Subtleties of breeding Begonia cuttings
Varieties of begonias very much, but to find on sale a favorite flower is not so easy. It is much easier to have a similar home a few bushes that will please unique beauty of its leaves and flowers.
Make it quite easy: it is enough to use one of several methods of propagation to get multiple identical plants.
Among them:
· stems cuttings;
· cuttings leaves
· reproduction dividing sheet.
cuttings stems
The most common method of propagation of begonias - stems cuttings. To do this, you need to cut pieces of stem length of 7-12 cm. Suit tops of the plants or the middle part. If leaves much better to remove superfluous to give additional strength to the germ.
No need to be planted directly in the ground stalk let slices em a couple of hours and allowed to air dry. two methods can be used then: to achieve the appearance of roots in water or planted in special soil stalk.
The first method uses soft water at room temperature. A container of water put in a warm bright place, avoiding direct sunlight. When roots reached 1-2 cm, the germ can safely be planted in a pot.
If the lower section will begin to rot, it is better to remove and repeat the procedure again.
Most often, rooting stems after drying, are planted in the substrate or primer for the purchase of begonias. To do this, take a small pot, the bottom of which is poured drainage, and on top - ready ground. Sapling planted at a depth of 1-2 centimeters.
On top of the plant is closed plastic container or film, which should not touch the stem and leaves. perspiration will soon be talking about that ideal conditions for rooting flower.
In a short time, and will start to appear young leaves. The container can be removed, and the plant is transplanted in a pot large.
sheet cuttings
No less a popular way to get a new plant - cuttings leaves. It is best to carry out the procedure in the spring. For best results, take the biggest piece of paper with a strong handle.
Handle put in water at room temperature, and made up with it as necessary as long as no roots appear.
Leaf planted in soil must be very careful not to damage the fragile plant.
Dividing the sheet
It is amazing but to get a few begonias can be with just a single leaf. The sheet is placed on a hard surface and cut into several pieces.
ImportantTo each piece was present streak. A plate placed on a small layer of wet wool is laid on top of the sheet and from above are covered with the film, creating mini teplichku.
When will the roots, the film is removed, and the young plants are planted in the ground carefully.
Cuttings begonias - a fascinating process. And that he has brought to fruition, it is important to comply with wise counsel.