The propagation of the fig by offshoot

Content

• The propagation of the fig by offshoot
• Use a house fig from offshoots
• This is how successful offspring succeeds
• The further procedure:
• Rooted offshoot in the water
• Tips & Tricks

The propagation of the fig by offshoot

From a vigilantly waxy fig tree with tasty fruits, you can even trace numerous small plants. Since the fig readily drives off the offspring is relatively easy and succeed even inexperienced hobby gardeners.

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Use a house fig from offshoots

Offshoots can be cut from any branch of the fig. However, sprouts that cut you from old, mature branches sometimes have the property of not drifting fresh leaves straight out of the cuttings. Fresh shoots grow in these seedlings then directly from the newly formed roots.

This is how successful offspring succeeds

As an offshoot, separate a branch about eight inches below the eye from the mother tree. Make sure that the scissors or knife has a sharp cut surface. If the cutting tool squeezes the delicate tissue of the fig, the offshoot forms only very hesitant roots in the sequence. If possible, disinfect the tool to prevent the ingress of bacteria into the interface.

The further procedure:

The microclimate of this closed system resembles that of a greenhouse and stimulates the offshoot for rapid rooting.

In the first two years you should cultivate the small fig in the pot and transplant into the field only after this period. The young fig trees freeze strongly in the winter months and, as the plant puts all the power into the new formation of the leaves, hardly fruit.

Rooted offshoot in the water

Well suited for propagation without substrate are high mason jars or wide water glasses, because they let a lot of light to the cutting. Fill the jar about one centimeter with water and place the claw upright in the jar. Close the container with the lid or a plastic bag. A warm, bright but not full sunshine location is ideal. Under these conditions, the little fig begins to quickly grow roots.

Do not wait until the entire container is filled with the near white roots by moving the flaker. These roots are water roots. Spent into the earth, they first have to adapt to the changed living conditions, which robs the plant of power and slows its development.

Tips & Tricks

Offshoots are sensitive to stress. Avoid changing temperatures, lack of light or too much sunshine and ensure uniform growth conditions until rooting.