Maple propagation by cuttings

Features of growing at home

Sedum indoor and outdoor cleaning are two different plants, even if they belong to the same variety. Due to the lack of opportunity for sedum to develop its root system in depth, it is more difficult to plant and care for such a plant. Household stonecrops need regular fertilization.

Location and lighting

In addition to nutrient problems, indoor sedum often lacks light. When choosing the most illuminated place, the main thing is not to expose the plant to direct sunlight, otherwise it can quickly dry out and fade.

Room temperature and humidity

Sedum is a thermophilic and moisture-loving plant, therefore, for comfortable growth, it must be kept in a room in which the average temperature does not drop below 20-23 degrees in summer and below 16-18 in winter.

Even those types of sedums that are frost-resistant in the open field quickly lose their natural feature in indoor conditions and become quite vulnerable.

To maintain a sufficient level of humidity, stonecrops must be regularly sprayed with a spray bottle. Depending on the variety, this procedure should be carried out from 1 time per day to 1 time in 2-3 days.

Requirements for the substrate and pot

The soil for stonecrops is selected organic, but not clean. Sand is added to each sedum substrate, and clay and small stones are added to some species.

Drainage must be placed on the bottom of the pot with a thick (2-3 centimeters minimum) layer. It is best to use small stones or brick chips for it.

There are no special requirements for a vessel for stonecrops, the main thing is that it retains heat well. It is best to choose pots made from natural materials.

Reproduction

Stonecrop reproduces in the same ways as "street". The only difference is that the "babies" of plants from the pot must first be dried a little, and only after that they must be lowered into the water. Most often they are oversaturated with moisture, so if you immediately place the cutting in liquid, it can start to rot. Indoor sedum also multiplies by dividing the bush, but this procedure is carried out only during transplantation, therefore it is less popular.

Home care for sedum requires more regular watering, fertilization and proper selection of the substrate, but in comparison with hundreds of other indoor plants, it still remains the most unpretentious and simple.

Sedum is a plant that amazes the imagination with its variety and ease of care. By choosing the right sort of sedum, a novice gardener can provide himself with a pet for many years, which easily multiplies and pleases with bright flowering every year.

Stonecrop care at home

Most species can be attributed to unpretentious plants, which even lazy growers can grow. The sedum plant makes very modest demands on its owner and needs a minimum for good health.

Lighting. Sedum is very photophilous and needs maximum light levels throughout the year. Direct sunlight is preferred. South facing windows are the best option when choosing a location. The eastern and western ones will be less suitable for him, and on the north one cannot do without additional illumination.

In winter, artificial lighting with phytolamps with support for 10-hour daylight hours will also require sedum cleaning on the southern windowsills. Otherwise, the succulent will not only fail to bloom, but may also lose its leaves.

Temperature. This succulent plant can withstand large temperature fluctuations, but the optimal summer range for it lies between 24 - 28 ° C.In winter, a cool content at 8 - 12 ° C is desirable, which will slow down vegetative processes and prevent the stretching of shoots in the dark. However, if the plant has enough artificial light, it is not necessary to lower the air temperature around it.

Watering is carried out very carefully. At certain times, both the bay and the overdrying of the earthen coma are harmful for sedum.

So, in the summer, watering should be regular and moderate, as the topsoil dries out. If the plant is not watered in time, it may lose some of its leaves. And although such a loss will not affect his health, since this is the plant's natural defense against drought, it will cause significant damage to the appearance.

In winter, sedum, on the contrary, is highly undesirable to flood. With a cool content, the process of evaporation of water is greatly slowed down, and prolonged waterlogging of the soil will lead to decay of the roots. At this time, watering the plants is significantly reduced, allowing the soil to dry out by half.

Air humidity. The succulent plant is accustomed to dry air, but spraying will help wash the dust off the leaves. It is not recommended to use a warm shower for these purposes, since in many species the leaves crumble from the slightest touch, and jets of water can lead to baldness of the plant.

The soil mixture for sedum should be loose, air and moisture permeable. Ready-made soil for cacti and succulents is well suited for him. You can also use ordinary garden soil of neutral acidity by adding coarse river sand to it.

