Salvia divinorum Growlog - Other Growables

I decided to start a little grow log after receiving my salvia cutting as the 2nd place prize in the RVF Garden Supply Contest thread over in the sponsors forum.

The cutting has really taken off quite well with some new leaves and several new branches. When it first arrived there was a portion of the stem at the top that had broke off during transport. I have since gotten this little bit of stem to take root and start a couple little branches, but a mold has taken hold of the damaged area. I'm just hoping to get some rootable branches out of it before the whole thing may die.

Here is the main cutting that was received in the mail with new leaves and branches

new growth popping out

happy newest leaves

the little top bit of stem that broke off during shipment. it has since sent out roots and is starting to branch, but i'm afraid the mold that has taken hold of the damaged area might get the better of it before i can clone.

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Mother living in @ 20 gallon pot, full of local Organic Soil...I live in the Heart Of Organic country..
Now fully established, she doesn't require much care...spray the Hand-sized leaves 2wice a week, water as needed..

The only pic I still have of Flower...Sry...

These pics were taken at Harvest time, and a pre=harvest spraying leaves the plant looking wilted...

From '07...2 plants..Notice how " woody" the stems are...

Bottom of 3 year old..

Bottom of Mother..

Larger-than-hand Leaves..Notice the Big, White viens..

No big Stems...

Drying Rack...

Just to give you an idea...
Thankx,
Peace

Shameless Plug....I do have 4-6 cutting for trade :tongue2:

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update

the little broken off piece didn't make it. i couldn't keep it going alternating between humidity and moisture to keep it alive, and dryness to kill off the mold.

i repotted the main cutting and it is taking off. i used half of a clear 2L bottle so i could see if the roots took to the soil mix. within two days i could see them against the side. happy roots = happy plant.

i will eventually move to an even larger pot when i'm ready to have her sit at room conditions. i'm thinking about taking a cutting from that large main branch to start a mother plant with a nice straight stem.

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"Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within itself, for it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded." - Abraham Lincoln

"There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil
to one who is striking at the root"
~ Henry D. Thoreau
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attempted my first cutting today. we'll see how it turns out. fingers are crossed.

before.

after

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"Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within itself, for it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded." - Abraham Lincoln

"There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil
to one who is striking at the root"
~ Henry D. Thoreau
Strike The Root
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so after a couple weeks of the cutting sitting in that mix and looking sad, i pulled it out and found that it had sprouted no roots at all. i put it into straight water and it shot some out within two days. this will probably be my method of propagating this plant from now on. i'll probably pot the cutting tomorrow.

i repotted the main stem again, and she has really taken off. i now have her fully acclimated to room conditions, it's nice to have her out of the little humidity tent i built. i still mist her with a spray or two about twice a day, or whenever i remember to. several new tips, and rapid growth. i'm excited to watch this thing start to take off.

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"Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within itself, for it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded." - Abraham Lincoln

"There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil
to one who is striking at the root"
~ Henry D. Thoreau
Strike The Root
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long overdue update

here's the main stem in the big pot, with a bunch of succulent leaves i'm rooting out

here's that cutting i took, finally starting to go

i also have four smaller cuttings now that i got for a trade, i'll get pics up once they get goin well

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"Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within itself, for it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded." - Abraham Lincoln

"There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil
to one who is striking at the root"
~ Henry D. Thoreau
Strike The Root
:gethigh:

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starting to take off

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"Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within itself, for it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded." - Abraham Lincoln

"There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil
to one who is striking at the root"
~ Henry D. Thoreau
Strike The Root
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about time i updated this.

i now have two large mother plants going, with two smaller ones that are growing quickly. i have about 5 small rooted cuttings, and another 5 or so rooting in some water.

here are some pics.

mother plants

small mothers and cuttings

and some rootings

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"Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within itself, for it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded." - Abraham Lincoln

"There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil
to one who is striking at the root"
~ Henry D. Thoreau
Strike The Root
:gethigh:

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bottles of water worked well for me, check out these roots.

i put these in some soil today, and took 5 more cuttings.

once these get established in their cups they'll probably go up in the lot.

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"Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within itself, for it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded." - Abraham Lincoln

"There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil
to one who is striking at the root"
~ Henry D. Thoreau
Strike The Root
:gethigh:

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long-overdue update pic

i have done a little propagating :gethigh:

these will likely go up in the lot once the temperatures are acceptable enough for shipping.

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"Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within itself, for it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded." - Abraham Lincoln

"There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil
to one who is striking at the root"
~ Henry D. Thoreau
Strike The Root
:gethigh:

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Yrat said:

quite the gang you got going on there man :thumbup:

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some of these clones have become monsters

i guess this guy loves the compost i stuck him in. he doesn't seem to mind the tiny solo cup.

i've also been watering these guys with waste-water from my fish tank. i think they're lovin it.

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"Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within itself, for it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded." - Abraham Lincoln

"There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil
to one who is striking at the root"
~ Henry D. Thoreau
Strike The Root
:gethigh:

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