How to successfully propagate Crape Myrtles!!
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One of the classic ornamental trees of summer is the crape myrtle. With a huge variety of colors, sizes, and characteristics, it's no wonder why the crape myrtle is among the most popular landscape trees today. In this video, we will show how we propagate them with a high rate of success. They are an easy tree to successfully root in a backyard nursery.
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@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Are crape myrtles popular in your area? Here in the mid south, zone 7, they definitely are!
@BillC253 2 жыл бұрын
I live in North west Georgia and we have them every where. I have 3 in my yard and I am going to take some cuttings tomorrow and se if I can propagate them.
@nancyouellette4125 2 жыл бұрын
I have 3 Firecracker Red ones. Love the color! I’ll be trying this method.
@nancyouellette4125 2 жыл бұрын
I’m in SC zone 8
@thedeepminded1 Жыл бұрын
NE Texas we are known for our massive crepe myrtles! They are my favorite
@Nothingfailz Жыл бұрын
what to do if I cannot provide the mist? put them in a closed plastic bag? how often to open to water then?
@TheRainHarvester 2 жыл бұрын
I stuck some branches i pruned in a pot on the north side of our central Texas home. It leafed out and 20 years ago i planted them along our driveway. They are 25 feet tall now.
@TheRainHarvester 2 жыл бұрын
They were old growth cuttings too.
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Previous year's growth (hard wood) can also be propagated in the winter months.
@sumitramadala9955 7 ай бұрын
Woa.... ..😀😀😀w
@KindlySo Күн бұрын
Wow! I just ran across the street, my neighbor has a crepe myrtle that her mother planted five years ago. This plant is 7 feet high and is gorgeous! The mom told me I could have a cutting. Well, I got it today and trimmed it according to Savvy's instructions. I hope you don't have utility wires in the way of your plants. I do in the back of the house.💕
@pappy451 11 ай бұрын
i was gifted 2 Black Diamond Crepe Myrtle cuttings today . . . i hope i can make them go !
@bethdouglas3155 27 күн бұрын
You do a good job at explaining things simply, and to the point. I appreciate that.
@savvydirtfarmer 27 күн бұрын
thank you - no need to make it harder than it is.
@kamauwikeepa7308 Жыл бұрын
I have one crape myrtle tree which I left on its own and on close inspection while cleaning the area it was in it had taken off by suckered, simular to rambling roses. It's quite old and the original tree has gone, and the new growth has long taken over. I've lifted off, or dug up pieces and transplanted them elsewhere. Beautiful. From New Zealand.
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@marilynnschroeder4436 7 ай бұрын
They very popular in New Jersey too! I had 20 trees in my yard! Love, love, love crape myrtles ❣️ Thanks for this video!
@KindlySo Күн бұрын
Thanks for such great instructions, just got a new growth cutting from the neighbor.💕
@savvydirtfarmer Күн бұрын
Great way to learn... that's how I propagated my first plant was a crapemyrtle cutting
@barbaracole4314 Жыл бұрын
I live up here in far northern California and crape myrtle's are blooming everywhere especially along freeway ramps , nice neighborhoods, parks and businesses... I have one in front yard and one in backyard, I just love them they are so beautiful
@lindakay8171 2 жыл бұрын
All of your videos are very interesting even if we are not a backyard nursery. I always learn something new, thanks for being a great teacher. Have a great weekend!!
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you, thanks!
@FOLLOWJESUSHEISTHEWAY89 2 жыл бұрын
Keep the videos coming.
@Gloria082612 Жыл бұрын
I've been looking for a long time on the network for such an illustrative and useful video about propagating this beautiful little trees and I found it, thank you very much.
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@dgh5223 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this info. I took some young clippings off my crape myrtle and will be potting them to hopefully get them to grow. The trees were already planted here when we bought this house 20 years ago. They were planted under some tall trees. We’ve never watered or fertilized them. They still grew big. We’ve never cut them back so they are tall! I keep telling my hubby they need to be cut back. Anyways, If the clippings are successful at growing , I may just try sell them. I want one or two in my back yard anyways where its sunny at. I’ve never grown a tree from clippings before so we shall see how it goes. 😁
@lainedelfelder4283 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these easy to follow videos!
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
sure thing!
