**4. Culture of cuttings**

Temperatures of 2023°C (rooting optimum) and 2326°C (shooting optimum) are ideal. Irrigation must be done by a fine droplet sprayer, 23 hours after planting to allow the hormones to penetrate the plant tissues. Usually, 1520 days are required to produce a seedling, which can be transplanted. The seedling thus has adequate roots and 34 leaves.
