Is it possible to "root" a small tree branch that has been cut off?

I am good with trimming and re-rooting plants in water to establish a second plant but I did not seem to have any luck with my favorite tree branches and blooms which I pick every February here in California. (They are pink thick orchid looking flower petals-I don%26#039;t know what they are??) I want to know if it is possible to start the clipped branch in water to get a root and new tree eventually? If so, how, what method works and does anyone know the name of the tree and flower I mentioned? Thanks alot!

Is it possible to %26quot;root%26quot; a small tree branch that has been cut off?
Yes there is! wow it%26#039;s ur lucky day! the best way is to get a really good soil for that particular type of plant. if it is a rose or fruit plant get a rose and fruit plant potting mix. If your not sure just ask your local nursery and they should be able to help you. the best way is to find a suitable pot (don%26#039;t start in the ground because you may give the cutting a disese.) then fill it with the appropriate potting mix. (your nursery will help you there...or hardware store) and then buy some UNPROSESSED honey. so natural honey that hasn%26#039;t been processed (scientist have found that this helps establish plant regrowth) and rub it into the end of the cutting then place it in your pot, cover it over with soil and water it every day (2nd or 3rd will be ok) and if you really want to after the 1 and a half week mark go and buy NATURAL fetilizer and stuff like that and soon it will be big enough to plant. when you plant you have to clear out the old soil and put new soil for that type of plant...





and sorry i don%26#039;t know how to do it in water or know wat the plant might be but asking ur local nursary will be helpful...and i just gave you a way to grow it in a pot...ready to plant after it%26#039;s big enough...
Reply:To start this cutting to root..do not use a potting mix..soils can give the cutting a disease...I use 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 perlite, and 1/3 vermiculite, all usually available at major garden center..cut the stem right below a node at a sharp angle, dip the cutting in %26quot;root harmone%26quot; available at wal mart or any store that has a small garden center..put the soiless mixture in a pot that has good drainage and stick the cutting in it..some cuttings take as long as 6 months to root such as my bay laurel trees I have ..I will give you a link to look at the root harmone it costs about 5.00 a small jar..but i make my own harmone from willow trees.. If you have willow trees around make %26quot;willow Water%26quot; and dip the cutting in it and water with it.. below is a link how to make it too...





http://www.amazon.com/Schultz-1022-1-Roo...





http://www.bluestem.ca/willow-article1.h...