@margaretklein9412 Жыл бұрын
Just found you and subscribed. Thank you for the clear and down to earth instruction. I'm going to try your method with my crepe myrtles. I have one in front and two in the back. I'm in Charlotte, NC.
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@ShellieSager Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video! I have a beautiful purple crape myrtle that was almost dead, so I cut it all back to about 5' and figured it would live or I was removing it. Well, it is taking off. I wanted to propagate and found your video. I'll subscribed and I'll be looking for that video for the potting mix - not sure where to get finely ground pine bark.
@BillC253 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks
@mexicant407 Жыл бұрын
DUDE! NICE SET UP.
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@ks1517 8 ай бұрын
We just purchased a few of the "Enduring Summer" red crape myrtle. Looking forward to them blooming. :)
@raton_garden 10 ай бұрын
Wow so beautiful planting. Nice choice 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤
@wk4240 7 ай бұрын
Recently started some Crepe Myrtle and Hibiscus hardwood cuttings, placed them in cold frame, and looking forward to new plants come Spring.😃
@cherylm6349 Жыл бұрын
This was very informative. I’m going to try this instead of trying to start from a seed.
@isabelcast7 Жыл бұрын
Gracias for the info. Now I have to find a red crepe myrtle and get some cuttings. I have lilac color but I'm in love with the red color.
@isarodriguez1912 10 ай бұрын
I was about to say the say thing… I might have to pay a visit to local nursery 🤣
@rondahicks24 2 жыл бұрын
I wish you would show us how to set up a misting system. Thanks for the great video's.
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
I have parts in my system that I'm not sure I can even find... I've thought about making a video on it, but I'd probably leave viewers with more questions than answers.
@brownthumbnursery 2 жыл бұрын
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@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@mohali3742 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the videos you put out there. At the end of this video the last shot was showing the new growth house/green house behind you, my question for you is what is the material that you put for roof , looks like see through cloth I am wondering to learn what that is and what you call it and where to buy one roll!
@karintolbert7452 10 ай бұрын
I'm so excited! Thank you! I may have missed it but what time of year do I do this process? I'm in North Carolina and it's September. The crepe myrtles are almost finished blooming..
@teresaholland4790 Жыл бұрын
Zone 9a yes very popular and beautiful
@pn3940 2 ай бұрын
I just pull off the lower leaves and stick directly in the soil and they'll grow. 100% grow.
@savvydirtfarmer 2 ай бұрын
Yes, 100%
@patricksplantspaketho3760 2 жыл бұрын
.Great video ! 🌿😊🌿 Plants are the best, specially the people behind them 🌿🤩🌿 You got a new sub from Denmark 🌿😊🇩🇰😊.
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome!
@rachellebrooke4614 Ай бұрын
Great video! Doing this today!
@savvydirtfarmer Ай бұрын
tis the season!!
@crystalhernandez3710 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I love the crape myrtle in my back yard! Can't wait to try this. Anyone know why mine is growing random leaf stems at the bottom?
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
Crapemyrtles grow suckers if that’s what you mean by “leaf stems.”
@rho1360 Жыл бұрын
Excellent thank you
@oregonlife2323 Жыл бұрын
Great video, excited to see what this brown thumb can do!!! Thanks!
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
You got it!
@j109joell Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@wk4240 7 ай бұрын
Great video - and no need for rooting hormone. 😀
@sosuzguy Жыл бұрын
Good information, thank you
@sosuzguy Жыл бұрын
I did have a question. If we don't have a greenhouse to keep these in, where should we keep them or they won't die? Or we'll just keep in the soil medium wet keep them from dying?
@amourdeparis 2 жыл бұрын
I say that you could dig up the tray stuck in the ground during the winter when the plants are dormant. Then you could up-pot them.
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
That would probably work. For now, they're still there, but mainly just in the way.
@MattMurrah 2 жыл бұрын
GREAT video! Have you done a video on your misting system, timer, etc? I can't seem to find it...
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Not yet!
@margaretklein9412 Жыл бұрын
Very popular in the Charlotte, NC area.
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
yes!! All around the SE, very popular, for sure
@jordanmccabe1752 2 жыл бұрын
If you look carefully he was experimenting with trying to propagate his finger tips :D Thanks for the video.
