Cytokinin paste - 2 ml

Cytokinin paste - is a stimulant for awakening dormant buds and forming new ones, followed by the sprouting of flower stalks and "babies." The action of cytokinin paste is based on its ability to induce mass cell division in plants.

It is used in gardening and indoor floriculture to stimulate the emergence, development, and growth of buds. It has proven effective for both common garden fruit crops and rare, difficult-to-care-for plants. In indoor floriculture, it is applied to encourage flowering and propagation through the formation of "babies." There are no species restrictions on the use of the product.

All types and varieties of orchids, roses, Saintpaulias, succulents, hibiscus, camellias, citrus plants, and others respond effectively to the product.

Cytokinins (CK) are a class of plant hormones of the 6-aminopurine series that stimulate cell division (cytokinesis). Cytokinins are involved in plant cell growth and other physiological processes. The effect of cytokinins was first discovered in coconut milk in 1940 by Folke Skoog.

Cytokinins participate in many physiological processes in plants, regulating cell division, shoot and root morphogenesis, chloroplast maturation, linear cell growth, formation of additional buds, and aging. The ratio of auxins to cytokinins is a key factor in cell division and tissue differentiation in plants.

While the effect of cytokinins on vascular plants is pleiotropic, cytokinins induce growth changes in moss protonema. Bud formation can be considered a variant of cell differentiation, and this process is a very specific effect of cytokinins.

Recommendations for the application of cytokinin paste

Awakening a bud: Use a sharp, disinfected needle to scratch the living cell tissue of the bud. If necessary, carefully remove the protective dry scales beforehand. Apply a pea-sized amount of paste (1.5–2.5 mm in diameter) to the scratched area and cover the bud (internode) with a thin layer. Bud awakening will begin depending on the plant species within 7–10 days.

This method works well on roses, Phalaenopsis orchids, begonias, Dieffenbachia, jade plants, citrus plants, succulents, and many others.

Bud formation: Use a sharp, disinfected needle to scratch the living cell tissue of the plant stem where a bud is expected to appear. Apply a pea-sized amount of paste to the scratched area. Bud formation (flower stalk, "baby," branch) will begin depending on the plant species within 7–14 days.

The application of cytokinin paste yields good results on violas, begonias, Cymbidium orchids, Miltonia orchids, succulents, dracaenas, palms, Alocasia, Dieffenbachia, jade plants, Euphorbia, cycads, and many others.

Using cytokinin paste allows for proper crown formation in plants.

The number of artificially awakened buds should not exceed 10–20%, but overall, it depends on the ability of the root system to provide nutrients to new shoots. Excessive amounts of the product may cause multiple shoots to emerge from a single bud, which is undesirable, as rapid and abundant shoot development often prevents full maturation.

When new bud growth is activated, it is important to remember that the plant requires appropriate feeding and conditions, such as a warm and bright location. If the plant is in "winter" conditions, forced growth may lead to depletion and deterioration of its appearance.

The best time to use cytokinin paste as a growth stimulant is during the growth period or just before it. Additionally, for flower stalk formation, apply a minimal layer of paste to the bud, while for "baby" formation, apply slightly more.

Paste consumption: 1.5 ml per 75–150 buds.