For planting, it is advisable to choose wide flat pots, since the root system of this succulent is superficial. A good drainage layer of expanded clay or clay shards must be created at the bottom of the pot.

Top dressing. During the growing season, the plant is fed once a month with specialized complex fertilizers for cacti and succulents. From the middle of autumn, feeding is stopped and resumed only with the arrival of spring.

Only young plants need to be transplanted, and adults usually renew them every 3-4 years. Some species, for example Morgan's sedum, should be touched as little as possible and not disturbed by a transplant, since they are real touch-ups - they lose their leaves at the slightest touch. Transplanting such plants will not only not help, will not revive, but, on the contrary, will damage, completely depriving them of attractiveness.

Reproduction. At home, sedum is most often propagated by leaf and stem cuttings, less often by seeds. Before planting, the cutting is dried for 24 hours, and then it is added dropwise into the prepared soil. Shelter is not required. The rooting process is most successful at 16 - 20 ° C, roots appear after about 3 - 4 weeks.

Seeds are sown in spring or autumn, scattering them over the ground and not dropping them. The germination process takes place in bright light and high humidity, for which a bowl with seeds is covered with glass or film and placed under a lamp.

Diseases and pests. Sedum is practically not affected by pests.

Diseases are most often caused by improper plant care.

- Falling leaves - especially inherent in some species and occurs when there is a lack of watering, light, or even simple touch. - Rot of the roots and root collar - too frequent watering, especially when kept cold. - Leaves dry and shrivel - lack of moisture and too high air temperature. - Pulling stems and internodes - the plant lacks light.

2.Cleaning planting and care

2.1. Plant propagation

Breeding sedum is a sheer pleasure. It propagates very easily by leaf or stem cuttings or by division.

1. It is enough to take stem cuttings about 2 cm long and separate from the mother plant with a sharp sterile instrument.
2. The cut site must be dried for several days before planting.
3. Before planting, the lower leaves are removed from the cuttings.
4. Rooting is carried out in wet sand under a plastic cover or glass cover for 2 to 4 weeks.
5. Young plants are kept at a temperature of about 23 ° C, rooting of cuttings is quite simple.
6. The new growth that appears will indicate the successful rooting of plants.
7. Young adults should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Even leaves scattered over the surface of the soil take root easily, and cuttings that are on drying can form young leaves right in the leaf axils.

Adult, overgrown plants at home can be divided into several parts using a sharp, sterile tool. Make sure that each section has its own root system and a well-developed ground part.

Some species of stonecrop form small plants around them - babies, which are separated after they have formed their own roots and planted in separate cups.

Another breeding method is sowing seeds in spring in a moist and very porous substrate. Seedlings dive with the appearance of the first true leaves - small bushes are planted in separate containers.

2.2 How to transplant sedum

The sedum plant is transplanted in the spring, as it grows, when the roots have filled the substrate.

1. For planting, use shallow bowls with large drainage holes.
2. Sedum does not like spacious pots, as they have a very modest root system, and in addition, excess soil accumulates moisture and plants rot.
3. Mature plants need replanting approximately every 3 to 4 years.
4. The surface of the soil can be covered with a layer of coarse river sand or small multi-colored pebbles - this will add attractiveness to the composition, and, in addition, will allow moisture to quickly go deeper into the soil.
5. After planting in fresh soil, watering is stopped for several days, allowing the plant to heal possible damage to the root system and adapt to new conditions for itself.

2.3. Cultivation of stonecrop, pruning

Very unassuming houseplants that can tolerate neglect. Only some varieties require care and adherence to certain agricultural techniques.

In addition to being easy to grow, many sedum varieties look great in hanging baskets and are very showy plants.

It is very easy to maintain the compact and dense shape of the plant with the help of periodic shearing.

Some varieties are pinched at a young age to form additional lateral shoots.

To prevent the plant from tilting towards the light source - once a week, turn the pot a quarter of a turn - this measure will allow the formation of symmetrical strong bushes.

2.4 when sedum blooms

Spring Summer. Indoor plants rarely bloom due to the lack of light and the lack of a cool dormant period in the winter months.

2.5 Soil

They tolerate rather poor nutrients soils with excellent drainage.

Leafy soil can be used as a nutrient base.

