Best Management Practices

Avoid heat and moisture stress.  Healthy plants are more resilient to pests and diseases.  Over-watering plants or extended periods of leaf wetness makes plants more susceptible to foliar diseases and root rot.  Avoid overhead watering, minimize standing water and extended leaf-wetness.  Group plants of similar moisture needs together, and minimize runoff. Take cuttings early in the morning to reduce stress to plants, and avoid taking cuttings on wet and windy days when there is more risk of fungal and bacterial infection.  Manage environment in propagation areas by keeping adequate air movement, optimal temperature and humidity.  (97).