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Things happen, ok? 😀
@keithhodge6522 Жыл бұрын
Hey, love the vide, got a question. If you don’t have access to a greenhouse or 50% shaded area etc, would a window in garage work where there is plenty of humidity to get the cutting to root? Thanks
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
They don't need much, if any, sunlight to root. I would NOT put them in direct sunlight, even through a window... that may actually be really hot. Humidity is your friend. Won't hurt to try.
@tlt3079 Жыл бұрын
They seem to be everywhere here in North Florida
@BrianBellia 4 ай бұрын
I had an absolutely gorgeous Crepe Myrtle that resembled the one shown here at 0:12 except that it had only a single trunk and was thicker and taller - picture the perfect tree shape. However, on a moderately windy day, the trunk literally shattered into a million pieces - there were wood shards everywhere, and the tree was totally destroyed. I was shocked and heartbroken.
@austinozee4273 Жыл бұрын
I would say that cutting is easily 5, maybe 6 inches. Very above-average cutting 👍🏻
@mauricebrown24 Ай бұрын
Excellent video. Very informative. How big, in diameter, of a cutting can be used?
@savvydirtfarmer Ай бұрын
Whatever is fresh… diameter won’t matter much
@christopherroach1968 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, My very first tray of crete mtytles are rooting from cutting. How long should I wait to plant them in a pot on there own. These are in a dish tray with drainage holes and in a make clear tote with lid to hold moisture. I just don't want to mess these up. I'm excited to see them grow and be healthy plants that I started. Have a great week from Western, KY
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Give them at least 4 weeks before you do anything. Then, gently tug on one that looks good. If it stays put, you've got roots. Then I'd leave them just a bit longer. Shade is critical to those tiny plants and delicate roots. Don't rush them. Keep moisture/humidity up but not sopping wet while they root.
@christopherroach1968 2 жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer awesome, great to hear from you! Will do
@ms.creepylee Жыл бұрын
Its been a year now how did your plants do?
@bensax1447 2 жыл бұрын
I’m having a really hard time with crepe myrtles I’ve gotten maybe 2 to root this year and not much success on anything else. I’m also in Middle Tennessee. I am using a plastic totes with sand and humidity is over 90%.
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
This month's heat has been brutal... I suspect that may have something to do with it.
@crashprovideo7927 Ай бұрын
Great video and thanks for the information. One question though? Should the cuttings be placed in full sun or in the shade, while waiting for them to take root?
@savvydirtfarmer Ай бұрын
Definitely shade... under a tree, under a shade cloth, whatever you can make work. Doesn't need to be 100% shade
@isarodriguez1912 10 ай бұрын
Can I propagate in NY in September and keep it indoor until next spring or should I wait until next spring to propagate. Thank you 😊
@elaineatkins247 Жыл бұрын
I wish you had a hot line so I could call and ask all my questions. Great video! I'm in Zone 7. I have a crape myrtle in my backyard that has tons of babies sprouting up. I want to propagate them now (end of August) I'm wondering if I'm too late and need to wait until next year. If I do propagate now, and don't have a greenhouse, do I leave them outside during the winter? Or bring them inside? Thanks!
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
Do it! What do you lose by trying? Once they root, just leave them in their trays until winter. When the weather starts cooling, cover them with some type of white covering to extend the growing season as long as you can... should give them time to root and establish well enough to survive winter.
@nickorlando8261 2 жыл бұрын
I started some cuttings just about a month ago in Florida. I put them in small pots and put a baggy over them for the greenhouse effect. I see new growth coming now. Can I remove the baggy and leave them now to open air? Thx.
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Open the bag up a little for a week, then a little more in another week. Slowly let them acclimate... heavy on the shade, and I think you'll have good results. Good job!
@flowerfire7 3 ай бұрын
Good
@nishantgeorge Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Does this have to be done in spring? I live in central Texas.
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
You can probably try them as hardwoods in winter. Early Spring is not good since they don't leaf out until later in Spring. Summer is ideal for them as softwoods.
@nishantgeorge Жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer thank you!
@hollywoodmomof3 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! New to your channel! What soil are you using for the cuttings?
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
mixture of miracle grow potting soil and finely ground pine bark.
@rbi216 Жыл бұрын
What trays do you suggest buying for tree and crape myrtle cuttings or starting? Any that are deeper for tree starters?
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
I propagate most everything in 50 ct trays... some in 72.
@RCCRAYZ 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on how you made your misting system?
