Rooting any cuttings in water: how to see roots, not rot

Well, I finally managed to take the coveted cutting of a plant from a friend. If you want to root it in water, then read the article to the end. And I will share with you my secrets of a successful event)

A sharp point of controversy for flower growers is what to root the cuttings. Some do not recognize a can of water, others turn up their nose from a glass of soil in a greenhouse.

Which of the ways is better - it is impossible to say for sure. Everyone has their own practical experience. In theory, literally any cuttings can be rooted in water. As well as in the ground. After all, both water and substrate play the role of a nutrient medium. I will share with you my observations on how to get the long-awaited roots, and not lose a flower due to rot.

Water

I always use boiled water. Because during boiling, some of the harmful substances and (most importantly!) Bacteria-putrefactive fungi evaporate from it. A cut of a cutting is a wound of a plant, through which any byaka can penetrate into the tissues.

Stalk

The lower part of the leaves on the handle must be cut off. They must not be in the water! Because this increases the risk of rot at times.

And the cutting, which is still without roots, cannot normally contain a lush crown. Get rid of excess ballast without pity. If necessary, form a beautiful bush later.

A little about stimulants (briefly!)

I am against the thoughtless use of root growth stimulants. A viable cutting will do great on its own when its time comes. But if you really want this particular specimen to be born (a rare species, hard-to-root cuttings - a rose, for example), then in the store "Kornevin" and "Heteroauxin" are at your service.

Do you prefer folk remedies? Please do not add foods like sugar or honey to the water. Kill the microflora. They say that natural growth stimulants are considered to be aloe juice and water in which willow branches have stood.

The design itself

It is clear that the capacity should be adequate in size to the size of the cutting. This option gives very good results:

But with simple plants like pelargonium, you can do without it!

And now the most important thing is what to do with water in the process:

Never change the water completely. It has already formed a microflora that is optimal for the growth of new roots. Just add a new one as needed when the old one evaporates!