Plants too big for your terrarium? Here's how to take cuttings and rejuvenate them!
A terrarium is a wonderful way to bring a touch of nature into your home, but sometimes plants grow faster and bigger than you expected. If you find that your plants are getting too big for your terrarium, don’t worry. There is a simple solution: cuttings! In this article, we will show you step by step how to cut and rejuvenate your overgrown plants, so that you can keep them and grow a new generation.
Step 1.
Select the right stems Choose healthy, strong stems for cuttings. Make sure they are free of diseases, pests or damage. If your plant has long shoots, you can use these as cuttings. Otherwise, you can select branches with multiple nodes.
Step 2.
Cut the cuttings Use a sharp, clean knife or scissors to cut the cuttings from the plant. Make sure each cutting has at least two nodes. Cut the cuttings diagonally, just below a node.
Step 3.
Step 3: Remove lower leaves Remove the lower leaves from the cuttings, leaving at least one node bare. This is where the roots will grow.
If you want to speed up the root formation, you can apply a rooting hormone powder or gel to the bare node of the cuttings. This helps the roots to develop faster
Place the cuttings in a glass of water or a pot of moist potting soil. If you choose water, make sure the node is submerged, but the leaves are not hanging in the water. If you choose potting soil, make a small hole in the soil with a pencil and carefully insert the cutting.
Step 4.
Create the ideal conditions Place the cuttings in a warm and bright place, but avoid direct sunlight. Keep the potting soil moist, but not too wet. When using water, change it regularly to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Step 5.
Rooting cuttings can take some time, ranging from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the plant species. Be patient and water the cuttings regularly or provide humid conditions in the glass with water.
Once the cuttings have developed enough roots, you can transplant them to a suitable pot with potting soil. Make sure the new pot is the right size for the mature size of the plant.