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
It just takes a propagation controller and a simple solenoid valve, both of which can be easily found with many options via google search. I got my mist nozzles from someone else and I NEED to find some new ones. No luck so far.
@RCCRAYZ 2 жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer thanks for the information
@kathleenpugh7350 2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know how to blend to different crepe myrtle to make 2 colors on one. could you do a video on the 'how to'?
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
I don't have the ability to do it with the plants I have, but it's pretty easy. You just take 2 different crape myrtles, they need to be the same size in maturity, and grow them in a pot together. I've seen three varieties together in a single pot, braided together as they grow. I need to try it sometime.
@kathleenpugh7350 2 жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer thank you! I'll try that!!!
@maryhernandez923 Жыл бұрын
Why are the top leaves clipped? Is it necessary and if I don't, will they still root? I'm a beginner in rooting plants and I'm learning a lot and loving it.
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
With softwood cuttings, using a longer cutting isn't likely to work. The tip would be too flimsy and green (soft). This method uses green (soft) wood, new growth, but that has hardened off just a bit. Experiment with it. Try some longer ones if you like.
@sosuzguy Жыл бұрын
Pardon an additional question. You mentioned putting them under a mister. I don't have a greenhouse, so what type of environment outside works best in lieu of a greenhouse?
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
I don’t have a greenhouse either. I just build a simple shade covering and put them under it. I just did a video on it.
@HISEAOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thank you for featuring us!
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheRainHarvester 2 жыл бұрын
What time of year to make cuttings, and what area are you in?
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
zone 7 here. Early summer is the time.
@TCgirl Жыл бұрын
Do I have to use ground pine bark? I don't have any and I don't want to go looking for it. Can't I just use potting soil maybe with things I already have around the house like perlite or peat moss?
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can use what you have
@ryancole9584 10 ай бұрын
How often do you mist them ?
@jameshallford8656 Жыл бұрын
Do you use rooting compound before putting them in the soil?
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
No.
@lvlikeyV Жыл бұрын
What is the purpose of cutting the top leaves? Is it just so it fits better when next to multiple plants in the trays? I plan on just doing a couple and each will have their own pots, can I keep the leaves?
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
I saw a professional grower doing it that way at a nursery that propagates 10s of thousands a year... that's how they did it... so, that's how I do it.
@ejfishes7610 Жыл бұрын
Would one follow these same steps / instructions for propagating spirea plants?
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
Yes... and pretty much any other woody shrub.
@angieketcher5917 3 ай бұрын
Can I do this without a mist? Can I just put them on my porch n water them? I'm in Oklahoma zone 7b.
@savvydirtfarmer 3 ай бұрын
Doesn’t hurt to try … should work
@ourcoupleofacres8859 Жыл бұрын
After the Crape Myrtle cuttings have rooted, do you feed them the same as other rooted cuttings with your Jack’s 10-30-20 or do you use a different fertilizer for the Crapes? Also, samr for Green GiantAbrovites?
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
I use the same Jacks for all the newly rooted cuttings. Green Giants? I usually do them in dishpans, and I just sprinkle some of my slow release fert on them and leave them be. Jacks would be fine on them as well.
@ourcoupleofacres8859 Жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer Thank you!
@jblack212 Жыл бұрын
Can I just use the longer branch and plant it instead of making little ones?
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
Never tried... do some both ways and let us know how it works out.
@fernesal 2 жыл бұрын
What time of year is best to cut them and set them in the tray sir?
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Varies by plant, but 4-8 weeks after the plant begins growing in early Spring. While the new growth is green, but not really tender and flimsy, and before it starts turning to hard wood.
@martyvan3235 2 жыл бұрын
I committed "crepe murder" in March but they are blooming beautifully so all my cuttings are this year's growth. When is the best time of year to propagate from cuttings?
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Look at this year's growth. You want the part that is green but not the most tender part out near the tip. The cuttings in the middle of this year's growth... you can always try the tips as well since you'll have them in your hand. Forget the older brown, woody part.
@UPandComingNow Ай бұрын
Do you have to keep the sand wet the whole time? It's OK to have some sun, correct?
@savvydirtfarmer Ай бұрын
Some dappled sun is ok, just understand there are no roots for the cutting to water itself, so moisture is a must, and moreso if they are getting direct sun.
