Illustration of water spinach pot plant cuttings

Water spinach cutting conditions

temperature

Best at 25 degrees Celsius

humidity

It is recommended to plant it in a place with humid air, otherwise the fibers will become coarse and old, affecting the taste.

tool

Prepare suitable flower pots and soil mixed with fertilizer

Steps for cutting water spinach

first step

Go to the market and buy a bunch of fresh water spinach.

Step 2

Pinch off the tops and leaves of the water spinach one by one with your hands. Remember not to tear it apart violently! Because we need to leave a small section of the petiole.
Leave a little petiole

Step 3

Carefully cut from the bottom of the stem to the connection point, that is, cut below the node part like bamboo, and there should not be too many hollow areas. This can prevent root rot after cuttings.

Step 4

Then you can plant the cuttings one by one, and don't plant them too densely. Be sure to water it more often, as it is commonly grown in water in the south.
Is the method of propagating water spinach by cuttings very simple? And after they grow up, you can pick and eat them every week, which really saves money. Interested flower lovers, hurry up and plant one yourself!

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