Mandevilla sanderi (dipladenia) propagation from cuttings by foam medium (Rockwool)

Propagating Mandevilla sanderi (dipladenia) cuttings in foam medium (Rockwool) ensures successful and uniform rooting.

Mandevilla sanderi (dipladenia) propagation from cuttings by foam medium

Propagating Mandevilla sanderi in foam medium (Bricks Oasis Floral Foam) ensures successful and uniform rooting because of the following reasons:

• Foam medium is engineered propagation medium formulated with optimal air/water ratio and is consistent from cell to cell which promotes faster and uniform rooting.
• The unique cell structure allows the cuttings to uptake water easily, and as a result, the cuttings rehydrate and establish quickly in the propagation area. This will help to reduce the requirement for frequent misting and as a result the media doesn’t stay too wet and the cuttings root faster.
• The foam media is a thermoset material and is considered to be sterile because of the high temperature involved during the manufacturing process.

Rooting Cuttings Mandevilla sanderi in Florist Wet Foam

1. Wet Florist Foam cut into 3cm cubes (about $4 for 3 large blocks (Bricks Oasis Floral Foam) at a crafts store). Make sure you get “Wet” foam as opposed to “Dry” foam, the wet foam will help your cuttings, the dry will kill Mandevilla sanderi.
2. Rooting hormone (NAA or IBA, i use NAA 1000ppm. 5ml NAA+ 15ml water).
3. Pruning Mandevilla sanderi by Razor Blade
4. Tray to hold your foam and cuttings
5. Cuttings can be inserted into the propagation medium for immediate rooting. The cuttings do not store very well. If they need to be stored, place them at 10° C for no longer than 24 hours.
6. Insert the cuttings ~25% of the height of the foam and space them ~5 cm apart.
7. Use rooting hormone (IBA, Hormodin Rooting #2, Bonide 925 Bontone Rooting Powder, Garden Safe Take Root Rooting Hormone…) as a dip or an overhead spray as it will significantly improve the uniformity and speed of rooting. Conduct trials with various concentrations to identify the optimal concentration for your particular cultivar and growing conditions.
8. Misting: The frequency of misting depends on greenhouse conditions such as light intensity temperature, humidity, and also the air movement. Generally, mist for 6 seconds every 8 minutes. Reduce the misting frequency as the cuttings establish in the propagation environment. Never let the cuttings wilt and foam media to dry out excessively during the course of propagation.
9. Fertilizer and watering: After 10 days into propagation consider watering with a hose and a breaker every 2 to 3 days with complete nutrient solution with 150 ppm N.
10. Humidity and Air circulation: Maintain high humidity (90 – 100%) levels and reduce air circulation to avoid wilting of the cuttings.

 

Mandevilla Sanderi cuttings rooted in Wet Florist Foam after 20 days.

Hibiscus – Propagation by Rooting with floral foam OASIS

Read more at: http://www.trop-hibiscus.com/rooting.html

• Insert the cuttings ~25% of the height of the foam and space them ~5 cm apart.
• Use rooting hormone (IBA 500ppm) as a dip or an overhead spray as it will significantly improve the uniformity and speed of rooting.
• Misting: The frequency of misting depends on greenhouse conditions such as light intensity temperature, humidity, and also the air movement. Generally, mist for 10 seconds every 1 hour. Reduce the misting frequency as the cuttings establish in the propagation environment. Never let the cuttings wilt and foam media to dry out excessively during the course of propagation.
• Fertilizer and watering: After 10 days into propagation consider watering with a hose and a breaker every 2 to 3 days with complete nutrient solution with 150 ppm N.
• Humidity and Air circulation: Maintain high humidity (90 – 100%) levels and reduce air circulation to avoid wilting of the cuttings.
• Hibiscus Cuttings Rooted In Floral Foam In 25-30 Days.

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