How fast do the poms flower?

[pombazaar]

Nice!
Do they develop any roots in the water?
How do the roots transfer into soil?

I get massive roots in water! Usually takes about 2-3 weeks. I typically wait until the stems turn dark before moving to soil and see outstanding results. I've tried rooting hormone, damp soil, pure perlite, humidity bins, etc and I've had very poor results with those. This is now my 100% tried and true method of rooting.

[greenfig]

Awesome! I did one successful water rooting last year but didn't think to go that way for all cuttings, will try again next time.
I know the water roots for figs don't transfer easily to the soil. You say it's easier with poms?

Have you tried the water rooting for roses by any chance?

[pombazaar]

I've personally had very good results doing this with poms. Not only do I find it easier, this method seems to produce healthier plants. If I root in pure perlite, or soil for example, the stems always seem to be weak and start to die back after about 5 inches of growth. The roots also seem to rot more frequently after moving to soil. I experienced this last year on over half of my cuttings. In water I see almost zero die back, zero root rot, and thick stems.

As for roses, I've never tried this but have family members who root roses using water and plant directly in ground with really good results.