Why Have I Been Growing Plants in Sand? Using Sand medium for Rooting Cuttings | Plant Propagation

[@MikeKincaid79]

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[@diannh2894]

Wow Mike you've got a ton of new subscribers now, that's awesome!

[@erlindalarbonita3883]

Thank you for giving time with my querries . Looking forward more of your videos . God bless you more and keep on inspiring people who loves gardening as well ... Keep safe as always ...

[@tlc6756]

I'm in the process of repotting rose plants and I've been mixing perlite in with potting mix. Do you think putting a few inches of the coarser sand on top would be beneficial and eventually work its way through the pot, or would that be harmful? My main purpose for this question is I'm trying to prevent a fire if someone (tresspasser ect) decides to put their cigarette butt into the potting mix. I'm hoping sand would prevent a fire and also gradually areate my rose bushes.

[@evajunio1852]

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[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@cf3451]

Hi Mike and Readers, I have worked in greenhouses (commercial, research, teaching set-ups) and I have used many mediums for propagation. Sometimes it was straight vermiculite, perlite, water, sand, fir bark or mixtures of these owing to the fact that I had to use what was on hand. Sand, by far, for most cuttings, is the way to go. It develops much stronger root systems than the others- and there is research on this. It's what I saw used in the old school greenhouses: Frames with sand on benches with a timed mister. Works like a charm. I taught hundreds of kids- 1st-5th graders on propagation techniques and we decided that sand in the little milk cartons was the way to go. Lol. Right now, I am doing an experiment with native rhododendrons to see if pure sand or a mixture of 50/50 sand and fir bark will give the best results for root development.( I am planning to grow native and rare plants/shrubs/trees my community and restoration.) Thanks for the video!

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're welcome, and thanks for your input and expertise. So I've been working with rhododendrons for over 15 years and started with sand. They rooted well but it was a pain to pot them up from sand. As you know, rhododendrons have fine hair like roots, and so when you go to pull them out of the sand and shake it off, the roots are damaged easily. I lost a lot of rhododendrons to sand for this reason. Then I tried just up-potting them with the sand around the roots but the sand drains so well that they would dry out near the stem of the cutting. I finally settled on 100% finely ground fir bark and they root just as easily and up-pot amazingly well with no loss of rooted cuttings from the transplant. So when you mention rhododendrons, you're speaking my language and I've been there, done that. You're absolutely right about most other plants, sand is the best and probably the most accessible to people throughout the world. If you're interested, I've got many videos about rhododendrons (my favorite plant).

[@HenryGothie]

do you think it could work for leylandii and arizona cypress? thank you.

[@johnman559]

@@MikeKincaid79 How about perlite in cells in a tray to avoid transplant shock and ripping roots... then just water in bottom of tray replace after a few days. This way there is no risk of sodium from the sand just a thought

[@wk4240]

The "Old Time" growers always used sand for propagation. We should listen more to the elders - they can often teach us a thing or two😀

[@miket8324]

I use play sand from the big box store and it works perfect. I cut a sucker off of one of my tomato plants this summer and stuck it in the sand and it routed. Sand works great. You got me going all around my yard taking cuttings just to see what happens. I now have so many plants I don’t need. The one that worked the best is my 2 leftover poinsettia from last Christmas. I now have 8 new beautiful poinsettias.

[@MikeKincaid79]

That's great, Mike! I've had some poinsettia cuttings that have been sitting there and thinking about rooting since last winter, LOL. I think one of them has finally decided to make something of himself.

[@johnman559]

Nice feedback Mike!. . All the best people are called Mike!... I wish I was called Mike 😔my dad is, close enough.

[@donfocus434]

I used river sand in my school it's good for rooting

[@zachb1494]

I use the sand from the arroyo on my property.

[@wendybarclay7908]

You are awesome! Thank you for sharing these great tips!👍

[@grumpy_ken]

great video, I'm also a fan of using sand to propagate. one thing overlooked about sand is that the individual grains are mostly round. when you fill a container with spheres, 40% of the volume is air! even though it looks small, sand is letting plenty of air around the roots. it also has a negative charge which causes the hydrogen side of the water molecule with a positive charge to stick right to it. each grain of sand holds a one molecule thick coating of water. you get just the right amount of air and water for root development. Gary Matsuoka is a nursery owner with a youtube channel lectures about the benefits of growing plants minerals, like they do in nature, instead of organic dead rotting plants. definitely worth checking out. he makes a real gritty potting soil too called Top Pot that I've use for trees which is only a third organic material.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Right on! Thank for the chemistry behind it. I like everything about rooting plants in sand, except for the weight. I'll have to check out the channel, thanks.

