Perlite and vermiculite are too light for such a 'weighty' cutting -
recommend two of sharp sand to one of peat moss. Too much misting could
cause 'damping off' (fungal attack), especially in the lens.
Andrew
>> I'm thinking of potting an OM-4T in clear plastic of some kind. What
>would
>> be good?
>
>Take some cuttings in spring, _then_ put under clear plastic and mist
>frequently. Perlite or vermiculite are good media for cuttings. The
>plastic is right, but you _must_ make sure you don't completely burn it,
>indirect light. By spring, you should have some nice buds, OM1s and 2ns,
>maybe even a lovely black 3ti. If you didn't fertilize too much.
>
>Merry Christmas, Happy Channakah and a Happy New Year to all out there in
>the zuikuninverse!
>
>m bachofen
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