How to root chrysanthemum from a bouquet at home
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It is chrysanthemums that keep freshness in bouquets for the longest time. Surely many had the idea to try to root such a persistent and viable flower. It turns out that it is not so difficult to achieve root germination, after which all that remains is to transplant the plant onto a plot or into a sufficiently spacious pots.
Do chrysanthemums root from a bouquet
Reproduction of chrysanthemum by cuttings from a bouquet is not such a difficult task. It is important to select a suitable process and prepare correctly, not being mistaken with the timing.
Rooting a bouquet flower
What flowers are considered suitable
Despite the ease of germination of cuttings, the procedure requires compliance with certain conditions. The shoots that are most likely to take root must meet the following requirements:
- there are no traces of rot on the branches;
- the twigs look healthy, they are tough, resilient and strong.
- twigs were formed not so long ago, but not too young.
Most of all, lateral branches are adapted for rooting. They are the ones who release root shoots faster than others.
The right time for grafting
The spring months are considered the most optimal period for a quick and trouble-free germination of a plant, but autumn or winter is not the most suitable time.
When deciding when and how to propagate chrysanthemum by cuttings from a bouquet, you should pay attention to the size of the flowers and their branching bush. Shrub varieties with a large number of stems, with large and small inflorescences, are more likely to grow in March. And the flowers are of medium size on one stem - in April-May, sometimes even in June.
How to choose the right flower for grafting
You need to be prepared for the fact that not all harvested cuttings will give roots. To obtain a lush and viable plant bush, material should be carefully selected for future seedlings. Only a sufficiently strong flower can take root equally well on a windowsill or in a flower garden near the house.
Flower in a flower bed and in a flowerpot
Stalk preparation
Cuttings should be prepared very carefully for growing. The step-by-step procedure is as follows:
- Suitable branches, 8-10 cm long, are cut from the bush using a sterile tool and making an incision at an angle of 45 ° C.
- The lower part of the harvested segments is kept in a root growth stimulator. The preparations are added to the water, adding no more than a pinch.
- The segments are left in the nutrient fluid from 2 hours to a day.
Of the available stimulating formulations, it is recommended to use "Epin", "Zircon" or "Kornevin". Experienced growers say that it is enough to sprinkle the lower cuts with powder before leaving the twig in the water. To propagate a flower from an already planted bush should be the same.
Choosing a suitable container for planting
Not every container is suitable for rooting a chrysanthemum.Preference should be given to a wide pots, where there is enough space for the development of the root system, which does not grow in depth, but to the sides. There must be a sufficient drainage layer at the bottom. For these purposes, it is better to use small broken brick, sand or expanded clay. Good air permeability will prevent the risk of decay of the still weak and delicate rhizome.
Rooting technology of cuttings
For those who first turn to recommendations on how to grow a chrysanthemum from a bouquet at home, it will be useful to learn the intricacies and details of the procedure.
What soil is needed
The soil mixture used must be light and have a neutral acidity index. It can be prepared with your own hands from deciduous and sod soil, with the addition of river sand. It will not be superfluous to add peat. For fertilization, you can take chicken manure or a small amount of rotted manure. Before planting the segments with roots in the soil, it must be watered well, and then loosened a little.
If a new plant is planned to be immediately grown on a personal plot, then a sunny corner on a hill is chosen. The soil in this place should be loose. Under such conditions, the chrysanthemum will form a neat bush and will delight with long flowering.
Planting segments
Planting a cuttings
Chrysanthemum gave roots in a vase: how to plant? The sprout can be placed in a flowerpot or directly on a flower bed. In the latter case, a scheme for planting seedlings is used at a distance of 0.3-0.6 meters from each other. Too frequent placement will hinder the development of the bushes. It is not worth pulling out too deep pits, it is enough to make a 2-3 cm depression with your finger. The earth around the seedling is compacted and moistened.
When new roots and shoots appear
In early spring, planting material can take up to 25 days to take root, and in warmer months - only 2 weeks. The exact timing of the emergence of new roots and twigs will depend on the level of heat (preferably 17-24 ° C) and soil moisture.
Flower care after planting
Not the least importance in how to root a chrysanthemum from a bouquet at home is the proper care of the seedling after planting. Creating a suitable environment will ensure the best survival rate.
Illumination and temperature conditions
In the early days, young plants are sheltered from the sun's rays. However, a window sill on the north side of the apartment or a plot in the shade for chrysanthemums is also contraindicated. Due to insufficient lighting, the flower will gradually wither and may die.
Watering rules and humidity
Watering the chrysanthemum bushes until it can take root should only be done when the soil under them dries out. The land in which it is planted should not be exposed to overdrying or excessive moisture - both can adversely affect the seedlings.
How to feed a young sprout
The first feeding of seedlings is timed to the appearance of new shoots in the seedling. Nitrogen fertilizers can be used, but in moderation. If the soil contains enough peat or humus, you can skip this. After 2 weeks, the sprouts are fertilized with mineral compositions for flowering plants, but diluting them in minimal concentrations.
Planting a flower on a site
Usually, moving to a personal plot is carried out when the seedling is strong enough. This means that after it was possible to root the chrysanthemum in the pot, it had time to harden. In the early days, the flower is left in the fresh air for no more than a few minutes, gradually increasing this time to 12 hours, including evening time.
Landing on the site
When it's possible
Disembarkation is carried out in the spring after the snow has completely melted and in the absence of the threat of frost.It is better to do this in case of increased cloudiness or even during drizzling precipitation. In this case, the plant takes root more easily in a new place. A few days before the procedure, the soil should be dug up by mixing peat, ash or nitrophosphate to it.
Observing the described technique of sprouting chrysanthemums, you can preserve flowers that were presented in connection with any significant event for a long time. A new plant, propagated by cuttings, will perfectly decorate a flower bed or an apartment and will delight you with pleasant memories for a long time.