The mixture should contain a large amount of coarse river sand. Perlite and fine expanded clay are also added to improve drainage.

A small amount of charcoal can be sprinkled on the substrate to loosen the soil.

Ready-made soils for cacti and succulent plants are suitable for growing.

A sufficient drainage layer is placed on the bottom of the pot.

2.6 Pests and diseases

• Dry, brown spots on the leaves appear as a result of excess moisture, especially during autumn and winter.
• Plants rot relatively easily and may die.
• As a result of waterlogging, the leaves can become lethargic and soft.
• When grown in partial shade, the plants stretch out - the distance in internodes increases.
• The impact of cold drafts is manifested in the fact that sedum loses the lower leaves and exposes the stems.
• The sedum turns yellow and crumbles when the root system decays.
• When grown outdoors, some plants turn black when freezing occurs.

Plants can be attacked by aphids and thrips, weevils.

Plant transplant

Sedum is a light-loving culture, therefore, the place where to plant sedum should be light. In natural conditions, the plant grows among rocks and stones.

In fertile soils, the decorative properties of sedum will manifest themselves with the greatest return. The flowering will be lush and long-lasting, and the greenery will be bright and shiny.

Seed planting

Stonecrop planting technology:

1. Seeds are sown in spring (late March – April) in boxes, containers, which are filled with garden soil with coarse sand. The seeds are buried, leaving an interval between them of at least 5 cm.
2. Crops are abundantly moistened with water. Cover with glass or film, send for stratification.
3. The room should be cool with a temperature of 1 ℃ to 5 ℃ (refrigerator, underground, basement).
4. During the entire period of stratification, the crops are ventilated, making sure that condensation does not collect on the glass or film. The soil is constantly moistened.

After 2 weeks, the crops are returned to a room with a temperature of up to 20 ℃. The first shoots should appear 20-25 days after sowing.

Note! The soil must not be allowed to completely dry out. Sometimes individual gardeners use subwinter sowing.

They are sown according to the same scheme, but sent to the greenhouse for stratification. In April, seedlings are brought home for growing

Sometimes individual gardeners use podwinter sowing. They are sown according to the same scheme, but sent to the greenhouse for stratification. In April, the seedlings are brought home for growing.

Planting seedlings

Stonecrop shoots are small. After their amicable appearance, the glass or film is removed. Plants dive if not planted in a separate pot. Seedlings are traditionally taken care of:

• watered;
• loosen;
• hardened.

Novice gardeners sometimes find it difficult to plant sedum correctly so that it can easily take root:

1. When stable warm weather is established, night frosts will stop (end of May), it is time to transplant the seedlings to a permanent place.
2. Fertilize the soil with organic matter before planting. The distance between the planting pits is at least 20 cm. The plants are watered abundantly.

Unpretentious sedum grows on poor soils, but without sunlight it feels bad, although a slight partial shade at the site of cultivation is possible. Groundcover sedum planting and caring for it does not differ from the cultivation of other varieties.

The first flowers on the bushes will bloom in 2-3 years

Gardeners do not recommend growing a bush for more than 5 years in one place. The plant is healed by changing the place of cultivation.

How to transplant stonecrop? Step-by-step instruction:

In early spring, until the sedum "woke up" after winter dormancy, the bush is carefully dug up.
With a sharp knife, separate parts, leaving on each bud, roots, and remove in the shade for 2-3 hours.
Treat the separation points with fungicidal agents before planting the plant in a new flower bed.

Planting a plant

Sedum is a light-loving culture, therefore, the place where to plant sedum should be light. In natural conditions, the plant grows among rocks and stones.

In fertile soils, the decorative properties of sedum will manifest themselves with the greatest return. The flowering will be lush and long-lasting, and the greenery will be bright and shiny.

Seed planting

Grow a succulent culture from seeds or seedlings. The most troublesome way is seed. But for many gardeners, it is preferable. Self-prepared planting material is a guarantee of the health of the future plant.

