Fuchsia, Ibisco and other blooms are the ideal protagonists of the cuttings to be done now, in late spring, for having balconies and gardens full of color during the summer.
Those who love to cultivate plants know well that this is the right time to multiply the favorite varieties. Whether you have a small balcony or an entire flowerbed, it is always useful to know what are the plants that spread best in this period. Just a pair of scissors, a vase with good soil and a pinch of patience. You don’t need a botanical garden to start: even a corner well exposed to the sun can give great results. Some cuttings root so quickly that they seem to want to live at all costs. And when you see the first sprouts, it is difficult to retain satisfaction. After all, it is also a way to save, as well as to decorate with a personal touch.
There is something special in observing a new life sprouting from a simple sprig. In a short time, what looked like an experiment becomes an integral part of summer green. And it is precisely from these small gestures that the most lively balconies are born.
Fuchsia, Ibisco and Gerans: Easy summer blooms to multiply with the cuttings
When it comes to cuttrythe first to come to mind are the most common flower plants in the hot months. The reason is simple: they are vigorous plants, often rapid growth, which are well suitable for this type of propagation. Among the first to be reproduced there is the fucsiabeloved for its pending and colorful flowers. By cutting a sprig under a knot and leaving it root in water or in a mix of peat and sand, you can get a new seedling ready to bloom in a few months. Also thehibiscus It lends itself well: the wood or semi -lignous cuttings, taken from healthy and not too young branches, take root easily if maintained wet and in a luminous position. A trick? Covering the jar with a transparent plastic bag can create a greenhouse mini effect that promotes rooting.
Then there are i geraniumspractically tireless: they multiply easily and offer abundant blooms throughout the summer. In this case, it is better to choose apical cuttings and let the cut dry before stopping them: prevents the risk of rot.
Other plants to try: balcony and garden surprises
Not only fuchsia and hibiscus. In this period you can also make cuttings of other flowery or decorative species that is worth trying. Some are less known, but give great satisfaction. Many of these plants are easily found in nurseries or can be obtained with an exchange between enthusiasts. Sometimes just ask the neighbor to discover interesting varieties that would never have taken into consideration. It is also a good way to fill pots and planters without spending a fortune. With a little attention, these cuttings can turn into real light points in the garden. What if one does not take root? No problem, it tries again: this is also part of the game.
Here are some interesting varieties to keep an eye on in this period:
- Bulletproof (or blue jasmine): He loves the heat and produces celestial flowers in abundance. The cuttings must be made with not too hard branches, and root well with the use of radical hormones.
- Lantana: ideal for large flower beds or vases, tolerates the heat and attracts butterflies. The half-caught cuttings are made in May and rooted in two to three weeks.
- Begonia: you can multiply both from the leaf and from the stem. It is perfect for those looking for decorative plants from half shadow.
- Coleus: colorful leaves and very easy to multiply. Just a sprig in water, and the roots appear in a few days.
We tend to underestimate how much it is Gratifying to see a seedling growing from cuttings grow. Each time it is a small botanical miracle.
Errors to avoid and useful tricks for successful cuttings
You don’t need green thumb, but some attention makes the difference. Meanwhile, never make cuttings with branches in bloom: the energy would all go in flowering, not in the formation of the roots.
Better to take the twigs early in the morning, when they are more hydrated, and use well -sharp and clean scissors. Not everyone does it, but it is good practice to eliminate the lower leaves to prevent them from rotting in contact with the ground or water.
Il substrate It is right: sand and peat, or perlite and coconut fiber, they are ideal because they retain humidity but let the roots breathe. If you keep the container in a bright but not too hot place, and it is vaporized every now and then to maintain humidity, you will be more likely to success.
Curious to know that some even recommend talking to the cuttings: will it be true or only suggestion? However, it is a gesture that does not hurt.
The plants they love each other, they feel. And maybe they reciprocate with new leaves and buds.
Those who have never tried, should start right now: summer is upon us, and there is still time to prepare a green corner all to be enjoyed.
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