I'm a beginner gardener and I'm trying to grow a hydrangea from a stem cutting. I took a healthy branch from the base of the plant and put it in water, but I'm not seeing any roots yet—though the leaves still look good. I change the water every few days, keep it in a bright spot with indirect light, and occasionally add a drop of liquid plant food (10-15-10). The hydrangea I'm using is a 'little lime' variety. Am I doing something wrong?
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It can take a while for cuttings to root! Even though it might say a few weeks, sometimes you're looking at a couple of months. As long as the leaves are green and not wilting, you might just need to be patient. Also, don’t stress too much about fertilizer at this stage; it's usually not needed until the roots start developing.
Definitely give it more time! Roots can be slow to grow, so it’s perfectly normal if you don’t see anything yet. And I’d recommend skipping the fertilizer for now; it's not really necessary while your cutting is still in water.