Preparation of Grafting Wax for Plant Grafting
Grafting Wax has two main purposes
1. It seals over the grafting union thereby preventing the loss of moisture and death of the tender exposed cells of the cut surfaces of the rootstock. These cells are essential for callus production and healing of the growth union.
2. It prevents the entrance of various decay producing organisms that root wood.
An ideal grafting wax should adhere well to the plant surface, not be washed off by rains. Not be so brittle as to crack and chip during cold weather or so soft that it will melt and run of during hot days, but soft enough to run of allowing diameter growth of the plant without getting cracked.
A commonly used formulation for Plant Grafting Wax Continue reading
Ayurvedic – Cure for Baldness and Hair Loss
1. Bacopa monnier and Phyllanthus emblica both should be taken equally and crushed together and the juice is taken out. Also take one part of Glycyrrhiza glabra and mix it with the juice obtained earlier. Then mix it with
Ayurvedic Treatment for the Removal of Foot Corns
These are the different Ayurvedic methods for the treatment of Foot Corns.
1. Juice of Ginger with clear lime should be mixed in equal part and rubbed three times in a day on the corn. It will help in the removal of foot corns
2. On the corn rub the juice of Calotropis gigantea for one week & corns will be cured.
3. A well ripe Fig should be grinded and the grinded Fig should be put on the corn to cover it completely. This must be done 3 times a day for 1 week. This will help in curing of foot corns.
4. Take the white of egg add copper sulphate. Heat Copper sulphate and mix it with white of egg and rubbed on the corns for two weeks. Then the foot corns will be cured.
5. Water after boiling rice should be mixed with rock salt. Then it should be applied regularly. This will remove corns. Continue reading
Cultivation techniques of Phyllanthus Niruri
Phyllanthus Amarus
Sanskrit Name: Bahupatra
Hindi Name: Jaramla Niruri
German Name: Weisse Blatt-Blume
Telugu Name : Nel usi rika
Malayalam Name: keelanelli
Phyllanthus Niruri is commonly seen in South India. The plant is considered deobstruent, diuretic, astringent
pH PREFERENCE LIST OF HOUSE AND GREENHOUSE PLANTS
NAME
pH RANGE
Abutilon
5.5-6.5
Acorus
5.0-6.5
Aechmea
5.0-5.5
African Violet
6.0-7.0
Amaryllis
5.5-6.5
Anthurium
5.0-6.0
Apostle Plant
5.5-6.5
Aralia
6.0-7.5
Arrowhead
5.0-60
Asparagus Fern
6.0-8.0
Azalea
4.5-6.0
Baby’s Breath
6.0-7.5
Baby’s Tears
5.0-6.0
Begonia
5.5-70
Bird of Paradise
Baby lovebirds
First Round
Baby lovebirds are born without feathers. Their first covering begins to grow on about the 12th day soon followed by the first feather growth. The newly hatched chick is able to survive for the first 12 hours
pH PREFERENCE LIST OF SOME VEGETABLES AND HERBS
NAME
pH RANGE
Artichoke
6.5-7.5
Asparagus
6.0-8.0
Basil
5.5-6.5
Bean (Runner, Broad, French)
6.0-7.0
Beetroot
6.0-7.5
Broccoli
6.0-7.0
Brussels sprouts
6.0-7.5
Cabbage
6.0-7.5
Calabrese
6.5-7.5
Carrot
5.5-7.0
Cauliflower
5.5-7.5
Celery
6.0-7.0
Chicory
5.0-6.5
Chinese Cabbage
6.0-7.5
Chives
6.0-7.0
corn-Sweet