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Cipping

Description:

Cipping is a term used in gardening and horticulture to refer to the act of removing the tip or end of a plant shoot or branch to promote branching and stimulate new growth. It is a common technique used to control the shape and size of plants, encourage bushiness, and enhance overall plant health.

Senses:

  1. Noun:

    1. The act of cutting or clipping the tip or end of a plant shoot for propagation or pruning purposes.

    2. A small piece or portion of a plant shoot that has been clipped.

    3. A gardening technique used to control plant growth and improve its aesthetics.

    4. A portion of a plant often used for grafting or rooting purposes.

  2. Verb:

    1. To cut or trim the tip or end of a plant shoot or branch.

    2. To perform the act of cipping on a plant to encourage new growth.

    3. To remove unwanted shoots or branches using pruning shears or scissors.

Usages:

  1. When I noticed my rose bush growing too tall, I decided to do some cipping to maintain its desired height.
  2. After cipping the stem of the herb, I immediately placed it in water to propagate a new plant.
  3. I used cippings from the apple tree to graft onto another fruit tree to create a hybrid variety.

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