Stonecrop planting technology:

1. Seeds are sown in spring (late March – April) in boxes, containers, which are filled with garden soil with coarse sand. The seeds are buried, leaving an interval between them of at least 5 cm.
2. Crops are abundantly moistened with water. Cover with glass or film, send for stratification.
3. The room should be cool with a temperature from +1 ℃ to +5 ℃ (refrigerator, underground, basement).
4. During the entire period of stratification, the crops are ventilated, making sure that condensation does not collect on the glass or film. The soil is constantly moistened.

After 2 weeks, the crops are returned to a room with a temperature of up to +20 ℃. The first shoots should appear 20-25 days after sowing.

Note! The soil must not be allowed to completely dry out. Sometimes individual gardeners use subwinter sowing.

They are sown according to the same scheme, but sent to the greenhouse for stratification. In April, seedlings are brought home for growing

Sometimes individual gardeners use podwinter sowing. They are sown according to the same scheme, but sent to the greenhouse for stratification. In April, the seedlings are brought home for growing.

Planting seedlings

Stonecrop shoots are small. After their amicable appearance, the glass or film is removed. Plants dive if not planted in a separate pot. Seedlings are traditionally taken care of:

• watered;
• loosen;
• hardened.

Hardening is carried out a week before planting in the ground. Seedlings are sent for a walk, each time increasing the time spent on the street.

Planting sedum in the ground

Novice gardeners sometimes find it difficult to plant sedum correctly so that it can easily take root:

1. When stable warm weather is established, night frosts will stop (end of May), it is time to transplant the seedlings to a permanent place.
2. Fertilize the soil with organic matter before planting. The distance between the planting pits is at least 20 cm. The plants are watered abundantly.

Unpretentious sedum grows on poor soils, but without sunlight it feels bad, although a slight partial shade at the site of cultivation is possible. Groundcover sedum planting and caring for it does not differ from the cultivation of other varieties.

The first flowers on the bushes will bloom in 2-3 years

How to multiply by division?

This method of propagation of sedum requires the least amount of time required to obtain a new generation of plants. Young succulents obtained by this method take root well, grow more actively and reach adulthood faster.

For reproduction by divisions, such well-known varieties of sedum are suitable as:

• ordinary;
• Morgan;
• red-colored;
• Siebold;
• high;
• thick-leaved.

Only healthy, well-developed and strong bushes over 4 years old are suitable for the procedure. Separation of mother bushes is carried out in early spring.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

the mother plant is carefully removed from the pot along with a lump of earth on the roots;
examine the root ball, remove damaged, diseased and dry root fragments;
divide the bush into parts by hand or with a sharp knife or garden pruner.

The plant should be divided so that each part of it has roots and shoots with buds and growth points.

After the procedure, the places of cuts and traces of damage on the roots and stems should be treated with any fungicidal preparation and sprinkled with chopped charcoal.

After processing, the delenki are dried in the shade for 1-2 hours. Then they are planted in pots with loose soil mixture. After disembarkation, the containers with the cuttings are placed in a warm and bright room, protected from drafts and direct sunlight.

With the help of cuttings and division of mother bushes, you can easily get a new generation of young succulents.

Ease of reproduction is an important characteristic of sedums, which has made them popular among experienced and novice flower growers.

For more information on sedum, see the video.

The sedum is prominent. My grafting experience

In early November 2018, she promised Galya Sagitova to write this topic. Galya, I haven't forgotten.

To begin with, I had seen this plant before, but remained absolutely indifferent to it.Probably, in the city's front gardens, sedum could not become that magnificent handsome man who struck me in the fall in an empty neighboring village garden, on fertilized soil, not constrained by "neighbors".

This is not at all what I once saw in the city's front gardens.

In early spring.

It is not afraid of either the sun or bad weather. From mid-July, light green umbrellas of inflorescences begin to appear.

To the right and left of the cannes - stonecrops.

... and by mid-late August they acquire a pink hue - countless small flowers open up, attracting bees and butterflies.

Excellent honey plant.

In the evening everything around was still happy with its colors, and in the morning it was lifeless brown ... Except for stonecrops.

In the fall of 2018, I cut the bouquet after severe frosts - all the flowers were “killed” in the morning, and only stonecrop vigorously shook off the droplets from the melted frost.

The frost will melt soon.

Brought home from the village in November.

