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Plant Propagation : things to consider...
- selecting a plant of a suitable variety, health, size.
- deciding on the size of cutting preferred and a suitable tool to take the cutting.
- ensure it is a good time of the season for this type of propagation.
- choose a media(dirt) and a container.
- decide on the process or treatment you will employ(plant specific).
- Steps to taking a cutting:
- organise your container, media and tools
- choose stock plant carefully.
- prune above a node with a clean cut without damaging the host plant.
- remove stem to just below the last remaining node on the cutting, cutting on a 30-40degree angle.
- remove lower leaves and trim remaining leaves each by one third to reduce transpiration whilst waiting for root growth.
- moisten the media thoroughly and make holes in neat rows with a dibber(stick,pencil or finger) adequate for your cuttings.
- place cuttings in the dibbed holes ensuring the leaves are not touching the media or the other cuttings.
- label and complete records!
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