One of the most difficult tasks for flower growers is the successful rooting of cuttings. Some plants root easily, while others require special efforts and do not always take root successfully. Today I will present a method that is effective even on the most capricious cuttings, using only a few home remedies and phytosporin.
Aloe as a natural root stimulant
Aloe juice is known for its stimulating properties, which help speed up the rooting process better than many special preparations.
I grow aloe and every spring I cut off the juiciest leaves and cut them into pieces.
I place the cuttings in the cuts of the aloe leaves for a day, which contributes to the beginning of the rooting process, after which they can be planted in the ground.
Preparation and planting of cuttings
The ideal soil for rooting is a light substrate that allows moisture and air to pass through to avoid rotting cuttings. I use a mixture of soil for succulents with the addition of perlite or vermiculite.
Before planting, I water the substrate abundantly with a solution of phytosporin, which prevents rotting and saturates the soil with beneficial microorganisms. This contributes to the rapid development of roots.
For 1.5 liters of warm water, I add a teaspoon of phytosporin and let it steep for several hours.
Creating Conditions for Rooting
I plant the cuttings in the substrate and water them with clean water. Then I cover the plantings with a mini greenhouse with a plastic bag and place them in a bright place on the windowsill.
Accelerating rooting with yeast
As soon as the soil starts to dry, I use the second rooting stimulant – yeast infusion. I add 5 grams of fresh yeast and a teaspoon of honey to a liter of warm water.
I dissolve the yeast mixture in a small amount of warm water and let it sit for a few hours. Then I water the cuttings with this solution and make sure that the soil is moist.
This method shows impressive rooting efficiency and achieves a survival rate of 90%.
