Which plants form offshoots?
Offshoots are small shoots that either grow directly on the mother plant or form the end of a short side shoot. The latter is often seen in succulents. In addition to the plants that cover the ground, pineapples and cacti also form offshoots. The shoots suitable for reproduction are also referred to as Kindl or Kindel.
instructions
- Choose a healthy, strong offshoot.
- Separate this as close as possible to the main shoot of the mother plant.
- Insert the offshoot into Potting soil and press the substrate on from all sides.
- If the offshoot is too heavy to stand upright, support it with a bamboo stick.
- Pour the potting soil lightly until the first shoots appear.
- Store the Growing pots(€ 16.68 at Amazon *) at temperatures from 19 ° C to 23 ° C.
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Tips
Do not expose the fresh offshoots to the blazing sun. Too intense light would allow the substrate to dry out quickly, so that increased watering would be necessary. This in turn would lead to waterlogging and nip the young roots in the bud.
Requirements for the offshoot
In order for a houseplant to propagate successfully with the help of a cuttings, your specimen must meet certain requirements, which are:
- It must have formed its own root.
- He must be big enough, healthy and strong.
- He must already have his own sheets.
tool
When separating a branch, the tool used plays an important role. Only use a sharp knife to make a clean cut. With a blunt blade you are forced to cut the offshoot rather to saw off. The frayed wound at the interface will heal poorly.
You should also disinfect the knife beforehand with pure alcohol from the pharmacy so that no germs get into the sap.
Tips
When cutting an offshoot, you not only have to pay attention to the integrity of the child, but also proceed carefully so that the mother plant is not damaged either.