I don't know what influenced it - the frost or the fact that I immediately cut the flowers, but I did not wait for the usual roots on the stems. But in place of the fallen leaves, tiny copies of the plant with roots began to appear.

An unexpected option for me.

I decided to plant them in the ground.

I don't know if they will survive.

I used a sharp knife to separate some "malipuski" from the stem, and planted one with a piece of cutting.

One with a piece of cutting.

And he developed faster than the others.

The fastest.

Now I have a dozen still weak bushes, and a couple more, more powerful.

I took this picture today, March 15 (on the phone) The rest are much smaller.

But spring has just begun, and I hope that all my stonecrops will grow up, get stronger and be able to decorate both my flower beds and those of my neighbors ...

Growing features

The caustic sedum is capable of adapting to any climate. He requires a minimum of care, gardeners say about him: he planted and forgot.

If the flower is not picky about the composition of the soil, then good lighting is extremely important for it. It is better to plant it in the sunniest area.

In the shade, it, of course, will grow, but it will not please with flowering.

The sedum growing in open ground practically does not need watering. It receives moisture in the right amount from the soil and precipitation. Watering is needed only during the dry summer period, and even then in a moderate one. Excessive waterlogging of the soil is detrimental to the succulent of this species. In its natural environment, a perennial for growth chooses dry areas. You do not need to spray the sedum.

The perennial does not need feeding. If you really want to feed him, it is enough to fertilize the cacti once a summer.

Transfer

When transplanting several stonecrop bushes to a new place, it is important to observe a certain interval between them - at least 25 cm.This distance is necessary for the growth of daughter shoots

You can transplant during the entire warm season: from May to October.

Cuttings or rooted cuttings are placed in the planting hole, sprinkled with soil substrate, watered with a small amount of water.

Pruning

In this case, old stems, dried and deformed, are removed from the sedum, drooping flowers are also cut out.

Wintering

Adult specimens do well at low temperatures, retaining their attractiveness even under snow. Young bushes require winter shelter. They can be covered with fallen leaves or special covering material. In the spring, free the sedum from the shelter.

It is not difficult to grow sedum on your personal plot. When planting, it is necessary to know some of the features of the growth of perennials in nature in order to create conditions similar to their natural habitat.

Growing sedum indoors is much easier than growing outdoors. You need to purchase special indoor varieties and follow a number of simple rules when caring for a perennial. These recommendations are suitable for all types of stonecrop.

A photophilous succulent needs to select the most illuminated place in the room.With a lack of light, the plant will lose its decorative effect. In summer, sedum can be taken out into the fresh air without drafts.

Lighting

In the summer, with a 10-hour daylight hours, sedum will not lack sunlight, which cannot be said about the autumn-winter season. At this time, you need to take care of additional artificial lighting. Special phyto-lamps will be able to make up for the lack of lighting in the room.

The sedum easily adapts to different temperature ranges: in summer it feels good at a temperature of 30 ... 35 degrees, in winter - at 8 ... 10 degrees. It is still better to avoid sudden temperature changes. The most suitable temperature for a plant is 20 .. 25 degrees. In winter, you can create a cooler atmosphere (7 ... 12 degrees), the flower will enter the resting stage and will gain new strength by spring for growth and lush flowering.

A feature of succulents is the ability to accumulate moisture in the stems and leaf plates. Therefore, you can not monitor the humidity in the room. Although the plant likes dry air more than humid air. The flower does not need spraying, but you need to clean the leaves from dust with a damp soft sponge.

Sedum should not be watered often: drought is easier for it to endure than stagnant moisture in the soil. The topsoil must dry completely between irrigations.

During the period of growth and flowering, stonecrop needs periodic feeding. You can use ready-made complex fertilizers for succulents and cacti. From spring to November, it is recommended to feed the plant once a month.

Transfer

Young stonecrop should be replanted annually in the spring for the first years after planting. An adult plant is transplanted every three years. This procedure is carried out using a transshipment method so as not to damage soft leaves and fragile roots. It is better to select pots that are wide and shallow, since the roots grow close to the earth's surface.

The soil substrate should be porous, light, and neutral in acidity. You can buy it ready-made, or you can cook it yourself in the following ratio: 1 part of peat and sand, 2 parts of turf and leaf land, add a little charcoal. At the bottom of the flower container, put a layer of drainage - expanded clay or brick chips.

