Cutting PropagationFloral Careers Plant Propagation
Meristematic: these are composed of actively dividing cells and are responsible for plant growth.◦ apical meristems◦ lateral meristems (vascular cambium)
Permanent: these are composed of cells that are no longer dividing. They form the structure of the plant.
Plant Tissue Types
The Simplified Plant
Types of Cuttings
Stem Cuttings Leaf-Bud Cuttings Stem Sections Leaf Cuttings
Section of stem about 4-6 inches long and having at least 2 nodes.
The basal end of the cutting is inserted into a rooting medium.
Stem Cuttings
Stem Cutting of Fuchsia
At the nodes. At the cut end of the stem. Between the nodes. All 3 involve meristematic tissues.
Three Possibilities for Root Formation
cut end
nodesbetween the nodes
Leaf-Bud Cutting Consists of a leaf blade,
petiole, and a portion of the stem containing a bud.
Make and plant the cuttings in such a way that all 3 rooting possibilities exist.
Use a rooting hormone. Provide bottom heat. Maintain moisture and humidity. Avoid direct sunlight.
Successful Cutting Propagation
A good medium should be well-drained, yet have some moisture retaining capabilities:◦ 2 parts coarse perlite◦ 1 part sphagnum peat moss
Propagation Medium
coarse perlite sphagnum peat
moss
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propagation flat with clear dome rooting powder
electric propagation mats for bottom heat
House plants that can be propagated using this method include:◦ Hawaiian Ti Plant◦ Dracaena◦ Dumbcane◦ Chinese Evergreen
Stem Sections
Stem sections can be positioned vertically or horizontally
A select group of house plants can be propagated using leaf cuttings.
Examples include:◦ Snake Plant◦ Begonia◦ African violet◦ Peperomia
Leaf Cuttings
An assortment of leaf cuttings
Begonia leaf cutting; notice the new shoot in the center of the picture
Rooted Begonia leaf cuttings ready to transplant
Peperomia leaf cutting with new shoot
Rooted Peperomia leaf cutting ready to transplant
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