Nature and Gardening

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All things green, outdoors, and nature-y. Whether it's animals in their natural habitat, hiking trails and mountains, or planting a little garden for yourself (and everything in between), you can talk about it here.

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submitted 2 months ago by LallyLuckFarm to c/greenspace

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[–] LallyLuckFarm 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You got it right, softwoods are the better choice for rooting with hormone, be sure to keep it misted as well. If it's got larger leaves, don't be afraid to cut them perpendicular to the main vein to reduce water loss.

[–] Midnitte 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Thanks for the tips!

If it's got larger leaves, don't be afraid to cut them perpendicular to the main vein to reduce water loss.

How exactly do you mean for this? Basically cut large tips of large leaves off?

[–] LallyLuckFarm 3 points 1 month ago

Yes, like this: