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PROPAGATION METHODS
Medthods of propagation to grow new plants
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Propagation
Methods
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Propagation Methods
There are two types of propagation: sexual and asexual.
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Sexual reproduction is the union of the pollen and egg, drawing from the genes of two parents to create a new, third individual. Sexual propagation involves the floral parts of a plant.
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Asexual propagation involves taking a part of one parent plant and causing it to regenerate itself into a new plant. The resulting new plant is genetically identical its parent. Asexual propagation involves the vegetative parts of a plant: stems, roots, or leaves.
To propagate from a plant, prune off a healthy section of the plants stem, leaf, cane, or branch. Use this cutting to start growing a new plant.
The major methods of asexual propagation are:
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Cuttings, cuttings involve rooting a severed piece of the parent plant
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layering, layering involves rooting a part of the parent and then severing it
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division, divide the root ball of the plant
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budding
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grafting,
budding and grafting is joining two plant parts from different varieties.
Root Division Propagation
To propagate from a plant, prune off a healthy section of the plants' stem, leaf, cane, or branch. Use this cutting to start growing a new plant.
Tuber division is a specialized form of plant division. Certain plants develop thick stems or roots called tubers that store food for the flowers and leaves. Take the plant out of its pot and pull the tubers into sections. Each section should have a bud. Dip the cut ends of the tuber into a Rooting Hormone that contains a fungicide. Plant the tuber pieces just below the soil surface. Propagating houseplants by plant division works well with plants that form root clumps as they mature. When the roots fill the pot, (do not allow the plant to become root bond) take the plant out and gently pull do not cut the root ball into sections, never use a knife to do this or cut through the root ball. Use chop sticks or fork to separate the roots. Be mindful not to tare and break the roots. Plant the sections in pots that are a few inches larger than the new root balls. Use the same soil mixture for the cutting as the parent plant used.
Propagating houseplants by plant division works well with plants that form root clumps as they mature. When the roots fill the pot, but they are not root-bond, take the plant out and gently pull the root ball into sections, never use a knife to do this. Work the roots with a gardening fork. Plant the divided sections into pots that are a few inches larger than the new root balls. Use the same soil mixture that the mother grew. Division is a specialized form of plant division. Certain plants develop thick stems or roots called tubers that store food for the flowers and leaves.
Propagate Caladium, Gloxinia, tuberous Begonias, and Cyclamen in early spring as they emerge from dormancy.
Take the plant out of its pot and pull the tubers into sections. Each section should have a bud. Dip the cut ends of the tuber into a Rooting Hormone that contains a fungicide. Plant the ....
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Spider Plant tuber root separation
Spider Plant Tuber Root - root bound, needs transplanting
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Spider Plant thick tuber roots
Spider plants are old-fashioned indoor plants in the lily family, Liliaceae. These plants have been handed down from generation to generation and are important heritage plants to many families. The spiderettes that form on the ends of the spider plant stolons can be divided away and started as new plants. Thick roots will form quickly on the spiderettes, even if they are taken from the mother. However, a mature spider plant with swollen roots may also indicate a unique storage organ has formed on your plant. Spider plants form dense, fleshy clusters of tubers. These are the source of the shoots and leaves and are companions of the root system. Tubers are white, smooth, twisting masses which may push to the surface of the soil. If most of the tuber mass is under the soil, one or two visible tubers shouldn’t cause the plant any harm.
Water Rooting Propagation
Rooting Stem Cuttings in Water
Can plants root in water?
What plants will root in water?
Am i using the right lind of water?
Various plants grow in water, so of-course these plants will root in water and there are many soil growing plants that will root in water as well. Before rooting plant clipping in water, consider these few simple guidelines. First-of-all, you will need:
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Clean pruning tool – Snipping tool, Scissor, Sharp Knife,
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Clean, clear water holing container – Drinking Glass, Jar, vase etc.
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4" to 5" Plant stem cuttings
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Fresh water
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The kind of water used is important because all water is not just H2O. Thru water processing there are any numbers of chemicals added, which can be harmful to plant clipping ...
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Stem Cuttings
Use a sharp, clean pruner or plant snippers to cut a 4”-6” piece(s) from the end of a healthy stem just below a leaf node. A node is where a leaf connects to the stem. Remove leaves from the bottom 1/3 of the stem. Dip the cut end of the stem into a small amount of quality Rooting Hormone that contains a Fungicide. Plant the stem in a 4″pot with drip holes in the bottom, containing moist potting soil. (see end note [1]) Protect the planted cutting as follows (see end note [2] ).
