One of the most difficult tasks for gardeners is successfully rooting cuttings. Some plants root easily, while others require special effort and do not always root successfully. Today I will share with you a method that is effective for even the most capricious cuttings, using only a couple of home remedies and Fitosporin.
Aloe as a natural rooting stimulator
Aloe juice is known for its stimulating properties, which help speed up the rooting process better than many specialized medications.
I grow aloe and every spring I cut off its juiciest leaves, cutting them into pieces.
I place the cuttings on the aloe leaf cuttings for a day, which contributes to the start of the rooting process, after which they can be planted in the ground.
Prepare and plant cuttings.
The ideal soil for rooting is a lightweight substrate that allows moisture and air to pass through to prevent cuttings from rotting. I use a mixture of succulent soil to which perlite or vermiculite is added.
Before planting, I generously water the substrate with a solution of Fitosporin, which helps prevent rot and saturates the soil with beneficial microorganisms. This promotes rapid root development.
I add a teaspoon of Fitosporin to 1.5 liters of warm water and let it sit for several hours.
Creating conditions for rooting.
I plant the cuttings in a substrate and water them with normal water. After that, I cover the plantings with a mini greenhouse using a plastic bag and place them in a bright spot on the windowsill.
Accelerate yeast rooting
As soon as the soil starts to dry out, I use a second rooting stimulator: yeast infusion. I add 5 grams of fresh yeast and a teaspoon of honey per liter of warm water.
I first dissolve the yeast mixture in a small amount of warm water and let it sit for a couple of hours. I then water the cuttings with this solution, making sure the soil is moist.
This method shows impressive rooting efficiency, achieving a 90% survival rate.
