May have planted cutting upside down

[Motherwise]

So, I am still new at this - apparently newer than I thought! I have been successful at getting cuttings to root so far - 28 out of 34 (lost 6 at the beginning by overwatering or potting up too soon). I was fairly certain I could tell which end to plant … apparently needing further education! Marva Sika fig [FG] cutting is rooting all the way up. Is there a way to save it? In clear plastic cup without any visible roots yet. Potted up June 13th.

 

[GoodFriendMike]

I have planted a few upside down. Let it grow. The growth will turn up toward the sun.
After a repot or two. You can bury it all and no one will ever know.

 

[GoodFriendMike]

That one does not look upside down. Edit - In a humid environment.
Figs can push out aerial roots. They will die off once exposed to dryer temps.
I get them on larger trees sometime during the rainy season.

 

[WhiteCliffsFigs]

It is planted correctly. There is a leaf node, then a scar where a fig had grown above that, which means it is right side up. The aerial roots are just growing probably because there is plenty of moisture.

 

[Figgerlickinggood]

It is planted correctly. There is a leaf node, then a scar where a fig had grown above that, which means it is right side up. The aerial roots are just growing probably because there is plenty of moisture.

I have to say that cutting doesn't look upside-down to me but I can't understand how it's rooting all the way to the top. That's a new on me. Never seen that before.

 

[TorontoJoe]

many of us have done it. It happens.

An easy way to check

If it’s smiling, its right side up




If it’s a frown…. Its upside down

 

[Figgerlickinggood]

many of us have done it. It happens.

An easy way to check

If it’s smiling, its right side up

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If it’s a frown…. Its upside down

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A According to your description I would have to say the cutting is not upside down.

 

[TorontoJoe]

A According to your description I would have to say the cutting is not upside down.

Agreed

 

[ktrain]

I've done it...oops. lol

Yea they're forgiving.

 

[Motherwise]

That one does not look upside down. Edit - In a humid environment.
Figs can push out aerial roots. They will die off once exposed to dryer temps.
I get them on larger trees sometime during the rainy season.

Thank you! I’m glad to know I didn’t plant it upside down. This is a new variety for me. Only one which put out aerial roots in a group of fifteen new cutting varieties. It has been super humid here as well.

 

[Motherwise]

many of us have done it. It happens.

An easy way to check

If it’s smiling, its right side up

View attachment 9470


If it’s a frown…. Its upside down

View attachment 9471

Thank you! I’m glad to know I didn’t plant it upside down. And this is a great way to tell.

 

[GoodFriendMike]

Thank you! I’m glad to know I didn’t plant it upside down. This is a new variety for me. Only one which put out aerial roots in a group of fifteen new cutting varieties. It has been super humid here as well.

Happy to help.

 

[Carmelo]

Looks correctly planted.

 

[Figless]

@GoodFriendMike is absolutely correct, but then he usually is. The cutting was planted correctly. It must be very humid right now where you are.

 

[Motherwise]

@GoodFriendMike is absolutely correct, but then he usually is. The cutting was planted correctly. It must be very humid right now where you are.

Yes, the humidity has been brutal this year. So much rain!