Fig Tree Propagation - Part 1

http://www.elperfecto.com/2010/10/27/how-to-clone-a-fig-tree/

How to propagate a fig tree from cuttings. I show how simple it is, cutting the ends of an established fig tree, and transplanting the clones to the ground in Arkansas, USA. I also show ripe fruit being picked fresh off the original fig tree.

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Howto & Style

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• garden
• organic
• fruit
• Arkansas
• cutting
• Ficus
• shrub
• Moraceae
• vine
• latex
• 无花果
• 無花果
• イチジク
• figue
• Feige
• fico
• инжир
• root hormone
• cloning

[5Language]

When I saw the fig trees wilting at 2:25, I thought it had been days... but then you said, "It's been about 30 minutes..." and I swear I couldn't stop laughing. It's just that you said it so calmly as if that's supposed to happen.

[field16]

@5Language Risa se siente bien. :-)

[shobhat]

Seem to be a great botanist :) Thanks for the details ^_^

[field16]

@shobhat I don't know about the "great" part, but I enjoy gardening. Thanks.

[burntvalve86]

willows root faster some trees take longer to root than others

[field16]

@burntvalve86 Hi, yes, I have read that, too. There is some hormone in the willow tree that helps plant cuttings take root faster. Not necessary, but could speed up the process.

[VisionForum11]

Great ideas thanks for sharing

[BeeJay7689]

I noticed the number of lobes are seven (7), your fig could be "Brunswick" or Black Mission". There's another easier method that I leanred from figs4fun I did it their way in November, 2011, and currently I have 4 one-gal. young figs waiting to be transplanted when they go dormant this coming winter in Houston. However, thanks for uploading this video. I'll try your method on our Japanese loquat tree here.

[azdana]

Very nice video. Thanks for sharing :-)

[dufflight03]

You need to put an air stone in the water. The roots are starting above the water line cos they can get air.

[AllForTheGame]

you need to aerate the water for the roots to grow. thats why you see roots trying to grow above the water line on the stem because its moist enough and aerated enough. use and air pump and airstone and put it in the resevoir. Also there suppose to wilt immediately after cutting, your also suppose give them minimal sunlight

[buddoyr]

does this work for apple tree as well??

[thatstheone87]

@5Language hilarious

[alpidistra]

When you select cuttings, make sure that they are mature and not green. Only the last few inches of the cutting should be green; the rest dark brown. I'm talking about the stem. When it sprouts in the spring, do not transplant into the ground immediately. Let the roots develop in the pot for a couple of months or longer before planting in the ground.

[alpidistra]

When you select fig cuttings, you must remove all the leaves and let the cutting dry for a couple of days. This will ensure that where you cut it, will dry and seal itself. This prevents rotting. Late October is the best time to propagate figs. After drying, you simply plant them into pots with sandy soil, well drained. Don't water immediately. After a day or so, water it and put it in a protected place (outside) and let it winter. Add a little water once a month during winter.