Grandma's soil-less cutting technique
Traditional plant cutting requires the preparation of soil and humidity control, which is cumbersome and the rooting process is slow. This article will unveil an innovative method of hydroponic cutting using daily waste, which, through scientific principles, allows plants like lithops to grow new roots in 3 days, increasing the survival rate by over 90%.
Core principles of hydroponic cutting
Constant humidity promotes rooting
The hydroponic environment can continuously provide 100% humidity, stimulating the plant to produce callus tissue. Experimental data show that the rooting speed of hydroponic cutting is 5 times faster than that of soil cultivation, especially suitable for succulent plants.
Key role of oxygen exchange
The suspended design of the capsule board/foam board allows the base of the branches to be in contact with the water surface while maintaining air circulation, enabling sufficient oxygen exchange through the stomata and avoiding the defect of root rot commonly seen in traditional hydroponic systems.
Three practical guides for plant propagation
Lithops hydroponic first aid
Choose a capsule hole with a diameter of 0.5cm, insert the dehydrated lithops into it, and float it on the water surface. Change to sun-dried tap water daily, and after 3 days, you can see the emergence of white new roots.
Jasmine efficient propagation plan
Grandma's soil-less cutting technique
Retain a pair of leaves on the diagonal cutting, and hydroponic with Vitamin B12 solution (1:1000), and the root length can reach 3-5cm in 7 days, with a survival rate as high as 95% after transplantation.
Creative use of foam board for longevity flowers
A foam board 2cm thick has both buoyancy and stability, and when used with aspirin solution (1 tablet/500ml), it promotes root development, with twice the amount of roots in 14 days compared to traditional methods.
Advanced maintenance tips
After rooting, seedlings need to be hardened off: first move to珍珠岩 (pearlite) for 3 days, then plant in peat soil. Maintain an ambient temperature of 18-25°C, and avoid direct sunlight for the first 3 days.
The scientifically verified hydroponic cutting method not only breaks through the limitations of traditional planting but also achieves the recycling of resources. Mastering the three elements of temperature control, water quality management, and nutritional supplementation can lead to a success rate of over 90% for plant cutting.