Reproduction of fuchsia by cuttings at home
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The southern beauty fuchsia can be propagated using cuttings, seeds and leaves. Forcing from seeds or leaves will take a lot of tinkering, and a positive outcome is not guaranteed. And the reproduction of fuchsia by cuttings at home even a novice florist can do it.
Preparation of planting material
This ampelous shrub has 113 species. The most common: Fuchsia boliviana, Fuchsia magellanica, Fuchsia splendens. Lovers of flowering plants are interested in the question of how fuchsia reproduces. The easiest way to grow it is cuttings.
Fuchsia blooming
You need to know how to properly cut fuchsia. You need to choose a stalk with the following characteristics:
- young but hardened stem;
- length from 10 to 20 cm;
- the presence of 2-3 kidneys.
First, cut off suitable branches at a 45 degree angle with a sharp knife. An incision is made under the lower leaves. The leaves are removed, leaving only the top two leaves and cutting them in half. Above, they also make an oblique cut.
How to root a cutting in the ground
It is better to propagate fuchsia in the spring - the probability is so great that all the cuttings will be accepted. There are several ways to propagate fuchsia. One of them is rooting into soil without germination.
To begin with, you should prepare a soil mixture of 90% high moor peat, adding 10% vermiculite to it. It is advisable to add some more sphangum moss. Stir the mixture thoroughly.
Rooting the cuttings in the ground
Step-by-step instructions for rooting a cutting:
- Fill a clear plastic cup with soil.
- Make a depression in the ground.
- Plant the sprout vertically so that the leaves do not touch the ground.
- Water the plant and cover with a cropped plastic bottle.
The container with sprouts should be placed in a bright, cool place, but not on a window on the south side, otherwise the sun's rays will dry the seedlings.
How to prepare containers for planting fuchsia cuttings
In order for the rooting of fuchsia cuttings at home to be successful, you must first prepare the containers. A transparent plastic cup (100-gram or 200-gram) will come in handy, you need to pierce the bottom in it.
First, drainage is laid in order to avoid excess moisture, with a layer of 1.5 cm. Then they are covered to the top with soil. Cups with shoots are placed in a large container.
How to plant correctly
In addition to rooting the cuttings in the ground, there are other ways to propagate fuchsia at home. You can plant them in peat tablets, in a glass of water, in perlite.
How to root cuttings in peat tablets
A good result is obtained by rooting cuttings in peat tablets. Having carried out the cuttings of fuchsia and rooting the plant in this way, you can be sure that the sprout will definitely take root and will grow rapidly in the future.
Planting stages:
- Soak a peat tablet in water for 10-15 minutes.
- Cut off the stalk, stepping back 1 cm from the bottom pair of leaves.
- Leaves of the plant can be left, but the largest ones are best cut in half.
- Plant it in swollen peat so that the lower knot remains visible.
- Cover the plastic container with polyethylene.
There will be enough moisture for the appendage, so you do not need to water it, but you will have to remove the film for 10-15 minutes for airing.
Usually the stalk sprouts 2-3 weeks after planting. But deviations in one direction or another are possible. As soon as the first leaves appear, the film should be removed, and the plant should be watered regularly, avoiding drying out.
How to root cuttings in a glass of water
How to root fuchsia in water with 100% germination guarantee? To do this, you should know what time of the year it is best to do it. This breeding method is best used in March-April or September-October. Then you can count on a positive outcome. The indoor climate (not hot or cold) at this time will have a positive effect on the cuttings.
Cuttings in a glass of water
The procedure is as follows:
- Pour cooled boiled water into a glass.
- Add 1 tablet of activated carbon.
- Cut off all the leaves from the cutting, except for the top one.
- Dip it in water, cover with plastic wrap on top.
The first roots should appear on the 4-5th day, and when they reach 2-5 cm, the plant can be transplanted into a pot.
How to root fuchsia cuttings in perlite
After successfully grafting fuchsia, you can try to root it in perlite. The actions are as follows:
- Pour perlite into a plastic cup.
- Fill with water and place the handle in a glass at a 45-degree angle.
- Make a greenhouse by covering with a plastic bottle or plastic bag.
- Wait for the roots to appear, and then transplant them into pots with soil.
The improvised greenhouse should be exposed to light, but not in direct sunlight. From time to time, the bottle or bag needs to be removed to ventilate the sprout. If necessary, you can spray the soil around the cutting with water.
How to transplant cuttings
After the process of growing the roots is completed, fuchsia should be propagated by transplanting the cuttings into pots. The containers chosen for transplanting should not exceed the earthen lump of the sprout with roots by more than 2 cm. It is better to purchase soil for flowers in the store: universal or for violets.
Transplanting cuttings
The stalk with roots must be transplanted into a pot and covered again with a greenhouse so that the plant can more easily endure stress. You can leave the bag on top so that the air is constantly ventilated.
If the sprout feels good, then after a week the greenhouse can be removed completely. If the fuchsia is moping and looks lethargic, then you need to spray it with water, inflate and tie the bag on top. Keep the sprout in such conditions until the situation improves for the better.
Post-transplant care
Learning how to properly propagate fuchsia at home is half the battle. We also need to provide her with good care.
After transplanting into the ground, it is better to place the flower on the northern or eastern windowsill. If possible, leave it on the balcony, but only so that the sun does not shine on the sprouts. If it's autumn and the nights are cool, fuchsia can freeze.
Water the plant with filtered and settled water. Do not allow the leaves to wither. When it's summer, the flowerpot can be put in a tray of water or sprayed with a spray bottle.
In spring and autumn, fuchsia needs to be fed with a mixture in which phosphorus and potassium are present. If you use a nitrogen fertilizer, the fuchsia will grow green, but it may not bloom.
Propagation of fuchsia by cuttings is most convenient. In this way, after 2-3 weeks, you can get a finished plant, which in the near future will delight you with beautiful flowers.
