I got a little careless while watering this fig cutting and ended up with a classic waterlogged situation.
When I root my fig cuttings, I use a double-cup system. The inner cup holds the cutting and has drainage holes at the bottom, while the outer cup catches the excess water that drains out. It’s a simple and effective setup, when everything works the way it should.
This time, it didn’t.
I wasn’t paying close attention when I prepared this cup, and the drainage holes in the bottom were too small. After watering, those holes became clogged, and the water had nowhere to go. Instead of draining, it sat there. And I didn’t catch it in time. Now I’m in rescue mode, trying to save this cutting before rot sets in.
Help!
In this video, I’ll walk you through the steps I’m taking to correct this soggy mess. The cutting has already developed a small root system, and my goal is to save those hard-earned roots while giving the plant a second chance.
Let’s see if we can turn this near-disaster into a recovery story.
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Stay tuned, keep on rootin’ and happy growing!
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