I honestly do not know about sticking it in 12". the furthest I have ever put one in is about 3 maybe 4". I have never pulled one up after it starts rooting but would imagine that the roots will emerge from all areas of the cutting that is under soil.
I have about 1 month left of in and outside movement before the temp will be dipping below 50* at night consistantly and I get tired of moving them.
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Originally Posted by Want Them All
OK then I'll use a larger pot. There's no reason to leave it leggy, that's why I'm also asking about cutting it shorter. What if I don't cut it, and use a 25-gallon container and stick it in deeper, say 12"? Do you see any problem with that? Do the roots ONLY come out the tip of the cutting, or do they sprout along the part that's submerged under soil? In my area, we still have lots of sunshine daily for at least another month, if not longer, so I'm planning on leaving the pot in the yard and bring it into the house, next to a southern facing window when the temps drop to 40s.
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