@jinabeana87 Ай бұрын
My crape Myrtle snapped off at the base of the trunk today due to high winds. Is there any hope for the root ball in the ground OR the top part of the tree? We stuck the top of the tree in a bucket of water. Thanks for any help you can provide.
@savvydirtfarmer Ай бұрын
Top of the tree is toast. It may start growing again from suckers around the stump.
@jinabeana87 Ай бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer thank you! We will see what happens to the stump.
@HWoodCreations 2 жыл бұрын
Can you give an update on these? What do they look like now?
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Just gave you a quick new video... check it out.
@marvinostman522 Жыл бұрын
I am going to try your method. I have one question. Does it matter if the branch has flowers on it? I will try it by just cutting off the blossoms and then do it your way. I will try to remember to let you know how it works. Thank you.
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
Cut the blooms off and proceed as the video shows. Thanks!
@marvinostman522 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have a situation where I need to kill a Crepe Myrtle. It got too big and blocks the security camera. If you khave one that doesn't need to be moved but is getting too tall is there a method to cut it back that doesn't involve murder?
@21gonza21 Ай бұрын
So no green house effect required?? Like tuba ware and lid ?
@savvydirtfarmer Ай бұрын
I use mist propagation
@patrick5082 28 күн бұрын
What do you do over winter and the next year?
@savvydirtfarmer 27 күн бұрын
I don't do anything. I'll pot them next Spring
@methatlovescats3602 21 күн бұрын
What you want is 5:20 for the title of video
@aprilhollingsworth1520 Жыл бұрын
Is there benefit to using rooting hormone?
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
If used correctly, probably so. I've never had any luck with it
@hernandobeach Жыл бұрын
Can I do this now the end of July??
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
yes
@sosuzguy Жыл бұрын
Do I use the greener semi Woody or Woody to propagate?
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
Green… any green except the very flimsy tip
@sosuzguy Жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer 10-4 many thanks
@pappy451 Жыл бұрын
zone 9/9A here . . . crepe myrtles everywhere ! question : why do you not dip the cuttings in rooting hormone ? i have had good luck doing that . right now i'm working with fruit trees . . . japanese plum , fig , mulberry . i have a better than 75% success rate using rooting hormone , maybe even better than 75% . ( trying not to brag here ) . thanks for the upload , i will use this info .
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
When they root near 100% without it, just seems like one more thing I don’t need to spend money on. Timing matters more than anything else imo
@pappy451 Жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer thanks for the reply .
@myforexperts2994 Жыл бұрын
Can you propagate crape myrtles from tree suckers at bottom of base or side of tree?
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
yes! that's a great place to take cuttings
@myforexperts2994 Жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer thanks because they are very soft and I was concerned
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
@@myforexperts2994 The most flimsy part of the cutting, nearest the tip, probably won't work. But from there down, until the wood turns brown, you can do very well with them!
@RCCRAYZ 2 жыл бұрын
I’m looking for wholesale nursery stores online do you have any recommendations?
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Devroomen, Byron Lakeview, and Rennerwood are some examples.
@RCCRAYZ 2 жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer thanks
@cdawg1ify 10 ай бұрын
What is the best time of year to do this?
@savvydirtfarmer 10 ай бұрын
Any time they have fresh, new growth on them that has hardened off just a bit. Nothing to lose by trying now, even though it's a bit late in the season.
@elisajames1258 Жыл бұрын
can I propagate wax myrtle bushes the same way?
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
Don't know anything about them, but couldn't hurt to try.
@ks1517 8 ай бұрын
When is the ideal time to take crape myrtle cuttings?
@savvydirtfarmer 8 ай бұрын
Early to mid summer, before the new growth begins to harden off
@yawner1154 11 ай бұрын
What do you do after the summer?
@savvydirtfarmer 11 ай бұрын
I leave them in their trays and pot the following Spring.
@christianbelcourt279 2 жыл бұрын
I have a question regarding nursery stock, only asking here since it's your most recent video. All types of plants included, how many would you say you have at any given time in the "growing stage" vs for sale? Is there a specific ratio you try to keep or just grow as they sell?
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Good question! Thinking of how to address it... maybe in a video. The short answer is I've never even thought about it specifically.
@christianbelcourt279 2 жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer Well I'm a bit OCD so the planning never stops for me lol That would be great, I look forward to the video!
@annoaks587 9 сағат бұрын
Where do you get the finely ground pine bark?
