Difference between leaf insertion and cutting
Main content of this article: Knowledge related to the propagation of flowers, the difference between leaf insertion and cutting, the following editor will provide you with detailed answers
There are many methods of plant propagation, and the common ones include cutting, grafting, seeding, layering, and tissue culture. Seeing some flower friends asking about the difference between leaf insertion and cutting, we will popularize some knowledge. Strictly speaking, leaf insertion belongs to a type of cutting, but it differs in the selection of the nutrient organ. However, in actual propagation, not all plants can undergo leaf insertion.
This is a picture of cutting propagation
The scope of leaf insertion is relatively small, such as succulent plants and some other families of plants that can undergo leaf insertion. Generally speaking, plants suitable for leaf insertion have thicker leaves, which can ensure the return of nutrients during the cutting process. For example, plants with thin leaves cannot undergo leaf insertion; they will become withered in a day. For instance, roses can be propagated by root cutting or stem cutting, but not by leaf insertion.
This image is a leaf insertion picture of a虎皮兰 (Haworthia), and you can see the new buds at the base
Cutting propagation can be performed on plants that can undergo leaf insertion, and we won't elaborate on this.
The most obvious difference between leaf insertion and cutting is the growth speed in the early stage. Let's take succulent plants as an example. If we choose to propagate by cutting branches, after the roots take hold, the starting point is the size of the cutting branch. However, if we use leaf insertion, we need to wait for the base of the leaf to take root and then form a bud point, which grows slowly.
What some flower friends may want to know is which type of plant is better for leaf insertion or cutting. In fact, there is no difference between the two. It is not like the difference between root grafting and cutting seedlings in roses. Because plants that can undergo leaf insertion can also be cut, and these plants generally have the characteristic of rapid growth, there is no significant difference.
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