Cytokinin paste by hand: composition and manufacture

For sure, every gardener from time to time have to deal with the so-called sleep of the kidneys. Due to various reasons, the plant does not allow shoots, or this process is very prolonged. Some are tolerant of such phenomena, but the majority of caring owners do not want to put up with the lack of maturation and growth of shoots. As a result, they use special stimulants and various chemical preparations that support the development of shoots. Cytokinin paste also belongs to such remedies . It is not difficult to cook it with your own hands, therefore it enjoys an enviable popularity. Moreover, the effect of its application is not at all illusory, and the first shifts in terms of growth are noted quite quickly.

What is useful cytokinin paste?

In gardening this tool is used as a stimulant, which allows to ensure a stable growth of lateral processes and branches, as well as in general to form the crown. Usually, the paste is used for moody plants and those who need help in strengthening the activity of kidney development. It is important to note that stimulation of existing kidneys is not the only action that cytokinin paste has. With their own hands and without any special expenses, it is possible to make a preparation for the formation of new kidneys, which will grow stronger and begin full-fledged vital activity after 10-15 days. In this case there is no special secret in the action of the paste, since its formula is aimed at ensuring intensive division of plant cells. The benefits of cytokinin are especially evident in the case of tubers, when in a short time it is possible to get strong ovaries of new bulbs.

Composition of the paste

Although the result of the use of this paste is difficult to call subtle, it is based on not so many components. The substance is based on the substance 6-BAP, from which the cytokinin paste is prepared with their own hands. The composition also includes lanolin anhydrous and medical alcohol. But first things first.

The preparation 6-BAP, which is also known as benzyladenine or 6-benzylaminopurine, is thus the cytokinin and is marketed as a food supplement. Anhydrous lanolin is also a rather unusual remedy, although experienced plant growers are familiar with it. In essence, it is animal (or woolen) wax, which is obtained in the process of digestion of sheep's wool. It is important to note that there are several types of lanolin, among which are oxyethylated, acetylated, hydrated and others. However, the listed varieties of this oil do not contain traditional cytokinin paste. The composition should contain exactly anhydrous lanolin, and in a certain concentration. Actually, the concentration of the substances used should be considered separately.

Concentration of ingredients

Use of 6-Benzylaminopurine should be in the form of a 98 percent composition. It is a three-dimensional white powder that has a fibrous structure. One small bubble should be taken on the order of 1 g of the substance. It is worth noting that in alcohol 6-Benzylaminopurine does not dissolve. Therefore, the volume of alcohol does not matter. But it is important to take into account another subtlety, compliance with which requires cytokinin paste. To make the most qualitative and effective solution it is possible only provided that 6-BAP will be evenly distributed in the lanolin mass. Like cytokinin, lanolin oil does not dissolve in alcohol, so when the two ingredients interact, the excess alcohol base evaporates.

Manufacturing techniques

So, 6-Benzylaminopurine in a volume of 1 gram should be diluted with the active substance - that is, with 99 grams of lanolin. This should be done only when the 6-BAP is mixed with ethyl alcohol. Preliminary preparation requires lanolin, from which the cytokinin paste will be made. With your hands, you can do this as follows: prepare a water bath, on which to organize the melting of oil to the optimum for mixing state. Then the alcohol solution with 6-Benzylaminopurine is mixed with liquid lanolin. It is important that the alcohol dissolves, and for this purpose, the workpiece is again held in a water bath. As a rule, the evaporation period is 2-3 days. Store the pasta in the refrigerator, and before using it for a short time, hold it for a while at room temperature. This will allow the drug to soften and find a more convenient to apply condition.

Application for violets

Violet is one of the most popular floral plants for which cytokinin is used. Usually, the need for its use arises in the case of complex varieties. For example, Fisher's Leone cuttings have an original and beautiful appearance when flowering, but even in conditions favorable for growth, they can be reluctant to give "babes". In such situations, a cytokinin paste for violets is applied, which is applied with a needle to a scratch on the petiole. Place for this purpose is better to pick up closer to the surface of the earth, and the first signs of the action of the paste can be fixed after a couple of weeks. But it is worthwhile to be ready for abundant growth with the appearance of a large number of sprouts. With the growth of stronger "children" it is necessary to plant, after which new violets will be formed.

Application for orchids

The optimum time to use the paste for an orchid is the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Also, use a clean needle or knife to make a small cut, which is then processed with paste. The amount of applied mass should be small, but sufficient to cover the cut surface. Usually, a small pea with a diameter of 2 mm is applied, which is spread over the "working" zone. In this case, the reproduction of orchids by cytokinin paste can be performed not only on the cuttings, provoking the formation of new kidneys. Often, the remedy is used as a stimulant for already existing kidneys, which are not awakened for a long time.

In this case, carefully remove the dry layers from the kidney so that the paste subsequently contacts directly with the living tissue. As a result, this will ensure an intensive growth of the shoot with the rapid formation of the peduncle. But it should be borne in mind that abuse with the number of kidneys can lead to negative consequences. So, for an orchid, the simultaneous presence of three kidneys is considered normal, but no more.

Contraindications

Like any effective remedy, the cytokinin paste has its contraindications. In particular, specialists do not recommend using it in the following cases:

• Reproduction by paste is undesirable if the plant is affected by pests or has diseases.
• Abundant growth leads many to think about the reparative effect that cytokinin paste can provide. Its application as a stimulation of shoots has been proved practically, however, the regenerating capacity of the paste has not yet been confirmed.
• It is not recommended to use the product for young plants.
• If several buds form at once, then stop using the paste, leaving only one shoot.
• During the treatment, the possibility of paste penetration onto other plant surfaces, including leaves, should be avoided.

Reviews of the pasta

Cytokinin-based paste is a rare case when the effect obtained exceeds all expectations. Many of those who used this tool, noted the high growth rates of shoots, and this refers to a wide range of plant varieties. Lovers who have problems with the reproduction of flowers, confirm the effectiveness of the drug, which is visible in the first weeks. Favorable opinions concern the technology itself, according to which the cytokinin paste is made. You can make it with your own hands, although there may be some difficulties with the search for 6-BAP and lanolin powder.

Conclusion

Despite the many rave reviews, caution should be exercised in the use of cytokinin paste. Firstly, it is a chemical drug that has not only a strong effect, but also some harm to humans. Therefore, all operations should be carried out with gloves, and after the work is finished, wash hands. Secondly, any stimulation of plants assumes a considerable load on the root system. To this you need to be prepared, calculating the intensity of stimulation and the number of planned shoots. Otherwise, if you correctly calculate the amount of paste and take into account the characteristics of the plant, the result of such support for growth will justify itself.