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Slicing in water is one of the techniques most used to multiply specimens or exchange cuttings, something very simple to do but you must first have all the necessary information. Before you start cutting, it is very important that you know which species are the most suitable and what care they should receive during the rooting and transplanting phases.
Cuttings in water, together with layering, seeds and grafting, are the most common plant multiplication methods. This particular technique consists of submerging the base of a shoot in water to develop roots, and the plants that guarantee the best results are those with soft, non-woody stems. Keep reading this Green Ecology article if you want to know how to make cuttings in water.
Recommended plants
The most recommended indoor plants for cutting in water are:
- Ivy
- Begonia
- Phytonia
- The ciso
- The balsam
Very good results can also be achieved with begonia rex, sansiveria, ficus or African violet. It is important that you keep in mind that the stem is the only part that should remain in water, otherwise the sprout will rot.
How to cut
In order for the cutting to take root strongly in the water, you must cut the stem correctly. It is best to use a Bonsai scissors, a pruning shear, or a small razorThis way you will be able to make a firm and defined cut.
- Make the cut under the knot, which is the part of the stem that is more bulky than the rest.
- The length of the cutting depends on the type of species, being for example 7-12 cm for ivy or 15-25 for ficus.
- Then, put it in a container full of water, removing any lower leaves that it may have.
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