Growing Citrus From Cuttings: How To Keep A Tree You Love

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When my friend told us that she was moving we were a little sad. She was sad too, but for more than just that... she had to leave her beloved Key Lime tree behind. I have had some success with propagating fruit trees so I wanted to see if I could help her take this tree with her.
UPDATE!! It is NOT a good idea to move citrus around the state!
Is is a bad idea to move citrus around Texas and in California. Citrus in Florida has been pretty much wiped out by a disease called citrus greening or huanglongbing or HLB. See:
www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2...
The economic damage in Florida is in the billions of dollars and thousands of people have lost their jobs.
The disease is 100% fatal and exists in Texas and is threatening citrus farmers and homeowners all over the state:
www.citrusalert.com/
We still have a chance in Texas and California if people do not spread the disease.
People moving trees around spreads the disease much faster than insects. Here is a video • Grafting Citrus Trees ... that demonstrates how to graft with disease free budwood ordered from the Kingsville Citrus Center at Texas A&M University: kcc-weslaco.tamu.edu/budwood.html
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Along with my success I wanted to see if we could up the percentages on getting this special tree propagated successfully. I found this KZfaq video that steps through propagating citrus by cuttings.
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@reneebrown5598 4 жыл бұрын

Here are a couple tricks I've found that work awesome for me. I use large yogurt or cottage cheese cups for my pots. They are easy and durable. And rather than using a plastic bag I use the top half of a 2 liter coke bottle. If you leave the cap off you won't get molds and mildews buy they fit great and work as a perfect humidity dome. I only have to water every 2-3 days and have 90% or better growth rates with these. They are magic for hobby gardeners

@EddoPanamenyo 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder. With this method, is it true that they won't take as many years to bear fruit as with citruses planted from seed? And if it's true, how long will they normally take.

@lilygen913 4 жыл бұрын

@@EddoPanamenyo Original fruits tree grown from seeds takes 7-8 yrs to bear fruit, By using this method from cuttings but not seeds takes only 3-4 yrs to bear fruits.. *Thumbs Up*

@EddoPanamenyo 4 жыл бұрын

@@lilygen913 oh interesting, ty so much. So the fastest way it's definitely an air layer

@nasserali8351 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The explanation was detailed. You are the first farmer from whom we understand the method of irrigation. I repeat my thanks to you

@theresachalmers8189 8 жыл бұрын

This is the most helpful, logical demonstration I've seen on cutting. It makes sense to peel off the skin on the bottom to speed up the rooting process. I love your teachings, you know your stuff. thank you so much. Subscribed.

@youssefarbid3479 7 жыл бұрын

Theresa i Chalmers

@manobuddhiwickrama3549 7 жыл бұрын

Theresa Chalmers ,

@briann6267 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I found your video. I learned a lot from it and will be trying it on a calamondine tree. Thank you very much for this excellent video!

@xphilli 8 жыл бұрын

Not a wasted second in this video. Thanks for the great tips! I tried this before with not much success because I missed out a lot of key steps you demonstrated. This is great knowledge to have, thank you! Have a great day! :D

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+xphilli Give it another shot and let me know how it goes :)

@matthewcain2880 7 жыл бұрын

Love the simplicity of your video

@harryboyer8451 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your ideas. You are awesome!

@dianamixell6612 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I’ve seen. He explains this perfectly simple so you can actually understand it. Thank You so much 😊

@daddykirbs 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@laksh3615 7 жыл бұрын

your description is so easy n simple, many thx

@Jacko49 8 жыл бұрын

LOVE your teaching,thank you montreal canada here

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+Burt flynn thank you:)

@ritaschiferl3615 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!! I followed your video and my cutting is already leafing!!!

@24upickles 7 жыл бұрын

We have this problem right now. I was going to air layer but have run out of time, things moved along faster for us.. We are getting colder here and only have the water heater to use for heating. I could set each pot up with a dripper of warm water drain it then recycle it. I expect I may need to tent it all to keep the top of the cuttings moist.

@user-gw7cb8pe7d 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for teaching very informative...

@catalinoancea6601 8 жыл бұрын

Good job! I used this method for many plants

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+Catalin Oancea Knowing that you do this method helps me know that I'm on the right track! Thanks :)

@johncoronado7712 7 жыл бұрын

Gonna give it a try! So excited!

@vazev 8 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about this and when I came home I found your video - perfect timing!

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+Zakke87 Yay! good. I hope it works out well for you.

@sunnykoh1438 3 жыл бұрын

@@daddykirbs .

@victoryogo6023 2 жыл бұрын

I just had to subscribe you have been helpful to me. There is a tree I really love and I did not want to loose it anyone good one 🤗

@Catnip2011 8 жыл бұрын

Your's the best method I searched so far, also Canada here. I'm going to try that on my oversized Osmanthus plant.

@jackieknudson7317 2 ай бұрын

Try air layering wayyyyyyy better than cuttings if it’s your own tree

@Baltikev 3 жыл бұрын

excellent video , very clear and concise ,

@aishaomar2609 8 жыл бұрын

awesome!! thank you I love yr clear explanation greetings from Somaliland

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped :)

@beesandseeds 3 жыл бұрын

Good info. I just got several clippings from my brothers lemon tree. I’m hoping they root.

@happyvalentina0214 4 жыл бұрын

very nice demonstration. thanks a lot

@garrettmckellar269 4 жыл бұрын

This video is awesome. Will definitely be trying this.

@vanpotts2410 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I learned a bunch! Thank you!

@GainingDespair 7 жыл бұрын

You can get some rooting hormone like dip n grow and take like 20 cuttings dip them all and place them in 1 large pot with some soil in it. Give them a 30-45 days and dump the plant out. Take all the cuttings that rooted and put them in there own little pots or place them in the ground. If you have more plants with roots then you need take the healthiest looking plants and pot them or give the extras away. Doesn't hurt keeping more then you need as it's fairly common to lose a couple here and there when you finally transplant them into the ground. I highly suggest letting them live in a large pot for a few months as it gives them more time to establish a healthy rooting system and if worst comes to worst and you have some die back when you plant them you have less to risk. I personally prefer to fertilize the plant with something along the lines of 0-10-10 that way the plant doesn't become leggy and tries to grow up. The lack of nitrogen promotes more root growth which is what I personally look for myself. I've had more success targeting the root system first and focusing on vegetation growth the second year. It's just what has worked for me in the past as plants tend to die back a little when you transplant them. If the rooting system can't hardly support itself in the best of conditions it will have a much harder time doing so if your root system starts to die off.

@daddykirbs 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful description. Thank you :)

@GreplayTv 7 жыл бұрын

hello, I have a question, please help, what is better, plant from seed or plant from cutting ??? I would appreciate your answer.

@MUSCLESforYOU 7 жыл бұрын

GamesPlay cutting if you're to anxious. seeds take a long time to become a tree..

@schex9 5 жыл бұрын

@@GreplayTv For figs, if you propagate, you get the exact same plant and fruit; from seeds, you may not get the same fruit. So, it depends.

@quicksidilla2851 5 жыл бұрын

@@GreplayTv truee.. the seed might hold another genotype from one of the parents, so the probability to get the exact tree as the parent is not really high.. cutting makes sure that u get 100 percent same as it is a clone!

@AamirNawazKhan Жыл бұрын

Nice info good video. Beautiful Neighbor ☺️

@Foodie_888 5 жыл бұрын

This really works! I tried this with my Asian pear cuttings. I took 4-5 cuttings to make sure I see roots from a few.

@Imflightmode 3 жыл бұрын

How did u do it im trying to do a pear too, did u do same thing as this guy

@Foodie_888 3 жыл бұрын

@@Imflightmode I tried same way as the video. Also, I took cuttings and put in a milk jug and filled 2 inches water after a week the cuttings will have white sprouts all over. Then take cuttings and plant.

@BobMelsimpleliving. 8 жыл бұрын

More good information Blake. Best wishes Bob.

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+Bob Lt (BobMel's Gardening) Thank you Sir!

@lifeisbeautiful_nz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tips..

@djoulliegeraldizo3578 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very informative. Can i use the same method for other cuttings like crab apple?

@yackfzay6224 8 жыл бұрын

Great info. There are so, many technishe in cutting to learn from. This is not what I learn from the 80 and 90 in school growing up.

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+yack f zay There are many ways to do it. I'm hoping this method ups the percentage of success :)

@lenam2114 6 жыл бұрын

I just tried it hope, let's hope it works! Fingers crossed!

@PetalsonthePavingSlabs 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks very much for showing us.

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+Petals on the Paving Slabs You're welcome. Give it a try and let me know how it goes :)

@SeahorseWorkshop 7 жыл бұрын

are you awesome. I will surely this this. Keep up the good work !!!

@tabletbackuponly2488 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! You explained it very clearly .

@gatetres 7 жыл бұрын

wonderful , thank you for great tip !

@daddykirbs 7 жыл бұрын

+Gate Tres good luck!

@michiadjeelise9562 8 жыл бұрын

GREAT advice thank you

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+Michiadje Elise You are very welcome. :)

@leylason9724 4 жыл бұрын

This is a very helpful and informative vidio

@CrazyCajunLiving 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this video

@Syd0780 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@robertevans8024 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Kaffir lime tree that my Indonesian wife loves and uses the leaves for cooking. She keeps stripping off more leaves than she should and there's never enough for her. I only had success one time before with cuttings from a chrysanthemum plant, just experimenting. Thank you for this informative video and for inspiring me to try it again with her lime tree. She's been wanting me to do so but I've been telling her how difficult it is and putting it off. Last time I tried to do it I used the newest growth, thinking it would be fresher. I have rooting powder, but it several years old. Do you think this stuff loses its potency after a while ? Thanks for the great video !

@bwang5176 4 жыл бұрын

Great informations.

@imim4136 4 жыл бұрын

*Shoni is great, I wonder what else he used the lime for indoors*

@graceharcolasupit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much...🙏🙏

@GCBBall 8 жыл бұрын

Love your channel Blake!

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+Ron Cooper I appreciate that! Thank you for joining my journey.

@emanuel1281 5 жыл бұрын

I just whant to learn cause i love nature and i go around and collect fruit trees

@jamescatlover123 3 жыл бұрын

When it comes to cuttings make as many as you can. Don't rely on just one

@dmunchman 8 жыл бұрын

Blake , Thanks very much, This will be a must try for me . Can you also do this growth with Avocado cuttings ? ? .

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

I've never done anything with Avocado except put it on my tacos :) ... it's worth a try though!

@rupert5390 5 жыл бұрын

woooooow dude have an incredible blood orange and incredible heritage mandarin and an incredible lemon tree - I am selling my house and because of your vid I am going to take 10 of each with me - many many thanks dude.

@edensgardenshed9622 8 жыл бұрын

Hey love this, cuttings always amaze me! One thing i wanted to point out is that not all cuttings will produce the exact tree you got them from. I don't know about lime trees but lots of fruit trees are grown using different root stocks. So The cutting will produce the same fruit but will not necessarily produce the same tree if original tree was on a dwarf root stock or a root stock that was designed for dryer conditions or whatever the root stock was on the original tree the new tree will not match up. Like if you rooted a cutting from a dwarf red delicious apple the new tree could be a 30 foot tall red delicious apple tree instead of 10 feet tall. Thanks again for your movies.

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+EdensGardenShed Very good point. I should have clarified that the fruit will be the same. Thanks :)

@edensgardenshed9622 8 жыл бұрын

+Blake “Daddykirbs” Kirby You were on point with everything else i like your method with the bag over cup going to try that sometime for sure.

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+EdensGardenShed Thanks! I'm very accustomed to making mistakes. I'm glad that was my only one in this video! LOL

@josequicano 7 жыл бұрын

great video thanks

@chokgurung2286 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for video.

@MrsBradleyMia 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this awesome info but what I want to know is how often you water after you put em on the pot of soil? Thank you so much in advance for the response 😊❤️😊

@matthewleewillis 3 жыл бұрын

DANG, THIS IS EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE!!!

