Propagating Magnolias with Cuttings

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Brad Libby demonstrates propagating magnolias with softwood and Greenwood cuttings. He also describes misting systems to maintain humidity.

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@AliRadicali Жыл бұрын

The system I've started using for propagating cuttings is to cut a large plastic bottle in half, use the bottom as a pot, then once the cuttings have been prepared and planted, slide the top into the bottom to create a more or less airtight, high-humidity capsule. Obviously if you have a greenhouse, there are probably better methods to propagate plants in bulk, for the amateur hobbyist it's a cheap and low-maintenance way to ensure your cuttings don't dry out.

@BeBopGarden 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking time to teach details.

@matthewlirot2743 Жыл бұрын

I have just fallen in love with this tree 😂😂, thank you for three info

@WheelinWaylon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was very informative and helpful for this new gardener!

@OuiOuiMonsieur Жыл бұрын

Very informative, that was helpful to know the different types of cuttings. I say boo hoo to the people who complain about the explanation length. :)

@somethingsgottagive8282 2 ай бұрын

I loved the explanations. Would love a follow-up and see the results.

@herbcrosby 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Here is a link with some photos today. The first shows some of the 2 yer old cuttings in an outdoor holding bed. The next shows a recently planted cutting of "Yellow Lantern". The third shows some magnolia seedlings planted last month, another great way to propagate magnolias. photos.app.goo.gl/2LyXoM2rE23o45uh7

@somethingsgottagive8282 2 ай бұрын

@@herbcrosby They look great!

@Jackson-bq9ic 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do it without the hormone solution?

@skaterofboards Жыл бұрын

Any experience with jane magnolia propagation? That's the variety I want to try. Looks like you did a good job. Curious how much better success rate you would get with an air layering method.

@herbcrosby Жыл бұрын

We did not try Jane but had great success with Ann which is related.(80% of cuttings rooted). Cuttings are a common way of commercial magnolia propagation. Have not tried air layering with magnolias but will this year.

@lizastufflococucs6200 11 ай бұрын

What are the light requirements? When can you pot up? What are the soil requirements when potting up? How long should you keep in protected area/green house?

@herbcrosby 11 ай бұрын

Our misting bench has a mesh cover that admits filtered sunlight. We potted up in one gallon pots with Promix in late summer after roots formed at the misting bench. Pots were moved outside Ito a sheltered area, lightly covered with leaves during the winter. Most are held outside in pots for another year.

@waynem.7226 Жыл бұрын

Would you have a higher rooting success rate if you have a portion of the "heel" from old growth at the bottom of your cutting?

@herbcrosby Жыл бұрын

Am not sure. We had about a 50% success rate, with some varieties easier to propagate than others.

@REVNUMANEWBERN Жыл бұрын

WHAT is the green magnolia leave good for. they are so annoying in my yard, can you grind them up to use for something?/ The pods are annoying, I have 3 I'm thinking about cutting down unless SOMEONE can tell me WHAT I can use them for

@StickyRig Жыл бұрын

Admire their beauty

@TheKayFamily-ir6ct 3 ай бұрын

I just got some cuttings from my neighbor but it’s not any green ones. It’s the actually wood part with buds. Will it still root ?

@herbcrosby 3 ай бұрын

Suspect you may need to wait and take the cuttings in June. You can also grow magnolias from seeds collected in the fall.

@chrisbennett4593 Жыл бұрын

Can you propagate magnolias with hardwood cuttings?

@MrDarreneaton 11 ай бұрын

Hi Brad. Thanks for the video. I was excited to find steps for this process from someone near me. I attempted to root 6 greenwood cuttings. Following your timeline, it look old like I have one which may survive. This has hardened off, and sits in peat pots at this time. So…what’s next? :)

@herbcrosby 11 ай бұрын

Nice job! We replanted ours in I gallon pots and moved these outside in a protected area, They stayed outside for the winter with a protective cover of leaves.

@MrDarreneaton 11 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thanks. So, I should be able to simply plant in spring?