A detailed guide to violet cutting propagation techniques, easy enough for beginners to learn

The violet is a fairly well-known flower, and its purple blooms look extremely noble and elegant. The most common propagation methods for violets are cutting propagation and seed propagation, generally with seed propagation as the main method, but cutting propagation can also be used. So how do you carry out cutting propagation of violets? Let's find out together.

1. Preparation of cuttings

First, select healthy, robust leaves from the mother plant, cut them off while keeping 2 cm of the petiole, then soak the wounded part of the leaf in a phenylacetic acid solution for 1-2 hours, which allows it to take root as quickly as possible. After removing the soaked leaves, place them in a cool, ventilated spot to dry, and then they are ready for cutting.

2. Growing medium

For the growing medium, it is best to choose loose, breathable peat soil, which not only retains water and allows air through but is also rich in humus, helping the plant grow as quickly as possible. For the growing container, you can choose a flower pot or something like a small cup or bottle, and transplant after the cuttings have successfully rooted. Note, however, that the growing container must have drainage holes at the bottom, to avoid water accumulation causing the cutting to fail.

3. Cutting

When cutting, dip the bottom of the leaf in some rooting powder, then insert it into the medium. If it is a stem, the depth is about 4 cm, while for a leaf it is about 2 cm, inserting the petiole completely. When cutting leaves, be careful not to accidentally damage the leaf. After watering thoroughly, place it in a cool spot. If the temperature is unsuitable, you can cover the pot and soil with plastic film to keep it warm and moist, promoting root growth. When sealing the opening, leave a few breathing holes, then place it in a cool, ventilated spot.

4. Care and transplanting

Stem cuttings generally take root in 2 weeks, while leaves are a little slower, generally needing 3-4 weeks to take root. During the rooting period, keep the medium moist and control the temperature between 18-24°C. Generally, new seedlings can grow within two months. At this point, normal care and transplanting can begin. With proper care, the newly propagated violets can bloom after half a year.

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