Raise cuttings in water or plant them straight into the ground? If you have decided on the latter method, you will find detailed instructions in this article. We will also explain the advantages and disadvantages of this variant to you.
Rooting cuttings in soil is a safe but less intuitive method
Advantages and disadvantages at a glance
In addition to the option of rooting cuttings in soil, there is also the option of growing them in water. Below we compare the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.
Advantages of rooting in soil
- Safer method
- Plant develops stronger roots from the start
- Easy storage on the windowsill
At first, the cuttings still have very delicate, sensitive roots. The advantage over water rooting is that neither unusable water roots form nor does repotting provoke injuries to the shoots.
Disadvantages of rooting in soil
- Breeding takes longer
- no insight into the development status
Rooting in the water glass happens faster because water roots form here after a short time. However, these play no role in the later growth of the plants. Although you can watch the roots as they develop, you can usually rely on the soil under the right conditions for a healthy root system to form.
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- Prepare seed pots (€16.68) with fresh substrate.
- When choosing soil, consider the nutrient needs of each species.
- If the plants do not tolerate waterlogging, you should incorporate drainage into the pot.
- After taking the cuttings, poke a hole in the ground with a thin wooden stick.
- Here you insert the cutting carefully.
- Make sure that the interface comes into contact with the substrate so that it can absorb water.
- Water the cuttings vigorously so that they sink in well.
- Then pour off the excess water.
- Store the seed pots in a bright place.
- Keep the substrate moist and avoid waterlogging.
- If the plant needs high humidity, cover the pot with clear plastic wrap.
- Air them daily to avoid mold.
Note: Conditions in the nursery pot will not prepare your cuttings for ground frost. Therefore, only plant them in the garden after the ice saints.