Ach! This is a Red Lebanese fig cutting that has just rooted. For the next few days, it will stay on the dining room table because it needs all the attention it can get.
The history behind this cutting.
I got this cutting from my first-year Red Lebanese fig trees, which I planted in my backyard during the summer of 2024. This particular cutting is noticeably thicker than a pencil, and I initially placed it in a fig pop bag, hoping for a strong start. However, after two long months, it showed very little promise. Out of the 30 cuttings I started, only five successfully rooted, while the other 25 followed a frustratingly identical pattern. They developed a tiny bud at the top, hinting at potential growth, but that promise never materialized. When I finally opened the bags to inspect them, I was met with utter disappointment—there was no root development whatsoever.
Determined not to give up, I gently washed the cuttings and placed them in cups of water in groups of four. To my surprise, almost immediately, they began to show signs of life. Tiny branches and delicate leaves started emerging, giving me renewed hope. Unfortunately, not all of them were strong enough to make it—four of the thinnest cuttings had to be moved to the compost pile, as they simply couldn’t sustain themselves.
As time passed, the survivors were carefully up-potted into cups, where they continued to develop. I kept their soil moist using plain water, ensuring they had just the right amount of hydration without overwatering them. And now, the very first cutting to successfully root has earned a place of honor. It must be treated like royalty, and what better throne than the dining room table? After all, it deserves all the attention it can get as it embarks on its journey to becoming a strong and thriving fig tree.
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Stay tuned, keep on rootin’ and happy growing!
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