By Brainnake
Cumbria, United Kingdom
1. Silly question ... Why isn't Fuchsia pronounced Fooksia?
2. Real question ... Fuchsia cuttings.
A) Softwood or 1/2 ripe?
B) Cut @ node or torn @ a heel?
- 3 Sep, 2011
Answers
Cheers lass. I'm going to have a go with this idea as well as the usual.
http://www.blipfoto.com/entry/1379020
3 Sep, 2011
First question - haha! I don't suppose Herr Fuchs will mind as he is long dead.
I have never seen heel cuttings suggested. Any fuchsias are slower to root at this time of year, but simply putting a softwood one in water is often successful - I have some on the go at the moment. Be interesting to see if a hardwood on will grow but don't hold your breath. Let us know.
3 Sep, 2011
That's a bit naughty, haven't "they" got a Welsh flag?
3 Sep, 2011
Sorry Brian, you've lost me? Haven't who got a Welsh flag?
:(( (pulls stupid face...)
3 Sep, 2011
When I hover over a commenter's photo it gives info:- Date joined, rough location and a flag. Mine says
"Joined 21 Jun, 2009
Union flag
Cumbria"
In your case I expected a Welsh flag, I wonder if the Scots also get a Union Flag, rather than the Saltyre.
:¬))
3 Sep, 2011
There is a welsh flag....a few members have it and yes we have the Saltire :)
4 Sep, 2011
i cant imagine why the f%£k they softend the name seaburngirl lol x .
4 Sep, 2011
Naughty Nosey - but I did laugh.
5 Sep, 2011
Naughtyish i didnt swear and i cpuldnt help myself lol .
5 Sep, 2011
Nice to see you had some self control Nosey :))))
5 Sep, 2011
apserlutly scottish lol x
6 Sep, 2011
I wouldn't use the Welsh flag Brainnake, because I am English, as the Welsh keep reminding me!
Glad to see you back Nosey - missed you.
10 Sep, 2011
thanx steragram x .
11 Sep, 2011
it is a german name and technically is fuk sea a, [so i am told] but the name has been 'softened'. I wonder why???
I take soft cuttings usually in spring from the new growth. I cut just below a node, remove the lower leaves and place in gritty compost, with gentle bottom heat. Never tried from woody stems but I dont see why a heeled cutting might not work.
wait and see if others offer alternative suggestions :)
3 Sep, 2011