Each novice grower interested in the issue of reproduction of orchids.
There are special hormonal agents that accelerate the formation of new shoots on a flowering stem of a flower.
Cytokinin paste - an indispensable tool and affordable stimulator of the formation of new processes and flowers.
Definition
Cytokinin paste is a drug based on phytohormone cytokinin that promotes cell division stimulation.. Initially, the drug in the west was called Keikigrow, which translated from Hawaiian means “baby, baby”. The store has analogues of the original imported paste, which contain a hormone in lanolin and is much cheaper in price. There are also drugs with additional components - vitamins.
Attention! When using cytokinin paste, it is necessary to take into account that it belongs to the class of hazardous substances, so it should be kept away from children and animals, and gloves should be used when working with the preparation.
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- Aktara - to combat pest larvae;
- Zircon - for growth and flowering;
- Phytosporin for disposal of mealy dew, root rot, Fusarium and bacteriosis;
- Epin - for long flowering and prevention of fungal and bacterial diseases.
Indications and Contraindications
Cytokinin paste is used for processing plants in late winter-early spring. It is at this time that the flowers awaken from sleep, and phyto-mixture stimulates this process in orchids. Apply the drug can be, if the indoor flowers are in a long hibernation and not in a hurry to wake up.
If the plants are in poor or critical condition, and the leaves grow only in one direction, then the paste successfully solves these problems.
It is recommended to apply the paste only when other methods of resuscitation were ineffective.and this is the last chance to save the orchid.
Florists do not recommend the use of the tool if the plant has external damage or disease. Phytopreparation has other limitations in use:
- A branch of a flower is damaged by pests or diseases. If you use the ointment, its components will accelerate the death of the plant without a chance to grow healthy sprouts on the source material.
- Processing more than 3 buds per branch, so it is fraught with insufficient food for new shoots.
- It is impossible that the drug fell on the leaves and roots, you only need to handle the kidneys.
The composition of the hormonal agent
Cytokinin acts as an active component. It is a hormone and stimulates cell division. The composition also contains vitamins and lanolin.
Why does the plant need this ointment?
Cytokinin paste is designed to speed up the process of cell division., regulate metabolic processes, since its use stimulates the synthesis of amino acids. Already after the first application, the following result is achieved:
a sleeping growth or flower bud wakes up, which soon blooms, and the flowering itself will be long;- the existence of aging and dying shoots is extended;
- thanks to cytokinin, growth of the main shoot is suppressed, while lateral shoots actively develop;
- the flower becomes lush, brighter;
- the aging process slows down and resistance to disease increases.
a sleeping growth or flower bud wakes up, which soon blooms, and the flowering itself will be long;Safety before use
Before you apply cytokinin ointment, you need to familiarize yourself with the following rules when working with it:
- Orchids should not be treated if there are certain damages or a flower has struck a disease.
- Apply the ointment is recommended only for adult plants, as it can harm the young.
- In the formation of 2 shoots from one bud, it is necessary to stop using a hormonal drug, and remove one of the shoots.
- When using the paste you need to make sure that it does not fall on the leaves of the orchid.
- Do not store near radiators.
- Before using the drug, it is recommended to hold it at room temperature for about 2 hours, then the ointment will become soft and ready to go.
- You can apply the paste with a needle or toothpick, which is absolutely clean.
- You can not treat the root system with ointment, otherwise the plant may die.
- All procedures for processing orchids perform in the seals. Make sure that the tool does not fall on the skin and eye mucosa, and after work, wash hands thoroughly.
- Do not use ointment, which has expired.
Where and for how much you can buy, and what does it look like in the photo?
In Moscow, you can buy the drug in the store EffectBio, and in St. Petersburg - in Angelok. The cost of ointment is 100 rubles. You can purchase the tool without leaving home, through the online store: effectbio.ru or angelok.ru.
How does the drug can be seen in the photo.
Is it possible and how to make yourself?
You can prepare cytokinin ointment at home. For this you will need to buy the following components:
- ethanol;
- lanolin;
- benzyladenine.
The cooking process is as follows.:
- Take 1 g of benzyladenine and dissolve it in 20 ml of 96% ethanol.
- Then add 100 g of lanolin, previously melted in a water bath.
- Leave the resulting mass to cool. At this time, vapors of alcohol will evaporate from it.
- Ready-made pasta should be stored in the refrigerator.
Step-by-step instructions for use
Let us consider in more detail how to use a hormonal agent.
Dosage
To process a sleeping kidney, you need to take a small ball of paste (diameter 2 mm). Such a tool as a toothpick or a needle is suitable for spot application.
Treatment
The process of treating an orchid with cytokinin ointment is as follows:
- Bend the cover scale and examine it for the presence of a living kidney under it.
Using a toothpick, apply a drop of paste.- To obtain a peduncle, the size of the drop should be 0.5-1 mm, for the formation of a vegetative shoot - 2 mm, but not exceed a dosage of 2.5 mm.
- To accelerate growth and increase branching, process the kidneys, concentrated near the end of the shoot, and to activate flowering - closer to the base.
- Spread the paste over the entire surface of the kidney with a thin layer.
- Place the flower in a room with sufficient illumination and a temperature of about 22 degrees Celsius.
Using a toothpick, apply a drop of paste.When and what to expect the result?
You can notice the first results after applying the paste on day 7-10.. It consists in the following:
- when applying a 1.5 mm mixture - a new flowering shoots are formed;
- when applying 2-2.5 mm ointment, a new process is formed, which over time will become a separate plant.
Reprocessing
For best results, it is better to re-process the orchid after 7 days.
But some growers are convinced that the treatment should be one-time - no more than 3 buds in one procedure. Then new shoots will be able to fully eat and grow actively.
Usage errors
Not always flower growers use cytokinin paste correctly. The main errors are mainly associated with a large application of the drug. After 2-3 days you can see the ugly shoots. To graze the plant, it is necessary to remove weak processes, and leave one strong.
Caring for a plant before and after the use of the drug
After treatment with cytokinin paste, orchid care is as follows:
Lighting. Orchid loves to grow and develop only in a well-lit place. It is best to keep it on the windows of the east or west direction so that direct sunlight is absent.- Watering. The flower after processing with paste requires regular and moderate watering. To carry out moistening as the soil dries out, using warm and distilled water.
- Top dressing. 2 weeks after stimulation with pasta, you need to buy succinic acid, from which you can make a nutrient composition and water it 2 times a month. To prepare the solution, take 2 tablets, turn them into powder and pour 1 l of water.
Lighting. Orchid loves to grow and develop only in a well-lit place. It is best to keep it on the windows of the east or west direction so that direct sunlight is absent.How to store the tool?
Cytokinin paste must be stored in the refrigerator or in a place where direct sunlight does not penetrate, as well as heating devices. Shelf life - 3 years.
Alternative to the drug
In addition to cytokinin paste, they positively affect orchid and other drugs based on phytohormones. These include:
- Keiki Grow Plus. This tool comes from Canada. It has the same effect as its analogue after the first use.
- Itetto. This is an artificial analogue of phytohormones cytokinins. It is presented in the form of a powder, which is used to obtain the solution needed for spraying. Thanks to this tool, the size and color of the flower increases and improves, and its stems become thicker.
Cytokinin ointment is a unique tool used in floriculture. With it, wake up all the buds of the orchid, improves the appearance of the flower, prolongs flowering and increases resistance to disease. But to get such a result can only be subject to compliance with all the rules of applying paste and care for indoor plants.
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