Wax

[RosyPosy]

I'd really rather have any cuttings I buy not wrapped treated/ washed or waxed.

Same!

 

[betdempster]

i got fondue pot kit from my local thrift store thats perfect for 8 bucks lol.

Its some version of this https://www.michaels.com/product/wi...melting-pot-10771855?michaelsStore=2759&inv=2 but it came with a bucket that had it broken into 3rds so i dont need to fill the whole thing haha. the rubbery pot is great for removing the wax at the end

Ooh that great I may have to look into that if it has a removable liner!

 

[TorontoJoe]

i got fondue pot kit from my local thrift store thats perfect for 8 bucks lol.

Its some version of this https://www.michaels.com/product/wi...melting-pot-10771855?michaelsStore=2759&inv=2 but it came with a bucket that had it broken into 3rds so i dont need to fill the whole thing haha. the rubbery pot is great for removing the wax at the end

Very good idea.

 

[IAK]

I use silicone caulk now. Easier than parafilm, wax, glue, or paint. Also unlike the others, very easy to remove. Peels off easily like a rubber cap.

 

[figpumper]

If a person was using wax instead of parafilm for rooting and not just storage why wouldn't they wax the same length that they'd cover with the parafilm?

I believe that moisture loss is primarily thru the cut end, and never seen the need to wrap them all the way down, thats just my preference, and what always worked for me.

 

[DCallahan]

I believe that moisture loss is primarily thru the cut end, and never seen the need to wrap them all the way down, thats just my preference, and what always worked for me.

I appologize, The OP was asking about sealing cuttings and your answer was for that purpose. I totally agree with you, just seal the tip, no need to do the whole length.

I do wrap or wax the length of the cutting to near the soil line once I'm rooting since it's no longer in a sealed container in order to help preserve internal moisture during the rooting process.

 

[Figlantis]

I use Lac Balsem and it dries very fast imo.

 

[Figlantis]

I use Lac Balsem and it dries very fast imo.

 

[figpumper]

Are you laying your figpops on their side

 

[Figlantis]

Are you laying your figpops on their side

I’m stacking them for now. There isn’t really a strict rule. Once they start rooting and pushing out leaves, I’ll take the excess out of the container and make the others stand upright. I might stack a few in between, and put the rest somewhere else.

 

[figpumper]

I’m stacking them for now. There isn’t really a strict rule. Once they start rooting and pushing out leaves, I’ll take the excess out of the container and make the others stand upright. I might stack a few in between, and put the rest somewhere else.

No , they look great, lots of green growth, I just like to stand mine upright to promote the roots to grow downward towards the heat , but there is no strict way, everyone has their own preference, whatever works for that person!

 

[figpumper]

I’m stacking them for now. There isn’t really a strict rule. Once they start rooting and pushing out leaves, I’ll take the excess out of the container and make the others stand upright. I might stack a few in between, and put the rest somewhere else.

Welcome to the group by the way!