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- You need to pay attention to the vinegar tree with its offshoots
- Propagation by cuttings
- Cultivating young plants
- habitat requirements
Only after months can the young vinegar tree be planted out
You need to pay attention to the vinegar tree with its offshoots
If the vinegar tree has become too old and has lost its beauty over the years, rejuvenation is possible with the help of offshoots. Some preliminary considerations are necessary so that the wood does not become a nuisance.
Propagation by cuttings
The cutting of cuttings is a form of propagation. The ideal time to cut cuttings is winter. Cut off the shoots at an angle. Make sure that the shoot is at least 15 centimeters long and has at least two knots so that it can develop leaves after root development.
Place the cuttings in a planter filled with a mixture of sand, earth and coconut fibers. The offshoot should be up to half in the substrate. In permanently moist soil, the branches are stimulated to form roots. Ideal is a bright and cool place with temperatures between six and twelve degrees Celsius.
Cultivating young plants
It takes several months for the cutting to have roots. In the following summer, the young plants are ready for transplanting. The vinegar tree is suitable for the planting of tubs. Choose a planter with a volume of ten liters. About every two years, a repot is necessary in a larger vessel. In the tub the shrubs grow between two and three meters high.
When planting out in the field, pay attention to a root barrier, so that the vinegar tree does not proliferate unchecked in the garden. Pond liner is not suitable because the strong roots drill holes in the material and grow through it. A stone vessel sunk into the ground or a rain barrel without a bottom prevents the root system from creeping through the ground.
What you should pay attention to:
habitat requirements
Vinegar trees are undemanding. They love a sunny location and thrive in the semi-shade. The earth can be nutrient-rich or nutrient-poor. The shrubs are sensitive to waterlogging, which is why they prefer a sandy soil with permeable properties. Vinegar trees are less able to adapt to different pH levels. You need a low-lime soil.