[@wk4240]

That is great to know. Have recently placed some hardwood cuttings in sand (Crepe Myrtle and Hibiscus) and looking forward to them rooting in a few weeks.

[@foreverofthestars01]

Thank you so much Mike! I've been having troubles rooting softwood cuttings forever. And I finally found the solution in your method combining sand+plastic dome+aloe vera. Now cuttings are fun again!

[@MikeKincaid79]

That's so awesome to hear, great news! It's much more fun when you're successful.

[@MrPESensation]

Thank you Mike! I failed not once but twice trying to transplant a Plumeria cutting. The cutting rotted out both times when it was transferred to a potting soil solution. I used your advice and the cutting is now finally taking off! I used the same cutting because it is a rare color. I watered it only once and checked back in 2 weeks. It now has roots. Thank you.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome! Overwatering and transplanting too soon are the usual culprits. Glad you're having success.

[@Quibus777]

thank you, all my previous propagation from cuttings always failed, except roses and grapes. Then i encountered your vids and the idea of draining well made me give antoher shot at propagation via cuttings. I cut some young willow branches in littel pievces, put that in water and used that to wet the sand. Our river has nice course sand i sift it and its pretty nice. In a larger pot with a translucent plastic pot over the cuttings. Just started putting cuttings in there so we'll see but the confidence of giving it another try is purely because i found your channel, thank you sir! ,Whether it works or not, it just feels right to use cuttings (we use olive leaves in herbal tea and it is just so cool to use a litle branche and now try to root it.) LOL i put a green asperagus in it, store bought, if somebody reacts or likes this post ill be able to find it in the future and report back on it :)

[@Quibus777]

Followup, while the olive cuttings are doing great the asperagus didn't make it

[@CarlosOnCall]

I have a Market Garden that I have started! I use sand in my green house and it works well! Thanks for this video!

[@MikeKincaid79]

No problem, Carlos!

[@lindadasilva4547]

Hi Mike, its Spring here in South Africa and 6.11am. From watching your videos, propagting has my soul...i cant wait now to get out there this morning and try this out. I'm fairly new to gardening, found it a sanity saver during lockdown so a BIG thank you for your inspiring videos. Love your energy!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thank you, Linda! People like you inspire me to keep going. Enjoy your spring and summer and have fun in the garden!

[@yoopermann7942]

MIKE, sand is the best rooting medium i have found plus i use it in my potting soil mix

[@MikeKincaid79]

There aren't many down sides to it that I can think of.

[@yoopermann7942]

@@MikeKincaid79 the only thing i make sure of is i get the sand from a clean non-poulated source, more videos on your cooking like the waffeles,, cobblers,, pies ,, doughnuts and so forth PLEASE

[@shannatran7586]

How much do you mix sand with soil? Where do you buy sand? Thanks for your response

[@yoopermann7942]

@@shannatran7586 i use just sand

[@whitneyhanson8365]

Coarse , medium or fine sand Thank for your reply

[@joanngaristo-hoffman9860]

I live in Florida Saint Pete so I’m glad you using sand

[@MikeKincaid79]

Lost of sand down there. You can grow beautiful tropical plants in that weather.

[@jimmymcconnell4462]

Thanks Mike. After I asked the question I found this video and watched it. Should have looked through the channel further prior to asking.

[@MikeKincaid79]

That’s alright, I’m here to help. Glad you found your answer

[@davidthegood]

Good information - thank you, Mike.

[@MikeKincaid79]

What's up Mr. The Good, lol (nerdy Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure reference). Love your channel, long time subscriber.

[@6768jordan]

Thanks Mike great video. I used river sand for my local landscape supplies. Had great success so far propagating evergreens.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Nice!

[@Hehehehehe24]

Thank you, my thesis is about test to root specific cuttings using different medium like sand, you makes me feel strong to continue that idea🤍

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can do it!

[@meghannwilkes7661]

Thank you for this suggestion, Mike. I just got 1 cubic yard delivered from a major landscaping store here. I am very happy with their potting mixture. My strawberry plants are in pots and they have been tripled, seems great for propagation and seeds. It's a lot of soil, but I will use it.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Great!

[@maryjoysaballe9937]

Can I use it on my cutting rose? without rooting hormone?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Absolutely!

[@maryjoysaballe9937]

Thank you Mike for answering my questions 🥰 i will try it, sooner.stay safe☺️

[@rocknrobin7]

Thank you for the information!! I Had to dig to find it but really appreciate you answering your subscriber questions!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

I try to answer as many as possible. Glad you found what you were looking for!

[@zaria5785]

This makes sense. Years ago I had transplanted daffodils from their store bought medium into a terra-cotta pot with some of that old soil and threw sand on top. I left it out after it bloomed for the whole summer and through the winter and it bloomed right on time in early Spring. None of the bulbs had rotted or become soft. It was a total surprise.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sand is definitely a great drainage medium.

[@charlenebryant3464]

What do you do with all the plants you propogate?

[@janwilliams3545]

Do you fertilize as usual???

[@davidjohnkane]

Absolutely fantastic. Great Communicator.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad you enjoyed it David!

[@joem2745]

Sand definitely works. I recently put some little apple and pear tree cuttings in a pot filled with moist sand, and they are sprouting and blooming.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Good to hear of your success! Sand is a great material because it's inert and won't rot.

[@timothyjones9430]

lots of energy in your video. Well done.

[@pamigill207]

Can you use sharp sand

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes

[@jimmyponds5504]

I live in Alabama. I think my maternal grandmother (1889-1978) used sand or at least "sandy" soil in which to root cuttings. She had the proverbial "green thumb." ha ha

[@MikeKincaid79]

I love hearing stories like this, thanks!

[@cynthiachang1458]

Yes please do a cooking video for your wife anf kids ...You are a excellent gardener and am sure your are an excellent chef too

[@MikeKincaid79]

We love cooking around here!

[@flowerflower4587]

Great information. I need to know how often we need to water cuttings in a send? Thankyou

[@MikeKincaid79]

Water when you see the surface start to dry out. You can water every day if it's hot in your area. Sand drains well so there's not really an issue with overwatering.

[@CraxyLady88]

Mike you're reading my mind. You just answered all the questions I had.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Happy to read your mind and get the info to you!

[@chazdewymmer8905]

oh when you water these cuttings is it best to use just water or that special plant food mix that you came up with -it works a treat on my house plants

[@MikeKincaid79]

Just water. No nutrients during the rooting phase.

[@lobe2032]

I couldn't find the recipe for the peach cobbler or what ever it is and I want it. You are the best 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@MikeKincaid79]

Hey Glenda, the recipe is in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipbReZJ7eciJj5Y

[@dianemyers250]

So how often do you need to water and is there a saucer under the pot?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I water every other day or if I see the surface of the sand starting to dry out. No saucer under the pot.

[@tamiyoung7929]

I live in a beach community in California; we do jot have any regular dirt, it's all SAND! Lol. I love growing plants (all plants;) I love gardening 🧑‍🌾. I just started sticking my plants in the sand and now I have a beautiful garden in my front yard. I live the sand. I live. the drainage sand has. I agree with your method!!!! Hahah.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You’ve got this thing figured out! Glad to hear about all your success, Tami!!!

[@marshacarrier2322]

Hi Mike,would sand alone work for petunias?

[@2acresevolving777]

I am wondering the same thing

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, absolutely!

[@2acresevolving777]

Awesome!! I am trying this tomorrow!!

[@marshacarrier2322]

awesome Thanks Mike.

[@norims217]

Can i propogate olive cuttings the same way as roses..tq..

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not sure yet. I've had a lot of people ask about olive cuttings but I need to find a tree in my area to experiment with.

[@kasonny05]

I wanna try this idea. Thanks very much this video

[@MikeKincaid79]

Most welcome 😊

[@kshhsk9075]

Is peat moss+perlite a good mixture for wood cuttings?

