he uses in the pots. Pete moss .?....

[@MikeKincaid79]

fine fir bark

[@evanillasky]

so your don't need the heating matt anymore if your trying to propagate in i the summer? co i have some cutttings inside the garage that is in a tote and heating matt undrmee as well as some in a pot outside but just in a shade.. the ones inside the garage have roots already.. but should i remove the hearing matt so i dont cook them.?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, in the summer, there's enough warmth without the mat.

[@jonathanlee8709]

Hello Mike. I wonder about softwood cutting of figs. What would be th method and concern about that. It is what I am trying and in progress to do now. I feel that it is more difficult. What I do is one experiment I use water to grow. Another one is that I put them to soil, keep moisture, with a plastic semi transparent bag and not totally seal to cover. I do so coz I concern about air and light it needs. DO you have any videos, ideas, about that? Or you would make one? I wonder for figs would be the same as the plants you show in this video. Thank you Mike. I let you know the result. In fact, it has been 1 1/2 month and some little rooting.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'd love to hear how it turns out. Softwood cuttings of figs would definitely be a difficult feat.

[@jonathanlee8709]

@@MikeKincaid79 thank you, I would keep on and wait for the result. Last night I watched your video about setting up the frame and plant the softwood cutting. It sounds great. Actually the mechanism is similar that keep moisture, but not letting the water to staying in, with fresh air, and indirect lights. Your method seems good and no need to put water in that frequency. It is really good.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I really appreciate that you understand all the intricacies of what I'm trying to preach in these videos. You're a good guy and you're going to go far!

[@rebeccalankford8573]

Too much water and not enough air flow.

[@leasmith4412]

I just planted a little lime hydrangea about a week ago and some of the flowers are wilting they feel dry and leaves are turning yellow is it going to die?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I don't know but make sure it's got plenty of moisture around the roots.

[@stubblehunter1]

Great vid Mike. I am here in the UK. I took cuttings off my hydrangeas for the first time. My first batch of 40 I took in mid May so that is nearly 7 or 8 weeks ago. Every one has come on wahay. Lovely white roots everywhere! I used clear plastic cups, snipped a couple of holes in the bottom of each for drainage, just used vermiculite and put them is one of those big plastic storage containers. Lid on top with a couple of small holes in this. So as I said my first batch looking great and one even has a flower on wow. I gave the vermiculite a big soaking at the start and still damp now. So.. when should I think about putting these babies into bigger pots and then be left outside to fend for themselves? And can I put them straight into my usual multipurpose compost. Finally how often can vermiculite be used or should it just be discarded after using once. Thanks! John in Gloucester p.s. When the first frosts hit later in the year I was thinking about putting them all in the garage and leaving them there still Spring. Is that a good idea. Should I take them out occasionally when milder weather comes along in the winter?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Great job on the cuttings. Yes, you can put them in a shed till spring, for protection, but don't forget to keep the soil moist.

[@stubblehunter1]

@@MikeKincaid79 Many thanks Mike and keep them vids coming. Brilliant!

[@stubblehunter1]

Hi again Mike! Just adding to last years post. I actually took around 200 cuttings (May to early July) and all are hydrangea macrophylla (mop heads and lace caps). These were young wood cuttings off ones that were only a year old. Now here I am a year on and I have re-potted most into 3 litre pots and then when some of these got pot bound they went into 10 litre pots :-O. Its now well over a year since taking these cuttings but they are looking magnificent and some 18" tall. Now I assumed they would also flower this year but apparently not (a classic case of the ignorant gardener) and I have now been informed they will not bloom till next year as the majority of the growth on these was last year and they will only flower on the previous years growth. But I have also been told that if you want cuttings of a particular hydrangea to flower the following year then the one to go for is 'paniculata'. So I will be getting a couple of these and seeing if they actually do bloom the following year. I live and learn! Luv your vids as always. John in Gloucester. UK

[@gigieagduyeng147]

My hydrangeas I just cut them and plant them directly on the ground and they grow too.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome!

[@annamamo3645]

We also call them Ortensias.

[@esthernewme9869]

What did you apply before u plant?