Pruning

Sedum does not require special attention in winter. You can keep it at the same temperature as in the warm season, or you can put it in a room with a lower temperature, let the flower rest and gain strength for the new growing season and flowering.

Diseases and pests of sedum

Exposure of the sedum stem. In sedum, this can happen for several reasons. The main ones are a lack of light (then the stems stretch and lose their decorative appearance) and mechanical damage, in which the leaves break off.

The roots of sedum rot. This can be caused by abundant watering when kept in cool winter conditions. Watering needs to be reduced and the plant may need to be renewed by cuttings.

Sedum leaves dry. Sedum lacks moisture. Along with this, the leaves can also wrinkle. It is impossible to bring the earthen clod to dryness - water the plant and leaves may soon gain strength again.

Sedum stems are pulled out. In sedum, this happens if the plant does not have enough light (grown in the shade or on northern windows). He needs not only bright lighting, but also a certain amount of direct sunlight.

Sedum pests and disease. Sedum can rot if not properly cared for. It can also be affected by root worms.

Seedlings in the open field

Young adenium seedlings are transplanted every year into neutral or slightly acidic soil. It is often not recommended to replant adult bushes, it is enough 1 time in 3-4 years.

To update the bush of an adult adenium, timely pruning of branches and replacement of the old substrate with a new one, enriched with mineral fertilizers, should be carried out.

It is possible to plant adeniums in open ground only in dry and hot climates. In temperate and northern latitudes, it is not recommended to plant adenium in open ground. The flower does not tolerate a sharp drop in temperature, does not hibernate in harsh conditions.

How to propagate a plant? The procedure is simple, it requires a sequence of actions:

1. A sunny area is selected, dug up, fertilized with mineral fertilizers.
2. Sufficiently deep holes are dug - 30-40 cm deep and 40-50 cm long.
3. A drainage layer is placed on the bottom - broken brick, expanded clay.
4. Peat, sand, humus, perlite, charcoal are added to the garden soil in a ratio of 2: 1: 0.5: 1 tsp.
5. The substrate is moistened.
6. Young seedlings are lowered into holes, covered with soil.
7. The substrate is lightly compacted.
8. Watering should be resumed after 3 to 4 days.

Important! When transplanting into open ground, an earthen lump of a young seedling should be preserved. Rooting will be faster and more painless

Usually, the transhipment method is used for landing.

Often gardeners use the weaving method for better decorativeness of the adenium bush:

1. After pruning, use 3 to 4 cuttings for 1 pot.
2. Cuttings are cut to 20 cm in length.
3. The cuttings are planted in one pot, the lower part is tied with twine or tape.
4. Watering stops for 4 to 5 days.
5. The branches are woven by hand, imitating a braid.
6. The top of the weaving is fixed.
7. After rooting, such braids are planted in the ground or in a more spacious pot.
8. Next, the securing tape is removed.

For weaving, you can use cuttings of different varieties of adenium - the flower will look more exotic.

Reproduction

How to propagate stonecrop?

Stonecrop is propagated in various ways.

Some methods are available at any time of the year, others at certain times.

Growing from seeds

Indoors, sedum seeds are sown in spring. They lay in open ground before winter.

However, it should be noted that seed stratification is necessary for sedum reproduction in spring. That is, it is necessary to artificially create winter conditions for the seeds to make it easier for them to germinate.

How stonecrop propagates by seeds:

1. Sow the seeds onto the soil in a small container.

2. Moisten the earth.
3. Cover with glass or plastic wrap. You can just put the container in a bag and tie it up.
4. Place the seed container on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. You need a temperature of 5 to 7 degrees. If the value is higher or lower, adjust it.

Stonecrop seeds need to be kept in this state for 2 weeks.

All this time, it is very important to monitor soil moisture and the presence of a sufficient amount of oxygen.

It is advisable to remove the film or glass every day and spray the ground.

After the end of the artificial winter, the container with seeds must be transferred to room conditions. At an ideal temperature of 18 to 20 degrees, seedlings appear in 2-4 weeks.

