1. Propagating from seeds is the most common provided there are flowers. Seeds are sown and then transplanted once they get atleast the first two sets of leaves. Depending on the flowers and/or vegetables some germinate just within two days and some take over a month such as the Larkspur.
2. Some plants propagate through seeds as well as cuttings. Marigolds is one example. I did not know that until I noticed a branch that was discarded taking root
3. Several plants give out suckers that only need to be pulled out and planted. Cactus is one such as also ficus palms.
4. Begonia leaves cut into pieces and then sown develop roots and these cut leaves could be then planted elsewhere
5. Euphorbias are a strange lot. Their flowers produce plants right where they are on the plant itself.
6. Air layering and grafting is another technique that is used to propagate plants and this is more with roses. Air layering is to scrape out the skin of a branch while it is on the plant and covering it with soil which is then covered with plastic tied at both ends. Holes need to be made. This is watered until roots come out of the holes. The branch is then cut off and planted.
7. Grafting is to cut off a branch that has several swellings from the scion plant and grafted on the stock plant. A slit in the form of ‘T’ is made on the stock plant and the scion cutting – after removing its skin around up to the length of the ‘T’ – is inserted and firmly secured.
It will take about 7 to 8 days to see results. The stock plant should be trimmed above the level of the graft after the success of the graft. The tendency of the stock plant is to look after itself and there will be shoots of the stock plant emerging. This growth should be trimmed the moment it appears. A watch needs to be kept atleast in the first year.
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Those are some good facts right there. If there is anything I like about plants is how they grow. It's really interesting to watch and see how the seed germinates into a flower. Airlayering is one way that i have never heard about am reading about it now thanks for sharing this facts very informative
Thanks. Nature is marvelous indeed.
Growing plants is a skill but Plant propagation is the process of creating new plants from a variety of sources: seeds, cuttings, bulbs and other plant parts. Plant propagation can also refer to the artificial or natural dispersal of plants.
ropagating plants is an inexpensive and easy way to get new plants from plants you already have. This asexual means of reproduction produces a plant that is genetically identical to its parent.
There are a variety of plant propagation tools and methods; from taking cuttings to layering to dividing and more. The technique you select will depend on the type of plant you wish to propagate and the amount of time and effort you want to put into it.
One of the most amazing things about plants is that every cell has the ability to duplicate all parts and functions of the plant. By taking a cutting of a leaf or stem and creating the right conditions, you can create an entirely new plant (see Plant Anatomy Basics).
Start with a stock or “mother” plant that is in great health and has plenty of stems, so that if one is removed, it will not harm the plant.
Houseplants are often quite easy to propagate. Look for a healthy stem absent of flower buds, disease and insects. Using a sharp, sterile knife make a clean cut at a 45° angle to maximize the rooting area. Cuttings should be about 3-6 inches long (shorter if the plant is small) and include the tip of the stem, and at least two or three sets of leaves attached.
Remove the bottom set of leaves (new roots will often develop from this area) and dip the end you just cut into rooting gel. This will help seal the cut plant tissue and promote new root growth (optional). Then place the cutting into a small pot with moist vermiculite, perlite or other soilless potting mix.
Be sure to poke a small hole in the growing medium before placing the cutting into it. This way the rooting solution won’t rub off of the stem