Propagation
A collection of earlier references to plant propagation come form a Greek philosopher, Theopahrastus (circa 300 BC) and disciple of Aristotle, who described many aspects of plant propagation, including seeds, cuttings, layering and grafting. This is the process where one create new plants that are identical to the parent plant. The most common way is by growing roots from a cutting in water. You can propagate from a leaf, splitting and dividing plants. Propagating is the best way to expand your plant collection. This seems to always be more fun than purchasing them. I am sure that you will agree that there is absolutely nothing more rewarding than to see your propagated plants flourish. In my experience this is the method that requires the least skill and effort. Make your cutting so that the node will be on the piece of vine that you will place in water. Wait a few weeks for the roots to grow. Repot once the roots are between 5 - 6cm. The division method can be used for a large variety of plants. Remove the plant from it's pot and loosen the root ball. Gently untangle the roots if needed. Remove the pups and repot these with fresh soil, dampen and care for it as usual.Leaf propagation may be the only means of propagation for some plants. As with everything, patience, love and tender care is always key. Rooting stem cuttings is the most reliable way to propagate hybrid plants. This is also such an exciting way to clone your favourite plants as it is a complete genetic match of the parent plant.
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EazyPlug Plugs - Seedling / Cutting Trays with Plugs
Regular price R60.00
EazyPlug has, with its organic materials and special way of bonding, a predetermined pH and EC value and a fixed air-to-water ratio. The EazyPlug is very easy to use. Just make sure that the plug always can drain the excess water and you cannot overwater it. Because the growing conditions are always optimal, the EazyPlug creates very fast and powerful rooting and germination.
Germinating seeds
Fully moisten the plug and put your seed in the seed hole. Put a thin layer of top-soil on top of the plug and spray thoroughly with water. Make sure the plug can drain excess water and put it away in a humid and warm environment. Then wait to see the miracle happening. It is that simple!
Strike cuttings
Fully moisten the plug and put your cutting all the way into the cutting hole. Make sure the EazyPlug can drain excess water and put it away in a humid and warm environment. No rooting gel or powder is necessary.
Easy to transplant
The Eazy Plug will always remain firmly bonded together as a whole. This minimizes the risk on root damage during sorting, transplanting or replanting, thus preventing the plant from diseases.
Limitless shelf life
The Eazy Plug is supplied dried, making it clean and lightweight, with limitless shelf life and no risk of molds. It takes water back up very easily and quickly, retaining all of its former characteristics.
Eazy Plug Characteristics
Model : square plug
Air-to-water ratio : 20-80
Size : 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm
EC : 1.0 *
pH : 5.8 *
Volume : 0.035 L
Weight dried : 3 gr
Features
- Self regulating
- Easy to control
- Air pruning for substantial enlargement hair root mass
- Suitable for gradual drier cultivation
Compatibility
With all known growing media, like Rock Wool, coir pith, black and white peat, garden soil, potting soil, soil-less mixes, bark fines and wood mulch, sand and grit, wood fibers, perlite, pumice, clay and vermiculite.
Employability
In hydroponic systems like eb&flow, drip-feed (recovery and nonrecovery), nutrient film technique, wicksystems, floating platforms, deep water culture, aquaponic systems, dry hydroponics soil (indoor and outdoor)
Re-moistening time when completely dehydrated
Pouring from above < 10 seconds
Immerge < 10 seconds
Drip-feed – depends on the ratio
Watering from below < 45 seconds
Composting
100% in normal composting conditions, no industrial composting necessary.
Declared: bonding of components has no discernible effect on compostability.
Safety
Declared: material meets safety requirements of REACH.
Toxicity
Declared: non-toxic.
Denature after cultivation
Plug contains cutting stem and callus and can, in potency, contain a regenerative capacity and needs to be denatured by either a strong acid or base, concentrated inorganic salts, organic solvents (alcohol or chloroform), radiation or heat.
For full instructions on how to use EazyPlug please click here.