@seller559 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@dharmaplaperera741 3 жыл бұрын

Thank for your description

@kennguyen7570 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MushtaqAhmad-jg3bn 6 жыл бұрын

Masha'Allah very nice thanks so much

@chessman483 3 ай бұрын

U need to make sure taking a very low cutting like that. It could easily be off the root stock. I just cut 3 large root stock growths off one of my Citrus trees. Generally I’ve always been told “ Always only take Citrus cuttings from the very top of a Citrus trees” 🤔

@khinmaung2551 3 жыл бұрын

Really great

@conversingwithconita 3 жыл бұрын

Great job 👏👏👏

@youbrajgurung4450 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot sir.

@peggymcnabb7343 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@mikep490 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for another tip to try. I've tried a dozen or two attempts in the past (watching other videos) and your method sounds promising. When IS the best time of year (or growth cycle) to try this? 2 of my 3 grow indoors so their growth cycle is "off" compared to outdoor trees.

@jillysponges 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your video, when is the best time of the year to take a cutting to propagate?

@user-xi6gw1zn2x 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@MichaelSHartman 7 жыл бұрын

Fourth method: Sow seeds and graft scion. Takes a little time to learn and prepare, but once you get the hang of it you are hooked.

@daddykirbs 7 жыл бұрын

I've only grafted a few times. I do really want to know / do more :)

@MichaelSHartman 7 жыл бұрын

Blake Kirby Stephen Hayes on YT is a good start. Of course, KZfaq is loaded.

@11losangeles 7 жыл бұрын

I am new to this and I don't know if orange cuttings also have to be grafted eventually. Please let me know.

@Larry342516 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. Let us know how the cuttings did Blake. Thank you and take care.

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+Larry342516 I will do updates in the future. We will be doing plenty of cuttings from this tree :)

@scottplanner22 8 жыл бұрын

OMG I HAD A LIME TREE WHEN I LIVED IN ARIZONA. I USED TO TAKE A FEW OF THE LEAVES AND CRUSH THEM IN MY FINGERS AND YOU COULD SMELL THE LIME FROM THEM. THE TREE HAD LOTS OF FRUIT TOO :) THANKS FOR THE VID!

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for hanging out with me here :)

@motuw8949 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video

@daddykirbs 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ceomontes5831 7 жыл бұрын

great video u did everything right only tip I have for people is dont dip cuttings in ur rooting powder. put some powder in a smaller container to avoid contaminating ur powder. KUTGWork

@magnummesiona72 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot buddy , please write down for me the powder root hormone, I really appreciate it

@riosmelina9604 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative video! Can anyone give me some advice with doing the same thing from a mature citrus tree that doesn’t have branches at the bottom? I have a friend that has a 7 year old caracara tree. A&M university created this citrus using grapefruit and oranges. Looks like a grapefruit but it’s very sweet and one of my favorite fruits.

@Dan8fruits 4 жыл бұрын

The bottom branches could be suckers from the rootstock haha

@kendrickkayakfishing7080 2 жыл бұрын

thats what i was thinking too

@sharronhobbs8528 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, if you are starting in a green house do you still use the plastic bag?

@amilom007 7 жыл бұрын

try air layering in late spring, it's way easier than cuttings

@daddykirbs 7 жыл бұрын

I would love to try that :)

@andrey2851 3 жыл бұрын

@@daddykirbs what rooting powder do you recommend?

@hepzlawrence7710 3 жыл бұрын

Yep was going to do that but only just been told we have a month to move🙄

@wildchookMaryP 8 жыл бұрын

Every time I have a cutting of something I stick it in soil to see if it will strike for me. I will definitely try citrus.OMG, are you and Golden Son eating a lime like you eat orange? I remember when he ate the hot peppers a while back. Funny, I was making the sour face and hot chilli face as I watch LOL

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+wildchook (Mary) That kid is a weirdo ;)

@bwang5176 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderfull video!

@daddykirbs 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@ashishbhovar6582 7 жыл бұрын

nice video..very helpful..4 me.. thanks..🖒

@ShampooWow 8 жыл бұрын

*_Awesome video! I like it_*

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+Shampoo Wow Thank you!

@RobD156 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I followed your advice and tried 4 grapefruit cuttings. They've been in the containers about a week. The leaf in each one is starting to turn yellow. Is that a problem and is there anything i can do to fix it?

@abc_cba 3 жыл бұрын

Such an awesome demonstration! I do have a question as to why did you retained one leaf that you cut in half ? Big cheers from India 🇮🇳 Subscribed !

