Today, conifers are increasingly used in gardening and landscaping. They are modest and retain their green color throughout the year, which makes them attractive for garden decoration. The main disadvantage is the cost of thuja, as this tree is an expensive species. The prices of yours vary from several hundred to several thousand rubles, depending on the size and age of the plant. In this sense, cultivating tuya yourself can be an excellent solution and, if the business is developed successfully, it can also become a source of income.
Many people don’t know that yours can be grown from a common cutting. This method is quite simple and effective, as the plant roots well and grows quickly. Today there are about five thousand varieties and varieties of thuja.
To grow thuja from cuttings, you must follow certain rules. The right approach will allow you to enjoy the beauty of this plant all year round.
The stem should be between five and eight centimeters long and have three side shoots. The bottom of the cutting is cleared of branches by one centimeter and the remaining branches are shortened by half so that nutrients are used for root formation.
Before planting, cuttings should be dried in the shade for two days. The soil for planting is prepared from one kilogram of peat, one kilogram of turf soil, and two kilograms of sand. It should be lightweight and permeable to water. Before planting, cuttings are immersed in a solution of a growth stimulator, e.g. Kornevin or Epin.
After planting, the cuttings are watered and greenhouse conditions are created by placing them in a warm place with a temperature of 20 to 25 degrees and covering them with film. Leave it like this for a week, maintaining a constant temperature and without the need for additional care.
After a week of acclimatization, the cuttings are sprayed with water every other day in the morning, but they are not watered. Continue this care for a month or two.
Successful rooting of cuttings can be determined by the regrowth of cut branches and the appearance of fine light brown root threads. After that, the film begins to withdraw gradually, first for several hours and then increasing the time. After the film is completely removed, the cuttings can be transplanted to a permanent location.
Therefore, growing thuja from cuttings is a simple and effective way. Good luck in this endeavor!
