Propagation by cuttings of lemon. process Features

Reproduction of lemon - is responsible procedure. Before her start, you need to arm themselves with knowledge to avoid disappointment occurred due to improperly executed steps.

This article will try to make out the details and features of propagation by cuttings of lemon in the home.

preparation of cuttings

It is best to start the process in the spring, at a time when most plants are waking up from hibernation and starts to increase vegetative mass. Is no exception to this, and lemon.

Handle for reproduction is selected well developed, with poluodrevesnevevshim barrel, about 12 cm long.

It is necessary to leave 3-4 leaves, remove the rest.

The remaining leaves are cut by half. This is to ensure that the power plant was the formation of the root system, rather than the vegetative mass.

Stalk is cut with a sharp knife, at an angle of 45 °. He then placed in a solution with a growth enhancer for several hours.

For this purpose the IAA, Appin, kornevin or other growth stimulant.

planting cuttings

The prepared graft is planted in a container as follows:

drainage · wakes up in the bottom of the tank;

· Then poured a substrate sheet consisting of a mixture of humus and sand, perlite;

· In the middle of the pot is a depression in which the stalk is planted at a depth of 3.5-4 cm;

· Slightly compacted soil, watered it;

· Poured on top sand, vermiculite and then to retain moisture in the substrate.

Capacity to handle covered with glass or film hood to create conditions conducive to the rapid establishment of the plant. Mini Teplicka aired every day.

Care handle

After the process to take root, will start to develop the aerial part, the shelter is gradually removed. First, the plant opens for 1 hour per day, gradually increasing the time, in 10 days covering material is removed altogether.

Contains lemon on a well-lit windowsill, but you must make sure that the direct rays of the sun does not shine.

Further care is timely watering, fertilizing plants. Periodically, it is necessary to spray water from the sprinkler.

Each year, the lemon is transplanted into a pot slightly larger than the previous one.

Rooted cutting will soon turn into a plant that not only decorate the room, but after a few years will bring its owner a delicious and healthy fruit.