Leaf bud cuttings PROPAGATION

11-05-09

ACTIVITIES: Today we did leaf bud cuttings for the first time. I am finding propagation really enjoyable and interesting. I took 3 cuttings off a Camellia Japonica plant. The cuttings were approx 15cm long (see attatched photo). The next step was to cut these into small stem and 1 leaf cuttings (see attatched photo). A lateral cut was made right above the bud. The angle of the cut should be the same as the width of the stem. 12 cuttings were prepared and the ends of the stems dipped into a semi hardwood purple gel. The cuttings were then placed into a punnet full of prop mix. Prop mix was made up of 15L pasturised sand, 15l coco peat, 15L perlite, 45g trichodry and 100g of mini osmocote. 12 cutting were then placed in the punett with all leaves facing out in the same direction.

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TOOLS: Secueteres.

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