Method for rapid rooting of green radish cuttings Method for propagation of green radish cuttings by hydroponics and soil cultivation

The maintenance of the green radish is very simple, and it can easily survive when cultivated indoors. Its leaves are evergreen all year round and placed indoors, which is not only beautiful but also can purify the air. It is mainly propagated by cuttings, so what are some methods to quickly root the green radish cuttings?

Hydroponic green radish cutting rooting method

1. Temperature

The temperature suitable for the growth of hydroponic green radish is 15-25℃. When the temperature is lower than 10℃, the growth rate of green radish will be slow, which is not conducive to the rooting of the plant. When hydroponically cultivating, the temperature can be controlled at around 20℃, and it will quickly take root and survive.

2. Lighting

The hydroponic green radish needs to be placed in a semi-shaded place for maintenance, or in a place with diffuse light. It cannot accept direct sunlight, needs shade in summer, and can be placed on a sunny balcony in winter.

3. Moisture

When hydroponically cultivating green radish, it is appropriate to use rainwater or river water, not tap water. If tap water is used, it needs to be exposed to the sun for 2-3 days, and 2-3 drops of nutrient solution are best.

Don't insert the green radish too deep into the water, just 1/3 of the branches. Change the water every 2-3 days, and continue to add nutrient solution after changing the water, the rooting speed of the green radish will be accelerated.

4. Select the cuttings

It is critical to select branches for hydroponic green radish. Do not select thin branches. It is appropriate to select thick, disease-free, well-growing branches, and preferably those with aerial roots.

The aerial roots of the green radish can absorb oxygen and promote the rapid rooting and survival of the branches when they come into contact with water. After cutting the branches, you can soak the branches in a rooting water solution for 5-10 minutes, or apply rooting powder on the bottom of the branches, which can help the green radish to take root quickly.

How to root green radish by cuttings grown in soil

1. Prepare the culture soil

You can also use loose and fertile soil as the culture soil for cuttings of green radish. The new branches and leaves grown from the cuttings will be more vigorous, and there is no need to repot it.

If you plan to change the pot and replant later, you can also use sandy soil or pure river sand, as long as the soil is loose and breathable.

2. Branch pruning

There is a node at each leaf bud on the branches of the green ivy. Some nodes have aerial roots already grown on them. We only need to cut off this node part, generally into small sections of 3 to 5 cm.

After the cut part is dried, it can be used for cuttings. The leaves on the stem nodes can be retained, or all the leaves can be cut off and buried in the pot soil, and thicker new shoots will soon grow.

3. Take cuttings

When cuttings of green radish, first put the prepared culture soil into the flowerpot and spread it flat, then place the cut branches evenly on the surface of the potting soil.

After everything is arranged, cover it with a layer of culture soil about 1 cm thick, just enough to slightly cover the branches.

4. Maintenance after cutting

Use a spray bottle to moisten the potting soil of the grafted green radish, then move it to a cool and ventilated environment for maintenance. If the soil in the pot dries out, spray it with water in time, and maintain a high environmental humidity.

How to maintain the survival rate of green radish after cutting

1. Ventilation

After cutting the green radish, do not put it in direct sunlight. Place it in a semi-shaded and ventilated place with an ambient temperature above 20℃.

2. The potting soil should not be too dry or too wet

If the environment is too dry, the cuttings will take root more slowly. If it is too humid for a long time, it will easily cause the branches to rot. As long as the soil in the pot is dry, spray it with some water to keep it slightly moist.

3. Properly water the plant with nutrient solution

In about half a month, the cuttings will take root and grow strong new shoots. At this time, you can water them with some dilute plant nutrient solution. Soon the branches and leaves will cover the entire flowerpot, and it will look lush and vibrant.