Definition and advantages of stem cutting plants Types of stem cutting plants and applicable plant operating procedures for stem cutting plants Management and maintenance of stem cutting plants With the continuous development of horticultural technology, stem cutting plants, as a new type of reproduction, have gradually been favored by the majority of horticulture enthusiasts. Stem cutting, as the name suggests, is the use of plant stems for reproduction. Compared with traditional sowing and reproduction, stem cutting has the advantages of fast reproduction speed, high survival rate, and simple operation. This article will provide you with a detailed introduction to relevant knowledge of stem plants and help you become a gardener. The definition and dominant stem cutting plants refer to the reproduction method of new plants by cutting and treating the stem of the plant, inserting it into the soil or water, allowing it to take root and germinate, forming a new plant. Compared with traditional reproduction methods, stem cutting has the following advantages: 1. Rapid reproduction speed: stem cutting plants can usually take root and germinate in a short time, greatly shortening the reproduction cycle.
2. High survival rate: The survival rate of stem-cut plants is high, which is conducive to improving reproductive efficiency.
3. Easy to operate: Stem transplanting is simple to operate and suitable for novice gardeners.
4. Retain excellent characteristics: Stem cutting reproduction can retain the excellent characteristics of the female parent and is conducive to the promotion of excellent varieties. There are many types of stem plants and suitable plants. There are several common stem plants and their suitable plants listed below: 1. Bulbous plants: such as tulips, narcissus, hyacinths, etc., can be used with their bulbs for stem cutting propagation.
2. Herbs: such as mint, lavender, rosemary, etc., can be used for stem insertion and propagation.
3. Shrubs: such as roses, pomegranate, crape myrtle, etc., can be used for stem cutting propagation from their branches.
4. Liane plants: such as grapes, roses, creeper, etc., can be used for stem insertion and propagation. Operation steps for stem cutting plants 1. Select healthy stem cutting materials that are free from pests and diseases.
2. Cut the stem insertion material into sections of a certain length, and each section needs to retain 2-3 sections.
3. Disinfect the stem material, such as soaking it in 75% alcohol or potassium permanganate solution.
4. Insert the stem material into the soil or water, paying attention to maintaining appropriate spacing.
5. Maintain appropriate humidity, temperature and light conditions to help stem cutting materials take root and sprout.
6. After the new plant has grown several true leaves, it can be transplanted into a potted plant or flower bed. Management and maintenance of stem cutting plants 1. Keep the soil moist: Stem cutting plants need to keep the soil moist at the early stage of growth to facilitate rooting.
2. Appropriate fertilization: During the growth process, appropriate amount of compound fertilizers can be applied to promote plant growth.
3. Prevention and control of pests and diseases: Regularly inspect plants and prevent pests and diseases in a timely manner.
4. Timely pruning: Timely pruning of withered leaves and sick branches will help the plant to ventilate and transmit light.
As a new type of reproduction, stem cutting plants have the advantages of fast reproduction speed, high survival rate, and easy operation. They are a green secret for gardening enthusiasts. Mastering relevant knowledge of stem cutting plants will help improve reproduction efficiency and enrich your Gardening life, in the process of practice, we will constantly sum up experience, and I believe you will become a gardener.