[@MikeKincaid79]

It'll work if you can managed the water content closely. I'd rather use something better draining for hardwood cuttings.

[@robertdurkin7596]

Mike.. You have a wonderful greenhouse with beautiful plants, I love to plant flowers ! 😁🌺🌺

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks! It’s a great hobby, business, and lifestyle.

[@robertdurkin7596]

As yes I love gardening at farm that my grandpa so gardening !😁👋

[@trinnyfam]

Mike, I've had great luck with semi-hardwood cuttings in sand this summer. It was amazing! My question is regarding hardwood cuttings.......will dormant limelight hydrangea sticks also root in sand if stuck now? Thanks so much for your channel. great work!

[@MikeKincaid79]

I love hearing about your success, Holly! Yes, dormant hydrangeas can be propagated as hardwood cuttings. In my experience, Hydrangea Paniculata is more suited for hardwood cuttings than Hydrangea Macrophylla. Your Limelight is a Paniculata so you should do well. Just remember, Limelight hydrangea is a patented variety so you will need a license from the company that owns the patent if you intend to sell them.

[@noel888]

Mike, when i started getting interest in plants, I recall reading that it was a no-no when it came to use ordinary sand for cuttings. It was said that the cutting has no air space which we all know we can get with perlite and peat moss. It went on to say that builders sand was the best for cuttings. No wonder there is so much confusion when reading advice from different 'experts'. One says yes and the other says no. Well i am going to try your plain sand with my crepe myrtle cuttings.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I hear ya, different opinions conflict. That's why I made a bunch of videos about propagating different plants in sand last summer. I figured I'd show you first hand and remove the doubt. I won't steer ya wrong, Anthony.

[@josephmcgee8450]

Do you put ends in your hoop house in winter

[@MikeKincaid79]

Nope, it's left open all winter and the plants inside freeze hard as a rock.

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

Cool video. I did have a flashback to the shrimping business from Forrest Gump when you kept going on about sand made me laugh. I know everything about Sand business. Very good information as normal.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Hahaha, this made me laugh pretty good. I think I may be related to Bubba.

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

@@MikeKincaid79 I used to really love running a lot so I'm Forrest Forest Gump.

[@craigdreisbach5956]

Hello Mike. Greetings from Vermont. Loved the video. I managed to find fir bark mulch at Lowes. It is packaged as orchid growing media, and is very coarse and chunky. Of course, my wife was not impressed with me using her blender to make it more fine. I am so glad to find your latest sand media video and will be using playground sand. She is happy too, with that decision. Last year I followed your instructions on rooting cuttings of wiegela and hydrangias. They started out fine for 6 weeks but then I made the mistake of too much moisture, leading to rot. I learned this from this year's spring follow-up video that you did.I'm trying again this year. Looks like you've adapted to the pinky tendon injury. Best regards to you and your family, Craig

[@MikeKincaid79]

Hahaha, your poor wife is gonna kill you, lol. You're pushing your luck with that idea, Craig. Glad to help get you out of the dog house with the sand video. Yep, the pinky is all healed up. Still doesn't work right but I'm use to it.

[@donnaradamgarcia8121]

Good Sunday Morning Mike .. another plant technique I should remember .. thank you so much for your awesome helped to get the best plant ever rooted from cuttings using sands You are the best Mike .. I will try this method .. God Bless and your Family .. Cheers

[@MikeKincaid79]

Good morning Donna! Glad you are learning from the videos. Much more to come.

[@anthonydigiulio1241]

Ty Mike...If I use salt water sand Should I rinse off the salt before I use it ?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes. Put it in a 5 gallon bucket, stick a hose in, and run the hose until the water is coming over the top clean and salt free.

[@emadahmed9615]

hey what's up Mike how are you I hope you're doing well I'm busy repairing the house before the rains anyways I don't leave your videos behind I will support you every time

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're a good person and I appreciate your support. Make sure to get that house done and then come back to the videos during the rainy season. Hope all is well with you, Emad.

[@turiaturiana7529]

Mike ty so much for this video! I tried some coarse sand for Sunflower seeds, dwarf French beans, beetroots, nasturtiums and sweet peas! So far everything has germinated with beautiful roots apart from the sweet peas.. I might be too late with those but very excited... Plus.. Can reuse the sand again! You sir are a genius 😁

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, that's one of the best things about the sand. You can reuse it over and over!