@daddykirbs 3 жыл бұрын

The one leaf was to continue some photosynthesis, but not enough to require a lot of resources from the cutting. That was the plan anyway.

@aberathnasubasinghe7754 8 жыл бұрын

Woo. Very good

@sonoranorte5501 7 жыл бұрын

Gracias Buen Video. Good Video Thanks. ? We Can use the Same Method like this video to Root Guava Clippings ?

@daddykirbs 7 жыл бұрын

I have no experience with Guava, but I sure would try it!

@wamdok6742 8 жыл бұрын

...you can take part of your tree with you...what you do is, leave as many branches as you want air layered....after sometime cut them off when they root....go plant them and will produce authentic fruits without grafting...good luck.

@kas4058 4 жыл бұрын

Hey greeting from India, I want to ask a question can we grow lemon cutting during spring (mid Feb to April) time?

@michellefurst4985 5 жыл бұрын

Helpful video! Question though, ive heard different opinions about the bag method(or similar mini greenhouse)...does it need air circulation or holes to prevent molding? Ive had molding problems in the past.

@SuperTruthSeeker4U 3 жыл бұрын

Michelle Furst Yes you need a place to allow some air to that in or the mold will form

@cookiemunster44 7 жыл бұрын

Is that root hormone food safe? The one I have is only safe for the plants I don't consume. Are there different types? Thanks for the help!

@shashakeeleh5468 7 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks Blake. Now, if I can find a true Lemon tree, not a Meyer Lemon. I want a cutting. Oh snap! The biggest, annual Fruit Tree sale in SE TX is taking place on Jan. 14 at Rice U. Bet I can find what I'mm looking for there.

@daddykirbs 7 жыл бұрын

I do hope you can find what you are looking for :)

@shashakeeleh5468 7 жыл бұрын

Blake Kirby Thanks Blake. Me too.

@gonzalomendez4122 7 жыл бұрын

air layering works a lot better and faster and if you take a cutting so low on the tree is a good chance that you're taking a cutting of the rootstock

@daddykirbs 7 жыл бұрын

Air layering looks like a fun trick. The one time I tried it, it didn't work. I'll try again someday.

@blueballs8599 5 жыл бұрын

dang i wish i could get some lime seeds some how grr they're impossible to find ...

@miroslavmarkovic4695 3 жыл бұрын

hi, you forgot to mention if you do have the option what is the best time of year to take a cutting, in Australia by the way

@saeedsa820 6 жыл бұрын

thank u

@DougTozier 7 жыл бұрын

What kind of mix do you use to plant your cuttings in?

@benjaminbrown9382 7 жыл бұрын

I am planning on collecting cuttings from a citrus tree. How long should I keep the cutting growing inside my house before moving them outside?

@daddykirbs 7 жыл бұрын

When they have a good root system. This isn't easily put in terms of days or weeks. It will depend on light, temps and the vigor of your stock.

@mohanudiavar 7 жыл бұрын

You are the best Man

@daddykirbs 7 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that :)

@oostys8118 5 жыл бұрын

OMG, imma go round everyones house that i know with fruit trees and do exactly what you showed! #excitedmuch😁👍

@samlicorish5645 4 жыл бұрын

Air layering of citrus is a breeze - and in 6 weeks you have a miniature mature plant (and any young fruit on it don't die off!)s. However, cuttings are useful if you won't get the opportunity to air layer and this is the value of your video. I thought you explained it far better and clearer than anyone else I've seen before. I took notes and will experiment. I've only had one citrus cutting success - and always considered it a fluke.

@raineeplancer9952 4 жыл бұрын

Can you teach us on how to grow a ceelime tree from seed

@mizsterious 8 жыл бұрын

WoW, I love Shawnee's key lime tree too! Do you know if she grow that tree from seed? 15 pounds picked and it produces all year? Nice, very nice. I bet you got a cutting or two for your back forty. . . hope so, spread that love! Thanks for shairng.

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+miz sterious I will be taking plenty of cuttings for my farm too:

@daddykirbs 8 жыл бұрын

+miz sterious I will be taking plenty of cuttings for my farm too :)