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Overhand Knot in Pachysandra Cuttings – Rooting Experiment

Unusual Propagation Tip

A gardener heard that tying an overhand knot in a pachysandra cutting speeds rooting. The expert hadn't heard of this method but found an orchid grower's forum discussing it.

Reference

Orchid Board discussion on knotting cuttings

While not a standard practice, experimentation is harmless. Standard pachysandra propagation uses stem cuttings in moist medium under humidity.

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