[@pamigill207]

Can you use sharp sand too

[@Sldejo]

Went to the river and scooped up 16 ounces of sand in an empty Starbucks cup. My lavender cuttings have new leaves and stems! I’m looking to grow roses from my anniversary roses. I can’t wait! Thank you! And BTW, that peach cobbler looks just like my mom and I make. It’s delicious.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Great stuff, that cobbler is! Glad you found a source for sand.

[@cynthiachang1458]

Hi mike .can i use beach sand. ..and some peat moss to growindoor plants

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can but you will want to rinse the sand first.

[@evajunio1852]

Wow I now have info from you Mike that sand works Thanks a lot.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sure does, and it works well!

[@rebeccaendmon5948]

Play sand works well for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Great!

[@Elliotbrown008]

Mike great video I will try with sand! Have you ever used hay/straw as an inert material? Thanks

[@MikeKincaid79]

No, I haven’t.

[@permatopiafarm1119]

Can we use sand that we dug out from our sand filter tank that we use for filtering our well water? We have a huge pile of it. Thanks.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yeah, that should work.

[@angelaefferson4409]

I used play box sand and rooted three fig cuttings and it works great

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes! Sand is a great material for rooting cuttings in.

[@BarbaraShafferIsagenix]

Can you put the container of sand in something self watering that will wick up water? Or will sand simply not wick? I could see it being useful for rooting hormone not getting washed out

[@MikeKincaid79]

The top will eventually start drying out over time, but maybe you'll have roots before that happens. I let the hormone soak in for a period of time before watering.

[@Technoanima]

How often did he water again?

[@mariakellner5429]

Do I have to rinse the sand before use,tfs

[@MikeKincaid79]

Only if it comes from a salty beach, otherwise, no.

[@indianatone218]

Hi mike found this video now so i have the answer to the sand question thanks, Hey have you tried eggy bread ?whisk 2 eggs put it in a Deepesh flat plate, then get your sliced bread lay it on it and literally soak both sides i mean soaked then put a little oil in a pan and put your bread into a pan and cook both sides its lovely kids will love it .im from Wales UK i learned of this 20 years ago try it out .Take care.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sounds good. I'll have to try that soon, thanks!

[@BiteSizeGardens]

When do you know when to remove cuttings that have started to leaf out from the sand? We started several crepe myrtles in sand that have begun to leaf out, what is the best time to remove them?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I generally leave cuttings in place for at least a few months, and I only up-pot them when headed into a growing season.

[@christined3953]

Hi Mike ,I have a true dwarf ' Ginkgo ' Marieken ' & Ginkgo roots good, But plan to take a cutting to preserve the plant & then graft. When would you take Ginkgo cuttings ?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Never taken Ginko cuttings so I can't give advice on it.

[@dumisanekhoza6652]

Hi Mike can I use fine sand for potting mix

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, as long as it drains well.

[@dumisanekhoza6652]

@@MikeKincaid79 Hi Mike thanks

[@jwelsh939]

so, do you rinse the sand clean before use?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not unless it's beach sand.

[@damonwhite1687]

what about a mix of coarse sand and fine fir bark? best of both?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I don't think I'd gain anything mixing them and the fine fir bark is good on it's own for the rhododendrons. Interesting thought though and I've never actually tried it.

[@amysnipes4245]

Would sand also be good for fig cuttings?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, you could root them in sand

[@dailydribble]

Interesting, yet many say don't use beach sand due to the salt, so can we?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, just rinse it first. Place in a 5 gallon bucket or something similar, stick a garden hose down in the bottom, and let the water overflow. Let that run and overflow for a few minutes until the water spilling over tastes fresh.

[@dailydribble]

@@MikeKincaid79 I had sand bags by my fence been there 3 yrs, they broke and got sand by the fence, though storms should it already be alright?

[@Redmeatsteak]

This unique never thinks of this.Well spectacular video

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks! It works really well.

[@Gloria082612]

Play sand Works for germinate seeds?

[@Runboy7426]

Any updates on growing under the LED's @Mike Kincaid?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not yet but I'm gearing up for it. I recently changed lanes and decided to make a big move with LED lighting. I'll have videos out soon.

