A foolproof little trick for cuttings, rooting cuttings is no longer difficult

Compared with other methods, many people prefer propagation by cuttings, not only clean and hygienic, but also simple and quick, easy to do, even beginners can quickly learn and put it into practice.

But the problem is that the success rate of cuttings is not very high. Sometimes you excitedly cut a slip for rooting, and after waiting a long time you still do not see the slip root, and that feeling is quite frustrating.

Below, the editor will introduce a little cutting trick that is not only easier to do and very beginner-friendly, but also has an extremely high success rate, so high it could even be called zero failure. So, let us take a look.

1

First prepare a rectangular block of sponge, preferably black or gray, which helps the slip root. Then poke a small hole in the sponge so the slip can be inserted.

The sponge has excellent water retention and breathability. It can not only create a favorable moist environment for the slip, but because the sponge is fairly soft, it also offers some protection to the newly grown roots.

2

Choose a suitable branch as the slip, then cut off part of the bottom, dip it in rooting powder, and insert it into the hole poked in the sponge in advance. Be careful to properly trim the leaves on the slip to prevent unnecessary consumption of nutrients.

3

Prepare a container filled with clean water, then put the sponge with the inserted slip inside the container. The clean water in the container does not need to be too much; just keep the water level at one-half of the sponge.

4

Then place the container in a well-ventilated spot with bright, indirect light for care. If the surrounding humidity is low, you can spray clean water around the container.

Next, pay attention to whether the water level inside the container drops, and refill the container in time. Be careful to change the water once a week to keep a good, clean environment inside the container.

5

After about three weeks, the slip will be able to sprout and root. Once the roots of the slip inside the container are growing steadily and the number of roots is fairly large, you can consider transplanting it into a pot.

When transplanting, you can gently tear off the sponge around the root area, or you can transplant the sponge into the soil along with it. Because the sponge is fairly soft, it will not have any adverse effect on the growth of the plant's roots.

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