Check the plant every few days to be sure the soil stays moist. For plant growth (see end note [3] )
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Leaf Cuttings
Remove a mature, healthy leaf from an actively growing stem. Dip the cut end of the leaf into a small amount of Rooting Hormone that contains a Fungicide. Plant the bottom 1/3 of the leaf into moist potting soil. Long leaves, like those of a Sansevieria Plant (Snake Plant – “mother-in-law tongue) can be cut into sections. (see end note 2 ) New plants will grow around the base of the mature leaf.
METHODS OF PROPAGATION
Using the parent plant to Grow baby Plants
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Cane Cuttings
Used this propagation method when a plant has bare canes with just a few leaves at the top. Cut a 10”-12” piece of cane into 4” sections. Each section should have one or two plant nodes. Dip the cut end of the cane into a small amount of Rooting Hormone that contains a Fungicide. Lay the sections horizontally in soil with the node facing up; alternatively, the cane section can be planted vertically with the node buried in the soil. (see endnote 2 ). Also (see endnoot3)
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Branch Cuttings
Use this technique is for trees with long woody branches. Cut off a 10”-12” healthy pest free branch, about 1/4″ thick that has 4-6 plant nodes on it. Remove any side branches and all but 3 or 4 leaves at the top. Plant the branch in sterile sand or perlite. Follow endnote 2 & 3 .
[1] Mix seed starter in the otting soil for new cutting to help establish healthy growth. Moisten the mixture before planting the cutting
[2] Cover the pot with clear plastic to increase the humidity and prevent the soil from drying out.
[3] Tug on the stem cuttings after a few weeks, if there is resistance, roots have developed, remove the plastic and the plant can now grow or transplant it into a planter for further growth.
Rooting Hormone
Rooting hormone is a combination
of plant growth hormones that helps
to stimulate a plant cutting so it
sends out new nodes from a stem
node. It can come in either powder,
gel, or liquid form. Rooting hormones
are also known as auxin hormones.
This type of hormone accelerates the
growth of the plant by helping the
cutting switch from producing green
stem cells to manufacturing root cells.
Rooting hormones increase the chance of successful plant rooting and can also help to produce roots of higher quality. It simplifies the task of propagating plants. Using this type of hormone might be ideal for vertical gardening as it minimizes the time it takes for plants to grow properly and can also ensure that the roots of the plants hold strongly in the soil.
Many people prefer to use rooting hormones in a gel or talc-based powder form, as rooting solution takes a longer time to prepare, given that it requires dilution before applying. Using rooting hormone speed up rooting process, if the propagation conditions are not ideal for the specific plant. Using rooting hormones with the propagation process requires a clean, freshly cut branch or stem that doesn’t have any leaves. (Remove any leaves from the cutting section that you dip into rooting hormone for planting).
Be careful not to get the rooting hormone on the foliage as this can damage the leaves. It is important to understand the rooting hormones and their effects on specific plant genes before use. Even with plants that can handle rooting hormones, it is important to ensure you use the proper amounts to avoid damaging the cutting. The quantity depends on the type of rooting hormone and the plant in hand.
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Rooting Hormones produce
vigorous root balls
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Roots packed needs working loose for planting
Roots packed needs working loose for planting
How to Use Rooting Hormones
Successful propagation always begins with a fresh and clean cut. Remove leaves from your cutting before starting the rooting process. Place a little bit of the rooting hormone in a clean container. Never dip the cutting into the rooting hormone container; always put some into a separate container. This keeps the unused rooting hormone from becoming contaminated. Insert the cutting stem about an inch into the root-stimulating hormone. The new roots will form from this area. Prepare a pot with moist planting medium and plant the dipped stem cutting into the pot. Always dampen the potting medium with clean water before planting the new cutting in the soil.
Cover the pot with a clear plastic bag. placed the new planting in a sunny to part sun location where it will receive filtered light. While waiting for new root growth, be sure to keep the stem cutting moist and watch for new leaves to form. When new leaves appear, it is a favorable sign that new roots have formed. Removed the plastic bag at this time. Allow the plant to grow about four weeks in the container it is in before reporting. This establishes the roots and strengthens the plant.
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Roots ball bound needs working loose for planting
ENDNOTES:
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Mix seed starter in the otting soil for new cutting to help establish healthy growth. Moisten the mixture before planting the cutting
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Cover the pot with clear plastic to increase the humidity and prevent the soil from drying out.
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Tug on the stem cuttings after a few weeks, if there is resistance, roots have developed, remove the plastic and the plant can now grow or transplant it into a planter for further growth.
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