The sizes of the seedlings that have appeared are literally miniature. As soon as they grow up and acquire leaves (one or two), they need to be dived, that is, planted in separate pots.

If you start all manipulations with seeds in March, then at the end of May they can be planted in open ground. The distance between seedlings should be between 10 and 20 cm.

Cuttings

Propagation of stonecrop by cuttings is the simplest, fastest and most reliable. Even a child can grow sedum in this way, which, by the way, will bring him a lot of pleasure.

How to propagate sedum in the fall? To do this, you need to cut the stalk at an angle and cover it with earth. Store in a cool, dark place.

However, if you dig up already established young plants and plant them in a hole, they will most likely rot.

Cuttings can be carried out both before and after flowering. This will not harm the plant in any way. Sequence of grafting:

1. Measure a section of the aerial shoot approximately 5 cm long.
2. Cut off the selected section of the shoot.
3. Remove the two bottom leaves from the shoot.
4. Loosen the soil and press the cutting into it.

In the spring, cuttings are planted immediately in open ground.

The soil in which the cuttings will be planted must be well prepared.

Various weeds, regardless of their size, should be removed, and the soil itself should be leveled with a rake and slightly compacted.

Cuttings laid out on the ground should be sprinkled with garden soil with sand and also slightly compacted.

Plastic pallets greatly simplify grafting. All cells are filled with a mixture of turf, peat and river sand in equal proportions.

Water should be done as the soil dries up. You need to keep the palettes in a warm and bright place, but protected from the direct influence of the sun.

After two weeks, the cuttings can be transplanted from the pallets to a permanent place. You cannot overexpose them for longer, as the stems become too elongated.

The advantage of palettes is the presence of a lump of earth in young seedlings. Thus, it is much easier for her to take root in the open field.

Moreover, there is no need for root pruning. However, it is worth noting that this method is unacceptable for some species: Evers and Siebold sedums. Cuttings of these species must be planted directly in the ground.

Winter cuttings

This method is used in landscaping, as it produces a lot of seedlings.

It is carried out after or at the end of flowering as follows:

1. The strongest and best looking flower shoots are selected and cut.

2. The shoots are dried in a warm room.
3. After the leaves fall off, young shoots with roots appear.
4. When the shoots grow up to 4 cm, they are separated and rooted in containers.

The optimum temperature for cuttings is room temperature, but even at a lower temperature, they feel good.

Good lighting is required, but not direct sunlight. Watering is necessary as the soil dries out.

In late spring, cuttings can be planted in open ground. In the fall, they will begin to bloom.

By dividing rhizomes

Tall representatives of the genus are propagated in this way. For this, the sedum must be an adult, at least 4 years old.

The division itself takes place as follows:

1. In early spring, stonecrop is dug up.
2. Depending on its size, the bush is divided into several parts. Each part must have both roots and buds from which shoots will grow.
3. The cut sites are treated with a fungicide.
4. The separated parts of the plant are dried for several hours in a shaded and cool place.
5. They are planted in the ground.

Stonecrop propagation:

Propagation by green cuttings

The most acceptable type of cultivation of actinidia is vegetative, in which the varietal characteristics of the original plant vine and its sex are transferred. Propagation of actinidia by cuttings gives 60% -100% yield of rooted plants, which begin to bear fruit as quickly as possible.
The propagation of actinidia by green cuttings is carried out from the second decade of June to the beginning of July. For work, it is advisable to have an adult liana at the summer cottage, with which to cut annual shoots for grafting. They can be cut from any part of the shoot, excluding the top. When harvesting cuttings, follow the rules:

• The length of the cutting is approximately 10-15 cm, includes 2-3 buds.
• The lower oblique incision is made 2-5 mm below the kidney.
• The upper straight line is 2-5 mm above the kidney.
• Remove the leaves under the lower bud.
• The leaf above the upper bud should be shortened by a third to reduce sap flow (transpiration).
• It is recommended to treat green cuttings with a root growth stimulant (for example, heteroauxin) according to the instructions for the preparation. Tie the sprouts into a bunch and lower them for 6-12 hours in the prepared solution (immerse them 3-4 cm deep).

Prepared cuttings are planted in a greenhouse.