10 super simple rooting techniques, the roots grow like crazy

Cuttings

When taking cuttings, it is best to choose branches that have grown for half a year to a year, so that the branches are highly active and have a high rooting rate.

It is best to choose flowering branches of flowering plants. Such branches have active cells, rich nutrients and a high rooting rate.

(Author: Yueying Youzhu Source: Jasmine Bar)

Bevel

The larger the cut of the branch, the larger the rooting area and the higher the rooting rate. Therefore, it is best to cut the cuttings at a 45-degree angle to increase the rooting surface.

disinfect

The branches turn black and necrotize after being cut, mostly because bacteria infect the rooting point. In order for the branches to take root healthily, both the branches and the cutting medium must be disinfected.

1. Soak the branches in carbendazim solution or potassium permanganate solution (mixed with water at a ratio of 1:2000) for 20-30 minutes and place in a cool place to dry.

2. After the soil is thoroughly watered with carbendazim or thiophanate-methyl solution, it is exposed to the sun to dry.

3. If it is water-inserted, it is best to use purified water, and tap water needs to be dried in the sun for 1 day.

Making rooting agent from willow branches

Willow bark contains salicylic acid, which can stimulate plant cell activity and promote rooting of cuttings.

1. Collect willow branches. The branches should be healthy and free of rot and disease.

2. Cut the branches into small pieces that are convenient for soaking and smash them with a hammer.

3. Soak the willow branches in water. The longer the soaking time, the better the effect. It is best to soak for 5 or 6 days. Alternatively, flower lovers can boil the willow branches in water, dry them and set aside.

4. Insert the bottom of the cuttings into the willow branch soaking solution for half a day before proceeding with cuttings.

Vitamin B12 for rooting

Small vitamin pills can also promote the rooting of flowers and plants.

1. Find two vitamin B12 tablets and crush them. Vitamin B12 is available in many pharmacies at very cheap prices.

2. Dilute the tablet powder with water at a ratio of 1:50, and the vitamin B12 injection can be diluted with 1 times the amount of water.

(Author: Holding Happiness and Drinking Honey Source: Sina Blog)

3. Soak the cuttings in the solution for half a day before grafting.

(Author: April Romance Source: Geranium Bar)

Rooting powder

Special rooting powder is used to promote rooting, and the effect will be more obvious.

1. Mix rooting powder with water in a ratio of 1:50.

(Author: Tu Dai Tu Source: Jasmine Bar)

2. After soaking the cuttings in the solution for half a day, dry them and then plant them.

(Author: Victory Source: Sina Blog)

3. In addition to soaking in solution, you can also apply rooting powder on the cut.

(Author: Victory Source: Sina Blog)

Circumcision

Making a ring cut on the branches to be grafted can concentrate nutrients at the wound. Then, when you cut the branches and graft them, the rooting rate will be much higher.

1. Select the branches to be grafted and cut two circles with a knife.

2. Peel off the middle bark, shade it with black cloth for two days, then cut the cuttings for grafting.

(Author: Flowers and Birds Source: NetEase Blog)

Water Float

1. Select a foam plastic board and drill a hole in the middle with scissors.

2. Insert the branches into the plastic board and place it in the basin of water.

3. You can pick up the plastic board at any time to check the rooting status of flowers and plants.

Layering

Cuttings are too troublesome, so you can leave the branches intact and let them take root first before potting them.

1. Use a knife to scrape off part of the branch's skin.

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2. With the help of small wire, press the branches into the soil.

(Author: kingxml Source: Huaba)

3. Water the place where the branch is pressed in to keep it moist. Roots will soon grow at the wound.

(Author: kingxml Source: Huaba)

4. After the branches grow roots, cut them off and transplant them into pots.

(Author: kingxml Source: Huaba)

Making rooting agent with white sugar

White sugar, which is available everywhere in life, can also be used to make a simple rooting agent.

1. Mix sugar and water in a ratio of 1:50 and wait until the sugar is completely dissolved.

2. Soak the cuttings in the sugar solution for half a day before grafting.

Have flower lovers learned it?

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