Buying new plants from the nursery? Ever since there have been effective tools for rooting cuttings, ambitious gardeners no longer need it. Would you also like to propagate your plants independently? Use willow water to speed up rooting. You can even make the remedy yourself. In this article we explain how it works.

Willow water speeds up rooting

What is willow water?

Willow water is an extract naturally obtained from the bark of a willow branch. The genus of willow trees produces the useful growth hormone naturally. Therein lies the secret of why willows are so easy to propagate. In terms of its mode of action, willow water is similar to Clonex rooting powder. However, it is very easy to produce yourself and has been known to people for a long time.

Make your own pasture water

Save a lot of money and look forward to fast and healthy growth of your cuttings by making your own pasture water according to the following instructions:

  • Cut fresh, young branches of a willow.
  • These should be as thin as possible.
  • Spring is best for production.
  • But the chances of success are also good during summer or autumn.
  • Remove any leaves from the branches.
  • Shorten the branches to a length of 1 to 2 cm.
  • Fill a mug halfway with water, add the pieces of branch and let them soak for 2 or 3 days.
  • Remove the willow branches and pass the water through a sieve.

Note: Do not be alarmed if the liquid gives off an unpleasant odor and looks very cloudy. These properties arise from the natural breakdown of hormones. Since this is a (harmless) preliminary stage of mold formation, you should use up your pasture water completely within 2 weeks.

Propagate cuttings with willow water

To speed up the propagation of cuttings with the self-made willow water, proceed as follows:

  • Place loose cuttings in pasture water for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Drizzle the willow water on cuttings that have already been planted.
  • You can use the liquid on all types of plants.

Other positive effects

Not only the growth of your cuttings will accelerate thanks to the addition of pasture water. Experience has shown that the flowers appear more luxuriant and the plant grows stockier and fuller.

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