I CANNOT believe you actually said this: "When was the last time you said anything nice to me????" but since you did, here's a real direct answer. May 7, 2009, (sorry I don't know how to post a link, for the real thing, it's about 2 pages back now, includes pix of my youngster) please see below: "How long does it take to root one of these? Brought to you by clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (My Page) on Thu, May 7, 09 at 19:05 I have had a cutting, or leaf of a ZZ plant sitting in water for over 3 months now. It is alive and well, but no roots..Weird. How long does it take to root, if at all? That leaf looks so healthy still... Thanks.. Follow-Up Postings: RE: How long does it take to root one of these? Brought to you by clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (My Page) on Thu, May 7, 09 at 22:07 Hi Mike, It can take quite some time. I've rooted leaves in mix, that can take around a year. I've recently water rooted a stem, but didn't make note of the date I put it up. I took these pix, 'cause they show the round tuber AND the roots the plant develops. I really don't remember how long it took, but am guessing 9 months maybe, like from last Fall (I think I had accidentally broken the stem off the parent plant). and and So if you can grow some serious patience, you might end up w/ something like this. I think I'll take mine to my local Plant Society to pass around & show this development & then sell it at their plant sale table for a couple of bucks. ----------------------------------------------------------- RE: How long does it take to root one of these? Brought to you by clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by pattirose4 (My Page) on Fri, May 8, 09 at 12:41 I rooted a quite few a couple years ago and they are easy to root - it just takes forever, LOL! I rooted some cuttings in water and some leaves in soil but it did take more than 6 months. I now have a lovely little plant about 4" tall. After you plant it in soil the cutting or leaf will eventually die off and a new shoot will emerge. --------------------- RE: How long does it take to root one of these? Brought to you by clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (My Page) on Sun, May 10, 09 at 17:58 Wow pirate girl, The waiting was definately worth the results! That plant is so cute. Sounds like they take as long as a pregnacy for a women, almost 9 months..lol Thanks for sharing. It tells me that my waiting is worth it, and that it just may continue to live. Yes I am encouraged. I didn't want to loose it I will post a pic just as soon as I see a root... Pattirose4, thanks for sharing also. Take care and stay happy!! Thank goodness the spring has arrived..:-) --------------------- RE: How long does it take to root one of these? Brought to you by clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (My Page) on Tue, May 19, 09 at 13:40 Bringing this back up as this very question is being asked at another thread. "" * * * * * * * * * You'll Pls. Note Mike, there is not ONE off note in any of my comments here.

Please keep in mind that even if they are not listed as being fertile, that doesn't mean that they are not. It could be that any crosses made did not produce a cultivar worthy of registration. I made some successful crosses this past summer on a few oldies that were not listed as fertile. Nancy

Palmcity, good for you!!! I am envious at your never ending free source of manure! What a great find, a win-win situation and only for the asking. FREE! Congrats. The only time you have to worry about horse manure is if you apply fresh, non-aged manure to edibles in a veggie garden. It can have bacteria that may not be sufficiently washed off before eating. However, manure that has been composted or just aged for a few months can be used there too. With ornamentals all you have to worry about is it can burn your plants if it is real fresh. Not just the manure, but especially the urine in the bedding material. It sounds like you are getting the aged or composted stuff, so no worries. Wash your hands when you go inside. Personally, I would love a couple of truckloads if I could get my little hands on some. Another aside. Not only is this free for you, good for the horse farmer, and good for your plants, but it is good for the environment. You are providing an easy to use up product for your plants that won't get into our water supply. You are also improving your soil in ways you don't even know. Manure/bedding is a soil conditioner, improving tilth and good microbial populations/earthworms. Sooo... keep on piling it on! Great job on every count. Anna

Thanks Allison! I hope that didn't come across snippy. What I meant was some of the best deals I find in antique shops are those little hole in the wall - stuff piled high and under stuff, etc. You can get some good deals. Not the upscale places. I do love vintage silver and of course you can find some pricey stuff. I also find a good bit on ebay (people sometimes really don't know what they have!) and etsy (vintage). I appreciate you keeping a lookout. I'm fine with silver plated, vintage/antique would be great if I can find it for a good deal, but a new piece would be fine also. dlm200 - I'm not in a hurry, that's part of the fun - the search, finding just the right thing. That tray is GORGEOUS! $4????!!!!! Allison I forgot to answer your question - I would use the tray as shown in the pic I posted - on a side table, perhaps a chest I have in my dining room, something like that. tina