Cuttings never grow, but with these 10 little tricks, everything will grow once you learn them!

1. There are pests and diseases in the soil that have not been disinfected

main reason:

When taking cuttings, many flower lovers directly use the previous soil to save money, especially when the soil has been used to grow flowers with pests and diseases. This will cause some pathogens in the soil, which will easily infect the cuttings during cuttings, making it impossible for the cuttings to survive.

Solution:

Be sure to use clean soil for cuttings. Before cuttings, it is best to expose the soil to the sun, or heat it in a microwave for a few minutes to sterilize it before use.

2. The cuttings are unhealthy

main reason:

When we prune, we often cut off some thinner branches. Many flower lovers think that since they have already cut the flowers off, they might as well give it a try by cuttings. But Huahua feels that these branches are malnourished. Even if they are used for cuttings, there are not enough nutrients for them to take root and sprout, so naturally the cuttings will not survive.

Solution:

If you want a high survival rate for cuttings, you must choose strong and full branches. Such branches are very rich in nutrients, which can provide sufficient nutrients for rooting and greatly improve the survival rate of cuttings.

3. Cuttings have been left for too long

main reason:

Sometimes we don’t have time to use the branches we pruned for cuttings on the same day, or we cut a branch while playing outside, and when we take it home for cuttings, several days have passed. This will cause the moisture in the cuttings to evaporate, affecting the activity of the cuttings, and the cuttings will easily fail.

Solution:

1. It is best to cut the cuttings in the morning before the sun comes out, not at noon, to avoid water evaporation.

2. If the cut cuttings cannot be used for cuttings immediately, trim the leaves on the cuttings, then roll up the cuttings with moist paper and place them in a plastic bag or a fresh-keeping bag, but try not to delay too long.

4. The leaves of the cuttings are not trimmed

main reason:

If the cuttings have more leaves, they can carry out photosynthesis to produce nutrients, which is very helpful for the cuttings to take root and survive; however, too many leaves will also cause water to evaporate faster, causing the cuttings to dry out, so it is particularly important to trim the leaves on the cuttings.

Solution:

1. If the leaves of the flower are relatively large, it is recommended to cut the leaves in half to reduce water evaporation.

2. If the flower has a thick stem and contains more water, you can simply cut off all the leaves.

3. If you really don't want to trim the leaves, you can also moisturize the cuttings frequently. You can use a small spray bottle to spray water on the cuttings regularly to reduce water evaporation; or you can put a plastic bag on the cuttings to achieve the purpose of moisturizing.

5. Cuttings without nodes

main reason:

Generally, new buds from cuttings sprout from the nodes of the branches, so when choosing cuttings, it is generally required that the cuttings have 1-2 nodes. If the cut cuttings are exactly between two nodes and do not have any nodes, it is basically impossible for them to take root and sprout.

Solution:

Don’t worry about whether the pruned cuttings are too long or too short. As long as there are nodes on the cuttings, they will naturally be able to take root and sprout, so you must pay attention when taking cuttings.

6. The cuttings are not sterilized

main reason:

If the pruned cuttings are not disinfected before grafting, it is easy for them to develop black rot and rot, and the cuttings will naturally not survive.

Solution:

No matter what plant you are cutting, before cutting, the cuttings must be soaked in carbendazim or potassium permanganate solution for 10-30 minutes to achieve the purpose of sterilization and disinfection, thereby increasing the survival rate of the cuttings.

7. New sprouts grow too quickly

main reason:

When you find that the cuttings have sprouted new shoots, don't be too happy too soon, because it can only be considered truly alive after it has taken root. Sometimes new sprouts emerge too quickly and consume a lot of water. If the root system has not grown well at this time, it is easy to lack of water and cause the cuttings to fail.

Solution:

This situation is easy to occur when cuttings are taken when the temperature is high, especially in summer. Therefore, when the temperature is particularly high, it is best not to carry out cutting operations. Wait until the weather is cooler in spring and autumn, or break off the cuttings when new buds appear.

8. Wrong cutting season

main reason:

Kalanchoe and Christmas cactus will enter a dormant period when the temperature is high in summer. It is not suitable to propagate these flowers by cuttings at this time. Even if they are propagated by cuttings, the survival rate is very low.

Solution:

1. When taking cuttings, you must choose the appropriate season according to the plants you are taking cuttings, and distinguish whether they are plants that are dormant in summer or plants that are dormant in winter.

2. If you are doing cuttings indoors, just ensure the temperature is 10-22℃. If you are doing cuttings outdoors, pay attention to the season.

9. Pull out the cuttings at random

main reason:

After we take cuttings, we always hope that the cuttings can take root quickly, so sometimes we often can't help but pull out the cuttings to see if they have taken root. Doing so is particularly likely to cause damage to the healing tissue and thin young roots, resulting in failure of cuttings.

Solution:

After cuttings, as long as the cuttings are not dried up or rotted, it proves that the cuttings are still alive. It may be that it takes a long time for the cuttings to take root. You must wait patiently and never pull out the cuttings casually.

10. Too much watering after cutting

main reason:

After the branches are cut and grafted, before they take root, just make sure the soil is moist. If you water too much and the cuttings are always in a watery state, it will easily cause the cuttings to rot.

Solution:

After the branches are cut, water them thoroughly and place them in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance. If you find that the soil in the pot is dry, you can use a spray bottle to spray water on the cuttings and the soil. Ensure appropriate watering and do not overwater.