[@YHsiao-vu4qe]

I bought a plumeria cutting that was rooted in sand. I would like to transport it now that it has rooted. Do I remove all sand into the larger soil container or remove some sand before transporting?

[@irenebrewer735]

What do you put on bottom of pot so sand doesn't run out when watering?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Window screen or weed shield material.

[@Strawberriesfj]

Can u show us how to plant ixora using cutting in sand ? And can we use any sand ?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks for the recommendation. Yes, any sand will work as long as it drains water.

[@reksmeyok1957]

Thank you for your great recommendation about using sand. I have used sand to sprout my water grass and bean sprout. I guess it might work with other vegetation to.

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's a really nice, inert medium for rooting plants.

[@hamidehheikkila497]

Love the peach cobbler! Good job.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks! It's a great recipe and we make it all the time in the fall.

[@bobbymeyerti9300]

Yes sir!.... for some of you that are in the wet zones??? Get some crushed lava rock... mix that with the sand 50/50 and about 20% bag dirt or compost.. sometimes I save up the big bark chunks and use that... up here in the Pacific Northwest it is a must to have good drainage... good job Mike...

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sure is, nothing like the Pacific Northwest! Love our part of the country!!!

[@rashekasookdeo9039]

Thanks mike. Love your kids

[@shannondennis9]

Newbie here! I’m going to try propagating blueberry cuttings. My plan is to dip them in root hormone then 100% play sand. Is that correct? How long do I leave them in sand before I transfer them to soil, and then, should I do a pot or put in the ground? When they’re ready for a pot or ground, what do you recommend to go along with the potting soil? Thank you! 😊

[@MikeKincaid79]

My opinion is to stick the cuttings and just leave them in their sand until the following spring after the roots have hardened off. You can fertilize them in the late summer, once they’ve rooted, with a liquid fertilizer. That will give them a boost before winter.

[@poojaabhay]

Hi, Thanks for all the info. Can I use a layer of playground sand in my vegetable raised bed and containers to combat gnats and can it act as mulch?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes and yes

[@poojaabhay]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thank you so much! I will do that. 😊

[@ajayshinz8427]

Even for succulent propagation sand is a great medium. Most of the people use water as a medium to propagate, but it's quite difficult to change the medium from water to soil once rooting started. No such problems with sand, as one can tranfer it to the soil along with the sand without disturbing the roots.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Depends on how vigorous the new cutting is but overall, yes, it does create problems going between the two.

[@atoddsyt3971]

Hiya Mr.Kincaid, I've got some figs (White Genoa, Panache Tiger, and VdB) rooting in play sand with some rooting hormone. Some are budding at the moment, and I hope at least half of them root. Rooted them 3/1/22. I have never had a taste of figs, so I'm looking forward to it. Your video convinced me to try rooting with sand, so you have my thanks! Take care, Mr.Kincaid.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Great! Thanks for letting me know about your success in sand. You'll love the figs. There are so many different flavors and varieties so if you don't like one, just try another. I can see you with 100 fig varieties by next spring, haha.

[@atoddsyt3971]

@@MikeKincaid79 Haha, I got another variety off of Ebay called Belmont's Beauty. I think my descent is starting. Only my WGs are rooting, hopefully the rest root as well.

[@mdeanmartin7543]

I propagate gardenias in tap water in vases and wine bottles in my kitchen window. Usually takes about 3 weeks for roots to appear. Ready to pot up in 2 months !

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome!

[@joanngaristo-hoffman9860]

Can I put my picture in is right outside in 75° with hormone in little pots right in my garden

[@MikeKincaid79]

Just don't put them in direct sun.

[@adilkhancs]

Thanks Mike! Should I use 50% Sand and 50% soil mix in a pot for leafy plants at my garden or 100% sand only?

[@MikeKincaid79]

100% sand

[@lindamorales5752]

Can you use Paver Sand to plant?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, that should work as long as it isn't too fine and water drains through it.

[@edsenas7760]

Can I use the sand they use for concrete mixing? Like there is a white juice water in mixing it.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, builder's sand will work just fine.

[@edsenas7760]

@@MikeKincaid79 thank you so much for the info. I have another question. Why is it that when i mixed it with potting mix amd shredded papers. It gave a stinky odor?

[@vincesammut4888]

Would rose cuttings propogate in sand with a high PH, such as limestone sand? If yes, would it work better if mixed with compost and / or perlite?

[@MikeKincaid79]

You could root in the sand and water with distilled water. That would drive the ph down.

[@mporganicgardening5236]

Very informative video.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mporganicgardening5236]

Yep...🤝🔔

[@tamaramacmillan4832]

I live in the mountain desert in California and silica sand isn’t as readily available as DG (decomposed granite). Is there any reason not to use this?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Nope, that sounds like a fine material to me, as long as it drains well.

[@pingpong9656]

Do you still need rooting hormone for sand propagation?

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's helpful

[@consciouseye7209]

This information is priceless. Going to try this. Thank you.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You are so welcome!

[@raypearson947]

Hi mike i'm from u.k. i was just wondering i have a flamingo felix willow tree and want to take cuttings whats the best way do you think just water or rooting powder thanks in advance.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Willow will root no matter what you do to it. You can take a few cuttings after dormancy and just set them in water and they'll root.

[@raypearson947]

@@MikeKincaid79 thank you appreciated👍

[@IRISHBLOKE2007]

Had a garden wall built recently. Looking forward to propergating fire bush and fuchsia cuttings next spring with the left over builders sand. It's mid September now . Could I try propergating now or is it to late in the season?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Depends on what you're trying to propagate.

[@elparaisodedenis]

Hi Mike my friend great information as always greetings from Serbia !

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mark-te8ky]

can you use sand from the beach or shore?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Either one. If it comes from the beach then make sure to rinse it first.

[@AQUABLUE00]

thank you ,i have question i know sand have 0 nutrition so is this a problem or cutting just need only water ?

[@MikeKincaid79]

You actually want as little nutrition in the rooting medium as possible. The rooting medium should be inert. The cutting has all the nutrients it needs to root and nutrition in the rooting medium leads to bacteria and fungi growth. Once the cutting is fully rooted, you can up-pot into a good potting soil and feed it.

[@AQUABLUE00]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thank you for a quick, clear and great detail

[@charleswilder2985]

Such a good teacher!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@BiteSizeGardens]

We've started several cutting of hibiscus, geranium and crepe myrtle back in December - which are now showing new growth coming out of the stems. However, interestingly, there do not appear to be any roots?! Can you explain what may be going on, and when should we consider transplanting these into soil? Love your channel, very informative! 👍 😊

[@MikeKincaid79]

Are they hardwood cuttings? Are they covered in a humid environment or uncovered?

[@BiteSizeGardens]

@@MikeKincaid79 Hardwood. They are now uncovered, sitting in our cold frame.

[@BiteSizeGardens]

This may be an issue with lack of light. We will put then in an area with more light, and mist them daily now.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not sure how much light you have but they will need some light for sure or the new growth will be pale and leggy. They also may just need more time to root. As long as they look healthy, don't disturb them. Nothing wrong with waiting even a few more months to up pot.

[@BiteSizeGardens]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thankyou. Will definitely take that into consideration.

[@krishnamishra6631]

Thanku very much for this video.I am from India.. Namaste Mike

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're welcome, so glad it was helpful!

[@butair1]

Budding gardner here. I thought the soil needs to have nutrients. Sand doesn't so are the nutrients "fed"? I was thinking of using sand to mix in potting soil to improve the drainage which I will do.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I just root them in sand and then transplant to soil or potting soil once rooted. Sometimes I leave them in the sand for a year to grow more roots but in that case I fertilizer them.

[@yoriichi3347]

Is that coarse sand?.

[@dianepless4023]

Can i use the bark in the bottom of the pot and sand to fill it up the rest of the way

[@MikeKincaid79]

You could, but why?

[@dianepless4023]

@@MikeKincaid79 wouldnt the pine bark make the pot lighter and help it to drain better?

[@robbiekw1]

you answered my question... about sand draining, so I imagine you need to put holes in the bucket for drainage

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yep, gotta have holes in the bottom. When I use sand, I just put some weed fabric in the bottom to prevent the sand from pouring out the holes.

[@robbiekw1]

@@MikeKincaid79 thank you Mike :)