Salvia cuttings

Bellie1

It's been years since tried to grow anything from cuttings. Put 2 Salvia and one perennial wallflower cutting in the same pot in early September and have had them covered with a plastic bag ever since on a windowsill out of direct light. Once a week I water and then put the bag back on. I have no idea what to do next and when! The wallflower cutting has only tiny roots( as discovered today when accidentally knocked it out of the soil- reckon I didn't put deep enough in the earth . With the 2 Salvia cuttings which have grown since leaves as far as I can see, is it ok to leave them overwinter on the same windowsill and just try to transplant in late spring? The last time I tried cuttings, they rotted within a few weeks so I'd love for these to survive after they've made it so far

looksee

If it has even tiny roots it should be good. Leave them as they are until either there are definite signs of new growth or its spring, then uncover and see how they get on. They generally only rot if there is no sign of life.

Bellie1

Great, so do nothing for now. Always the preferable option! Any chance could get away without the plastic bag over them? They're always at risk each time I remove to water as I'm very heavy handed! Thanks looksee

looksee

I'd suggest leaving the bag until there are definite signs of growth, if you feel they are looking active you can remove the bag. On thinking about it, it might be better to remove it if they are indoors as its not really the time of year for them to be doing much and they might be more inclined to rot with the bag over them.

Bellie1

Thanks . Should I lightly water once a week as have been doing the past few months? Googling seems to only take me as far as taking the cuttings but can't easily find info re what to do after they've rooted

looksee

Both are pretty tough and both generally prefer dryer soil, so keep them watered but don't let them sit in wet compost.

judithcrabb

Thanks alot!

Bellie1

Salvia cuttings have survived the winter, when is best time to prick out and put into their own pot?