Hello forum, I need a little advice on this experimental cloning process. I took cuttings from a plant I'm growing outside, stuck them into my compost pile, covered them with water bottles and left them for a week. I took the bottles off two days ago and they are still standing and green. Do you think they may have rooted? Appreciate any opinions. The one plant is where I got the cuttings.
Cloning in compost pile
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Herb & Suds
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I doubt it as a rule compost is too high in nitrogen , but ya never know if ya don't try
Herb & Suds
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Couple weeks, just guessing
Antitheist
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Agree your compost may be too hot but it's a cool experiment. If they are still green something may be going on there. I would also wait a few weeks and check again.
Woke up today and they are still green and perky, fingers crossed
Herb & Suds
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That would be true if you stuck them in a glass of water in your refrigerator
They will look bad by the time they actually root
i.am.what.i.am
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I did this on accident last year. Was pruning a plant and threw the clippings in my compost pile. Several weeks later while turning the pile, I noticed one of the cuttings had rooted. Replanted it and it grew into a beautiful plant
I got the idea when some seeds sprouted out of my compost pile. Hope they root, that would save some time.