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Stem Cuttings (Hardwood (Examples: (Fig, Beech, Hickory, Walnut, Maple,…
Stem Cuttings
Hardwood
Definition: Mature growth on shrubs and other plants.
Time of the Year Taken: Mid-Autumn to Late Winter
Stem Cutting Length:
20-30-cm long
Examples:
Fig
Beech
Hickory
Walnut
Maple
Oak
Semi Hardwood
Definition: A plant in which the growth stage is between the softwood and woody stage.
Time of the Year Taken:
Mid-Summer to Early Autumn
Part of the Parent Plant:
Heel (a piece of wood)
Examples:
Camellia
Hebe
Spruce
Ivy
Rosemary
Boxwood
Soft wood
Definition: Young pliable growth on shrubs and other plants from which cuttings can be taken.
Time of the Year Taken:
Spring to Early Summer
Stem Cutting Length:
5-10 cm long
Examples
Geranium
Fuschia
Chrysanthemum
Lavender
Azalea
Hydrangea
Dahlia
Advantages:
The new plants are the exact same type of plant as the parent plant.
Many plants can be grown from the parent plant.
It is quick and simple.
It doesn't cost very much.
Solution
Make sure that the parent plants are free of pests and diseases.
Keeps knives or scissors used for taking cuttings clean and sharp.
Problem
Diseases can be carried from the parent plant.
Definition: A piece of stem that is cut off the parent plant and helped to form roots and shoots.