And how weird is that?!

[greenfig]

So I planted it upside down. If there is a will, there is a way, I guess. Will see, never done it before.

[Chrisk]

Very well said greenfig. Indeed a survivor. I really hope it makes to adulthood!

[DaveL]

I am so glad I am not alone. Just this afternoon I was checking on the last few figs in humidity bin and noticed my black mission sprouting downward. Repotted by laying it on it's side in a different container. Glad I'm with good company.

[nepenthes]

Igor, you aren't alone. I accidentally put a RdB upside down and caught it decently quick. It was sprouting a stem at the bottom and top with no roots whatsoever. I righted it and hoped for the best. About 2 months after all that, it caught up with everyone else and is actually one of the healthier of the 4 RdB cuttings. Figs really are forgiving! Good luck.

[greenfig]

Now I feel better! The world is full of strange cuttings.
I may try to help it further with this thing, many swear by it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0029OBP9U?qid=1429737962&sr=8-5&vs=1

[Harborseal]

I'd plant it just as you're holding it. Best of luck with it.

[jmaler]

Upside down may not be all that bad. Here is a link that shows intentional upside planting in a callusing trench. After a time the cuttings will be righted and rooted in the normal manor.

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/fruit/Figs/figs.html