The influence of Willow sap on the rooting of plants

⌛ Plants have fascinated humanity for centuries, and the weeping willow is no exception. Appearing in the works of nearly all ancient cultures, this tree has captivated the imagination of many. However, beyond its stunning beauty, the willow possesses some remarkable abilities.

🪵 Willows are capable of rooting from even the smallest broken branch. Their rooting ability is so powerful that they can grow if planted upside down in the soil.

🍃 The young growing parts of the plant are rich in 2 substances:

• Indolebutyric acid (IBA) and

• Salicylic acid (SA).

🔬 SA and IBA are phytohormones involved in processes such as germination, seedling growth, closure of the stomata in response to environmental stress, and root sprouting.

✂️ Rooting cut-off parts of the plant is the most effective method of vegetative propagation of woody plants. To optimize this process, a study was conducted in 2018 about the effect of willow extract on rooting of other trees:

• The smallest increase was characteristic of the control sample T0 (6.623 cm),

• After 6 hours of treatment with willow extract were 11,810 cm,

• After hours of treatment with the extract, the roots were 14,093 cm.

📊 In addition, treating seedlings for vegetative propagation increased the number of outgoing roots, germination percentage, and total plant height.

💧 In conclusion, weeping willow extract is an inexpensive and effective alternative to rooters. You can prepare it yourself and enjoy healthy, fast-growing tree seedlings.

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Source: Rehman et al. (2018)