@savvydirtfarmer 6 сағат бұрын
I get mine locally by the semi-truck load. When we didn't need so much, I usually bought it in bags from Lowes. I think 3cu ft bags... sometimes labeled as "pine fines" or "soil conditioner."
@annoaks587 6 сағат бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer thanks so much!!
@sislertx 2 жыл бұрын
How often do u mist them..
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
about 7 seconds ever 10 minutes from about 9am til 5 pm. They need to be dry over night. Adjust timing depending on your weather, shade amount, etc... they don't need to stay soaked all day... just as they're drying completely, the mist should hit them again.
@garden-queen2393 Жыл бұрын
I accidentally ordered 72 cell trays. Too many!!? Can I propagate crepes in those? Thanks
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
As long as your cuttings aren't super thick, you'll be fine. You just don't want cutting so big they barely fit in the cells.
@anonperson4597 29 күн бұрын
Even if u yank them up after taking cuttings the ones on the cells will root better than anything because they will still have some root when u yank them. Tossing them would be ridiculous.
@kathleenpugh7350 Жыл бұрын
When is the best time of year to do this proceedure for crepes?
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
Depending on your growing zone, I'd say any time after they put on some nice growth in early summer, through about now.
@kathleenpugh7350 Жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer I live in Texas. Hot, humid, dry summers. Most rainfall is in Fall and in Spring.
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
@@kathleenpugh7350 If your trees still have green, fresh growth on them, do it now.. or wait til next year. You can also try hardwood cuttings in winter - I don't know if they work or not... never tried. By the way, we lived in TX 11 years... I get it.
@kathleenpugh7350 Жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer I'll try! Ive put them in a planter that contained a place for 72 plants. The heat fried them, they were under filtered sunlight. A couple weeks later I tried again but put them indoors w/ a grow light due to the heat. I've never had such a problem w/ getting them started. My son's would tell me 'ah mom, you could plant a stick and it would grow' I wish! I don't know what I'm doing wrong!
@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын
@@kathleenpugh7350 If it's super hot, use full shade. Are they covered in something, or otherwise in a humid environment? They need moisture on the leaves (not constant - they'll rot) to root as softwood cuttings.
@tomzifertomzifer6944 27 күн бұрын
What kind of success rate to expect with these cuttings?
@savvydirtfarmer 27 күн бұрын
Pretty high 80+%
@tomzifertomzifer6944 27 күн бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer cool thanks
@fernesal 2 жыл бұрын
Do you add any hormones or anything else to the miracle grow ?
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
No. The only reason I use miracle grow is because I like the consistency of it. There's nothing in it that aids rooting in any way. I don't use any hormone at all. I've tried - no difference I can see.
@dmalf3 2 ай бұрын
I've tried this a couple of times and the leaves drop off, and doesn't root. What am I doing wrong?
@savvydirtfarmer 2 ай бұрын
Any number of things… too much or too little moisture, sunlight, timing slightly off… etc
@dmalf3 2 ай бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer Thank you, I'll keep trying.
@stevengraebner9559 2 жыл бұрын
Is it legal to sell Crape Myrtles from cuttings on your property or are some of them patented?
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is legal to sell Crape Myrtles from cuttings on your property. Yes, some of them are patented, and you can't take cuttings and/or propagate those that are still under patent.
@whiskeysmoke6500 2 жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer interesting. How would I know what’s patented? Neighbor has some beautiful ones I asked for permission.
@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
@@whiskeysmoke6500 patented plants are labelled as such when you buy them. On the plant's label it will say something like "PP 23247", which is the plant's patent number (I made up a number). Or something like "asexual reproduction of plant is prohibited." A plant in your neighbor's yard? You can't know what variety it is unless they have the original label.
@whiskeysmoke6500 2 жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer thank you for the prompt reply. These CM are maybe 20 years old. So I’m going to assume I’m safe. Beautiful and strong. Been through many droughts and the crazy Texas freeze a couple years ago. Good stock. Thanks again.
@46positivity 2 жыл бұрын
Crape myrtles are beautiful if pruned properly, but ugly if pruned the wrong way. They are fast growing and tough as nails. Be aware that they drop thousands of spent flowers during the bloom season which creates a real mess if planted near sidewalks, pools, etc.
@rob5psv Жыл бұрын
How much do they grow a year?
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