How to propagate the bamboo node begonia through cutting
A bit of knowledge to share with you how to propagate the bamboo node begonia through cutting and share the fastest rooting method for begonia cutting in plant cultivation experience. Let's introduce it next.
Taking begonia as an example, I will share the technique of leaf cutting propagation. Not only can succulents be propagated by leaf cutting, but other plants such as African violets, snake skin orchid, money tree, and watermelon peel pepper grass can also be propagated into new plants using leaf cutting. However, there are a few points to note, let's operate together.
These are the potted begonias propagated using leaf cutting. The success rate of leaf cutting propagation for ornamental begonias is really quite high, whether cutting the leaves or propagating with whole leaves, both have a high success rate.
But be sure to choose the right season for cutting, preferably in spring and autumn when the temperature is stable between 18-22 degrees Celsius, with high humidity, a slightly moist environment, and soft scattered light.
1. Select suitable leaves
Leaf selection diagram
Before leaf cutting propagation, it is essential to select the leaves carefully. On the whole pot of begonia, choose those that are strong and plump, and relatively young leaves. Do not choose too tender new leaves or too old bottom leaves, as they will not be successful in leaf cutting.
2. Cutting precautions
When pruning begonia leaves, basically cut off half of the petiole. It is recommended to use a blade or a particularly sharp flat knife to cut the petiole directly. The cutting can be diagonal or flat, but the key is to ensure that the pruning tool is sterile. You can spray some alcohol in advance for disinfection.
3. Soil preparation and hydroponic precautions
Next, you need to prepare some suitable containers and soil. It is recommended to use peat soil, perlite, and vermiculite in a 1:1:1 ratio; you can also use peat soil and perlite in a 1:1 ratio, or use pure vermiculite.
How to propagate the bamboo node begonia through cutting
Above is the hydroponic leaf cutting propagation of begonia
After the leaf cutting roots in hydroponics, the young sprouts are transferred to soil culture
In addition to soil culture leaf cutting propagation, you can also choose hydroponic leaf cutting propagation. However, hydroponic leaf cutting propagation usually uses the part with the petiole. Once the roots grow on the petiole, they should be taken out and transplanted into the soil in time, otherwise, its young sprouts will rot gradually in the water or grow poorly.
Place the box in water, with clear water at the top to soak the pot, or spray water
After cutting these begonia leaves, be sure to carry out leaf cutting promptly to ensure their vitality.
We can see that there are many veins on the leaves of begonia, and the veins can germinate roots. The place where the roots sprout can form callus tissue, and new young sprouts can grow on the callus tissue. This is why begonia can be propagated by leaf cutting.
4. Precautions for leaf cutting operation: