In April, making cuttings of ornamental plants is one of the simplest and most effective methods to obtain a flowery and luxuriant balcony throughout the summer. With few precautions and a pinch of patience, you can transform a bare corner into a small colorful oasis.
April is the right time to get your hands in the earth, experiment with gardening scissors and start multiplying the most loved plants. You don’t need a heartless green thumb, just a little curiosity and desire to try: the Gerani cuttings, lavender, rosemary and fuchsia They take root easily and give great satisfaction.
A good idea, before starting, is to get recycled jars, light soil and a spray to maintain constant humidity. Just for Start on the right footno?
Because April is the perfect month for the cuttings
It is often said that every season has its “mood“, And for the April plants it is that of restart. After the cold months, the branches begin to fill up with new sprouts, the sun becomes warmer but not yet aggressive, and the air is full of humidity: all ideal conditions for stimulating rooting.
The Spring cuttings They have an extra gear. They develop faster, they do not risk suffering too much for the summer heat and can be transplanted in time to explode with colors when the days become longer.
It is interesting to note that also plants that are usually purchased already grownlike petunias or hydrangeas, can instead be easily propagated. Just choose a young and healthy sprig, cut it with a clear corner under a knot and remove the lower leaves. At that point, either you put it in the water or directly on the ground, always maintaining a good level of humidity.
In short, April is the month of courage: you dare, experience, it turns out that nature knows how to be generous with those who want to get their hands dirty.
The easiest plants to multiply on the balcony
Not all plants respond in the same way to cutting technique. For those who are novice, it is advisable to start with the most resistant and generous ones. Here are some:
- Geraniums: a real guarantee for sunny balconies. The cuttings easily root in the water.
- Lavender: Perfumed and rustic, it should be cut just below a knot and prefers the earth rather than water.
- Fucsia: He loves the shadow and lends himself very well to the spring propagation.
- Rosemary: as well as beautiful, it is also useful in the kitchen. It prefers a sandy substrate and a dry climate.
- Basil: It can be multiplied continuously, even if only with a glass of water on the windowsill.
Of course, these are just some of the most common varieties. There are those who delight with fatty plants, some with house plants: everyone can find their ideal formula for the perfect balcony.
Some tricks to make them run without stress
Whoever says that the cuttings are complicated probably skipped some ride fundamental. The secret lies in detail, those who often underestimate themselves.
A first useful advice? Avoid making cuttings in the hottest hours of the day. Better early in the morning or the late afternoonwhen the plants are not stressed by direct light.
Another important point is thecutting tool: It must be well sharp and clean, in order not to crush the stem and do not transmit diseases. A precise and inclined cut facilitates rooting.
Finally, watch out for climate: the cuttings must be kept in a bright but not exposed to the direct sun. A DIY mini-series, with a cut plastic bottle, can make miracles to maintain high humidity.
What if nothing is seen after a week? No panic. Some plants also employ 15-20 days before issuing the first roots. The important thing is not to surrender.
Sometimes one is enough cutting successful to feel expert gardeners. And whoever succeeds once, usually no longer stops.
Now it’s the perfect time to look at the balcony with different eyes, grasp some promising sprigs and start this small green magic. The Talee of April They are not only a trick from experts, but a real rebirth ritual for those who love plants and colors of summer.
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