Reasons for removing leaves during cuttage Do you need to remove leaves during cuttage? Points for attention after cuttage Cutting is a common method of plant reproduction. It is not only simple to operate, but also has a fast reproduction speed and low cost. During the cuttage process, many novices will encounter a question: Do they need to remove the leaves? This article will answer this question in detail for you and help you better carry out plant cuttage. Reasons for removing leaves during cuttage 1. Reduce water evaporation: Plant leaves are the main way of water evaporation. Removing leaves can reduce water evaporation, which is conducive to the survival of cuttage seedlings.
2. Prevent diseases: Removing leaves can reduce the humidity of cuttage seedlings and reduce the occurrence of diseases.
3. Promote rooting: Removing leaves can reduce the photosynthesis of plants, reduce the metabolic intensity of cuttage seedlings, and is conducive to root growth. Whether it is necessary to remove leaves during cuttage 1. Plants suitable for removing leaves: For some plants with large water evaporation and prone to disease, such as rose, jasmine, etc., removing leaves is conducive to the survival of cuttage seedlings.
2. Plants suitable for retaining leaves: For some plants with small water evaporation and are not prone to disease, such as succulent plants, cacti, etc., retaining leaves is conducive to the photosynthesis of cuttage seedlings and promotes rooting.
3. Decide according to actual conditions: In actual operation, you can decide whether to remove the leaves based on factors such as the type of plant and growth environment. In environments with high temperatures and high air humidity, the leaves can be removed appropriately; in environments with low temperatures and low air humidity, leaves can be retained. Methods to remove leaves 1. Use scissors: Use sharp scissors to cut off the leaves to avoid damaging the cuttage seedlings.
2. Use a gardening knife: Gardening knives are more suitable for pruning leaves with large areas.
3. Pay attention to hygiene: When cutting leaves, ensure that scissors or gardening knives are hygienic to avoid cross-infection. Precautions after cuttage 1. Maintain humidity: Keep the soil moist after cuttage, but do not accumulate water.
2. Shade: In the early stage of cuttage, appropriate shade should be given to avoid direct sunlight.
3. Pay attention to ventilation: Maintaining air circulation is conducive to the growth of cuttage seedlings.
When cutting plants, whether to remove the leaves must be decided according to factors such as the type of plant, growth environment, etc. Removing the leaves can reduce water evaporation, prevent diseases, and promote rooting. However, retaining the leaves is also conducive to photosynthesis. I hope this article can help you in the cutting process. Provide help and wish you success in reproducing plants!