Cut and prepare barberry cuttings - this is what you should pay attention to
Expert pruning in combination with careful preparation is the secret of success for lively rooting cuttings. You should therefore pay particular attention to the first steps in the process of propagation. How to do it right:
- Sharpen knives or scissors and carefully disinfect them
- Put on gloves with long cuffs to protect against the long, pointed thorns
- Cut off semi-lignified, non-flowering head cuttings with a length of 10 to 15 cm
- Ideal intersection: just below an eye, leaf knot or bud
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In the last step of the preparation, please remove all leaves, apart from one or two pairs of leaves at the tip of the shoot.
Insert cuttings perfectly - this is how it works
In order for barberry cuttings to take root quickly, the substrate must not be too rich in nutrients. Therefore, please fill a seed tray or small pots with lean pricking or herb soil. As a tempting motivation for rapid root growth, lay a wafer-thin layer of compost on the bottom of the container before adding the substrate. The cuttings will do their best to send their tender roots through the lean layer to the nutrient buffet.
Spray that Growing substrate(€ 12.99 at Amazon *) with water and insert the cuttings two-thirds of their length. A transparent lid or a plastic bag put over it creates a warm, humid microclimate. Under the influence of the so-called 'tense air', it does not take long before a fresh shoot appears. The cover can then be removed.
Care tips for Berberis offshoots
Barberry cuttings feel in good hands in the partially shaded, warm place by the window or on the balcony. Please ventilate the cover daily so that no fungi can spread. It is important to note that the Potting soil is continuously slightly damp. Sauerthorn cuttings do not receive fertilizer.
Tips
Discard any leftover cuttings and other things Clippings Please do not use barberries in pastures or paddocks. Apart from the berries, all parts of the plant are poisonous. If animals have access to the compost heap in the garden, we recommend that they be disposed of with household waste.
