In four to five weeks the plant should develop roots and can be transferred to pots.
These have to develop both new stems and new roots.
This relationship apparently ends when the plant develops enough roots and leaves to make all its own food.
They need all the time they can get to develop roots before the winter freeze.
Although residential prices have soared, commercial activity hasn't developed deep roots.
A long growing season allows the plant to develop large roots.
Keep the medium wet until the cutting develops roots, which will take two or three weeks.
Strip the bottom leaves, but keep the others, because these will make food for the plant while it develops new roots.
Bulbs are dormant when planted, but will soon start to develop roots.
The reason any bulbs are planted in fall is to allow them time to develop roots.