lovers of floors and everything that surrounds the world of gardening always wonder how to root cuttings. It is a complex task that requires a lot of knowledge. And one of the main doubts appears when choosing the product to root. One of the most effective is arlitawhich we will talk about next.
The arlitaalso known as expanded clay or leca, is extracted from the clay stone, which is compressed to form small round stones that have been used for decoration and care of the floors. It is a lightweight material, which allows proper drainage, as well as being a viable option to prevent rotting of cuttingsroots or stems.
So, according to gardening specialists, who seek to reproduce by cuttings to multiply the floors using only water should go to the arlita. While there are other methods, we consider this to be the best product.
This is how you should root plant cuttings
- In a transparent glass, place your cutting in the middle, avoiding that the cut touches the base of the container.
- fill with the arlitauntil it covers the cut of the plant and part of its stem.
- Add water, avoiding exceeding the level of the clay. Try to change the water every week or when it takes on a different appearance.
- After using it on land or in water with a new plant, it would be important to wash it beforehand, to avoid the proliferation of bacteria, pests or rot.
- To do this, in a pot with boiling water, place the arlita that has been used for 10 minutes. After time, we dry and leave on a tray so that all the moisture evaporates.
In this way, we will take advantage of the arlita in the care of floors and in the reproduction of cuttings.