Stand up or lie down?

Stand up or lie down?#441786

By andynorth -  Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:13 am
Location:  Federal Way, WA
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- Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:13 am #441786

When doing leaf cuttings, etc. using test tubes, is it best to stand the test tubes up, lay them down or does it matter?

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Andy North

Re: Stand up or lie down?#441787

By Shadowtski -  Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:34 am
Location:  Zone 6A - SE. Wisconsin
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- Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:34 am #441787

I've tried it both ways, not much difference.

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Re: Stand up or lie down?#441806

By andynorth -  Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:43 pm
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- Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:43 pm #441806

OK, Thanks. I really did not think it would make a difference but when in doubt I like to ask.

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Re: Stand up or lie down?#441811

By Intheswamp -  Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:06 pm
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- Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:06 pm #441811

Hmmm, ok, I'm the over-thinker..."OCD-Me". Now if the cuttings are vertical it seems the strikes would start growing parallel to the leaf whereas if the cutting is laying prone then the strike would start growing perpendicular to the leaf. Whether growing vertically or horizontally to the leaf is the better orientation for the strikes or whether they will be left in the tube to grow enough to matter is unknown to me...but, alas...OCD-Me strikes again!!!!

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