The Fig Tree Guy

Category: Rooting Cuttings in Water

  • Rooting Pastilliere Cuttings

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    My recent Pastiliere fig acquisition has been an exciting addition to my collection! I purchased four cuttings from figbid.com, but the generous seller, Roundrockroots, sent five. The entire process was seamless, and the quality of the cuttings exceeded my expectations. The Pastiliere fig, also known by its many names—DFIC 47, Pastellère, Hirta Du Japon, Rouge…

  • My Newest Acquisition: Pastilliere

    My Newest Acquisition: Pastilliere

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    Good golly, Miss Molly! Look at the first cutting—just look at it! It’s HUGE! This is the thickest cutting I’ve ever purchased. There was a tiny fracture at the bottom, but I trimmed it with my pruners. I washed them with cold water and dish soap, then brushed them with a toothbrush. I added a…

  • IT’S ALIVE! IT’S ALIVE!

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    My first blog post was about a fig cutting that I almost tossed onto the compost pile because it was just too small. Well, look at it now! It’s grown a tiny leaf and is alive and well. It took nine days for this leaf to emerge, and the cutting was in water for about…

  • Pruned a Neighbor’s Fig Tree

    Pruned a Neighbor’s Fig Tree

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    This morning I pruned a neighbor’s fig tree. I’ve been pruning this tree for several years and my neighbor lets me keep the cuttings. As you can see this fig bush has grown quite a lot this year. I brought the branches home, cut them to root them, and although I haven’t counted them, there…

  • Cuttings Everywhere!

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    These are the cuttings I am currently rooting at home. I use 15 Starbucks venti cups, and each cup has four cuttings being rooted in water. Not to mention Mario Fabrizi, who has his very own grande Starbucks cup. I change the water daily, and I try to handle them as little as possible. Please…

  • My YouTube Channel

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    Just in case you haven’t noticed, I have a YouTube channel where I post videos and shorts very often about figs, Greek recipes, and the Greek language, among other topics. As of today, November 18, 2024, I have 1,720 followers. I created the channel on Jan. 9, 2013, but it remained dormant and unused for…

  • My Philosophy on Removing the Apical/Terminal Bud

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    The apical bud of a fig tree is the growth tip responsible for producing new growth and elongating the plant. It is common practice to remove, cut, or pinch this bud to encourage earlier harvests and increased branching. While the apical bud is a type of terminal bud, not all terminal buds are apical buds.…