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Cutting of Gerbera jamesonii

Jane Margolis
2020-09-22 09:19:28
The cutting of Gerbera jamesonii is suitable for rooting in spring. To obtain cuttings, we need to cultivate, dig out the plant, cut the thick part of the rhizome, cut off the growth point, keep the lower part of the rhizome, plant and cultivate this part, and cuttage the cuttings that can be used in about two weeks. The soil can be made up of perlite and garden soil. When the buds grow several leaves, they can be cut and inserted into the sand bed.

I. time selection

The suitable temperature of Gerbera jamesonii is about 22-24 ℃, so the cutting selection is more suitable in spring, the temperature is suitable, and the humidity is relatively high, which is suitable for Cutting Rooting, and it is also helpful for the later growth. Cutting can be carried out in other seasons, but the survival rate is far lower than that in spring.

Gerbera

2. Preparing for cuttings

Select the plants with strong growth, dig them out of the soil, then remove the mud block attached to the root, then cut the thick part of the rhizome, remove the redundant leaves on the top, and then cut off the growth point to retain the lower rhizome. Plant this part in the planting box, maintain a suitable growth environment, about two weeks can grow axillary buds and adventitious buds, forming cuttings that can be used.

Gerbera

III. preparation of soil

The soil needs to be nutritious and breathable. It can be made up of perlite and garden soil, which can meet the needs of growth and discharge water when there is too much water.

IV. cutting

When the cultured shoots grow several leaves, you can cut them off and insert them into the sand bed. Maintain the surrounding temperature, about 25-30 days can take root.

Gerbera

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