Melaleuca Cuttings

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Melaleuca Cuttings

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Can anyone give me some advise as to how well melaleuca cuttings go

My neighbour down the road has heavily trimmed his tree and I am not shore how well they take as cuttings. I have collected some of the better branches and trimmed them back to a suitable size, Place them in a bucket with super thrive and seasol mix. Not to shore were to go from here or if what I have done is the best thing. :?

Any help would be appreciated
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i dont think soaking them is gonna hurt mate :D pup strikes them all the time so there shouldnt be a prob, i am pretty sure he put a thread up on how he does it, i will see if i can find it :D
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i figure this would be the same for mel as it is for bottle brush like in this link viewtopic.php?f=9&t=325&p=2385&hilit=honey#p2385
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Thanks for the link Jamie :D you are always a help
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no probs champ.

pleasure to help :D
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AndrewM wrote:Thanks for the link Jamie :D you are always a help
I tried to get in earlier but got bumped what Jamie has done is the way. I have even struck a M,quinquenervia in crushed gravel and water.
Just watch them making sure they do not dry out.

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Thanks Pup

I will get the honey out in the morning and give it a go. :D
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