Oh, well, let me tell you how to deal with them Japanese Black Pine candles from cuttings. It’s not that hard, just takes a bit of patience, you know? You wanna start by pickin’ a healthy branch, none of that diseased stuff, gotta look nice and green, ya see? When you got one, use your shears, nice and sharp, and snip it off. You’re lookin’ for about 4-6 inches long, not too short, not too long, just right. And make sure there’s those little knobby things, what do you call ‘em, nodes? Yeah, that’s where the roots will come from.
Now, you don’t wanna just stick it in any old dirt. Oh no, you need somethin’ that drains well. You see, water can’t be sittin’ there, or else the poor thing will rot before it can grow roots. So, get a pot with some good, well-drainin’ soil. Once you got that sorted, you push the cuttin’ in, make sure at least one of them nodes is under the dirt. That’s real important, gotta bury them little future roots, or else nothin’ happens. Give it a light watering, not too much now, just a bit to get things moist.
Next, cover the cuttings with a plastic bag, yes, a plastic bag, keeps the moisture in. Humidity is your friend here. Like I always say, treat them like a little baby, keep ‘em warm, keep ‘em moist, and let ‘em grow. Might take a couple months to see them roots, maybe longer if it’s cold, but don’t give up too soon. Patience, that’s the key.
And while you’re waitin’, you gotta make sure the cuttin’s stay in a warm place, not too hot, not too cold. They like a nice, steady temperature. If it’s too chilly, well, they’ll just sit there and not do a darn thing, and if it’s too hot, they might dry out. So keep an eye on ‘em. And don’t go fussin’ with ‘em too much, sometimes it’s best to just leave ‘em alone, you know?
- Healthy cutting: Get a branch, 4-6 inches, disease-free.
- Soil prep: Good drainage is a must.
- Insert cutting: Bury at least one node in soil.
- Water lightly: Not too much, just enough to keep it moist.
- Cover with plastic bag: Maintain humidity.
After about a couple of months, you should start seeing some roots. Now don’t go pullin’ them out too early. You gotta wait till they’re strong enough to handle a repotting. Once you’re there, best time to repot is in spring, before them buds start swellin’. Oh, and be careful with ‘em, they’re delicate, like holdin’ a baby chick. You don’t want to damage all that hard work.
Now remember, even after all that, you gotta take care of that tree every two to three years, repot it before the new buds come. It’s a long-term thing, but oh boy, when you see that tree growin’ big and strong, it’s all worth it. And who knows, maybe you’ll be sittin’ there, lookin’ at your nice Japanese Black Pine, thinkin’ back on how you started it all with just a little candle cutting. Now that’s somethin’ to be proud of, don’t ya think?
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