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You got it right, softwoods are the better choice for rooting with hormone, be sure to keep it misted as well. If it's got larger leaves, don't be afraid to cut them perpendicular to the main vein to reduce water loss.
Thanks for the tips!
How exactly do you mean for this? Basically cut large tips of large leaves off?
Yes, like this: