DENDROLOGY

TREE PROPAGATION AND PLANTING

PLANTING TECHNIQUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Stem and leaf cuttings can be placed in bright but indirect light.
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -However, stem and leaf cuttings should be placed in bright, indirect sunlight (diffused sunlight) or under artificial lights. As plant cuttings grow, they can handle more light. Eventually they can transition to direct sunlight.

Detailed explanation-2: -Light provides the energy for callus formation and the subsequent generation of adventitious roots. At the same time, light increases plant temperature and accelerates the drying of leaves, which can quickly dehydrate cuttings. (Under LEDs, this would be less of an issue.)

Detailed explanation-3: -Indirect sunlight occurs when something in the path of light from the sun diffuses or filters the sunlight before it hits your plants. Examples include sheer curtains, a piece of furniture, a tree outside your window, or even another indoor plant placed in front to protect the lower-light plant.

Detailed explanation-4: -What Does Bright Indirect Light Mean? Bright indirect light means indirect light (light where the sun isn’t shining directly on the plant’s leaves) of intensity over 3, 000 lux (300 fc). Most house plants need bright indirect light to grow well and be happy and healthy.

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