[@MikeKincaid79]

rooting hormone

[@DenisPeel]

Cooking with Mike lol! Great video Mike, would like to see a video on propagating hydrangea paniculata or viburnums. Oh and that music was hilarious.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I love viburnums. I've got a double file viburnum that I could take cuttings of next spring. Let's add it to the list!

[@DenisPeel]

Great stuff, looking forward to it.

[@BCBRENDA]

I have used the root start on a leaf of a hydrangeas that broke from the joint n it has rooted. I'm in zone 8a Florida

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome!

[@aishas5071]

Hi Mike, you have done tons of videos on propagation but none actually, as far as I have searched, on hardening the cuttings. At what time should one start moving out of the covered area. From the look or after a certain amount of weeks? I took some precious cuttings and want to be successful with them. They have some leaves growing but when I put them out they wilt after some time. I got some rose cuttings as well shooting after just a few days as well. 🤞🏼

[@MikeKincaid79]

That's a great idea for a video!

[@aishas5071]

Awesome👏🏼. Looking forward to the video, thanks in advance. And thanks for all the thorough videos that you made. I am so into hydrangeas and roses these day.

[@TahirKhan-tu8rq]

your poting mix plz share with us to know what is this

[@MikeKincaid79]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iISzfYKCg72HepY

[@deloresserafini5193]

Can you propagate hydrangeas at the middle of July.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Absolutely!

[@janny365]

Great , will give it a try.

[@yadaahmed2392]

Hi Mike, I took some cutting from Daphne but left the top leaves on, Is it the right way or do I have to cut the leaves.london UK. Thanks

[@Elaine-br4lw]

If you are wondering where he is located, he's in Washington state.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Western Washington State, the cool cloudy side.

[@Elaine-br4lw]

@@MikeKincaid79 thank you my climate can get to 100° F in June so will probably have to start them indoors under lighting

[@dietrichhanshenkel653]

What rooting mixture do you use, please tell me the proper mix you use

[@MikeKincaid79]

Here's a video about rooting medium: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m327eaxqdplgrs0 for this project I used finely ground fir tree bark.

[@dakshamistry420]

Hi Mike i live in Ohio.i plant my hydrangea cutting six week back and its rooted.is the right time to plant them in ground ? Please advise 🙏

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can but I prefer to keep them in a sheltered location until the following spring and then plant them out.

[@dakshamistry420]

Thanks Mike🙏

[@nathalie703]

Can i do this (inside) over the winter when i trim back the plant?

[@MikeKincaid79]

You’ll get better results as softwood cuttings in the summer, but hardwood cuttings will root.

[@pleaseplantme-n3b]

I love how you answer all my questions without me ever asking ! Honors to you brother

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome, glad to hear it, I guess I'm doing something right, haha.

[@janewilliams2229]

Tape it down.

[@Shemaine26]

What fertilizer do you use for outside plants can you use the same as indoor mix you made?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I use a slow release commercial fertilizer. I have a video about it if you search my channel.

[@Shemaine26]

@@MikeKincaid79 so pee and wood ash? I keep heari g that... Any advice for avocado growing seed?

[@jeannelson4031]

Hi Mike did you water them after you planted for roots

[@MikeKincaid79]

I only lightly water if the soil dries out. The less water the better.

[@namyiwade3412]

Your videos are awesome!!!!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks, Namyi, you're pretty awesome too!

[@frenchweewee4444]

Wish I had this info last summer. I was clipping hydrangeas everywhere I saw them. Lol, I finally realized you just cant stick cuttings in the dirt & expect instant plants 😕. I am watching all I can on propagating cuttings so I can actually extend what I already have. Hydrangeas are one of my favorite plants. Depending on what zone you are in, I'm in 8A you might need to start them a little earlier if you have super hot summers. Great video, new subbie!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks for subbing and have fun learning from the videos! Spring is just around the corner.

[@annashiegl]

Hi uk here, great video, can't wait till next June to do this. What was that mix you used in your pots please?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad you enjoyed it, Anna! The potting mix is just finely ground fir bark mulch that I get at a local landscape supply business by the dump truck load.

[@annashiegl]

@@MikeKincaid79 thank you so much. I'll have to see if we have such a mix here 🤔😊

[@janny365]

I think the heat is getting to you ... lol

[@MikeKincaid79]

I think you're right, Jan!