The propagation methods of woody hydrangeas
About the propagation methods of woody hydrangeas and related information on the best timing for hydrangea cutting in green plants, the following is an introduction for you in detail
Hydrangeas, also known as eight immortals flowers, overseas hydrangeas, etc., belong to the Hydrangeaceae Hydrangea plant. Their flowers are large, magnificent, and colorful, suitable for planting on balconies, in gardens, and in courtyards. They can create a very beautiful flower scene. Imagine walking through a sea of hydrangeas in the morning, surrounded by colorful and eye-catching flowers, feeling extremely comfortable. There are many types of hydrangeas with various colors, including pink, purple, blue, and more. Hydrangeas are relatively easy to care for. Xiaoya thinks that caring for hydrangeas is simpler than caring for plants like gardenias, camellias, jade trees, kaffir lilies, podocarpus macrophyllus, boxwoods, azaleas, and epipremnum aureum.
Cutting hydrangeas is simple, just 3 steps to ensure successful rooting and rapid sprouting, resulting in a sea of flowers on the balcony!
Hydrangea cutting method
Step one, select branches and cuttings
The propagation method of hydrangeas is cutting. It is crucial to choose branches with bud points for cutting. If there are no bud points, no buds, and no leaves on the branch, and it is just a bare branch, although it may grow roots, it is difficult to sprout and produce new leaves. If you want to try, the survival rate might be very low. It is best to choose branches that are one year old and not the brown, old, and dried-up ones. These branches are not easy to survive, while semi-woody, slightly tender branches are easier to cut and survive.
Step two, prepare the cutting soil medium
The cutting medium is also simple; any soil will do, even ordinary garden soil can ensure survival, but it should be loose. River sand or vermiculite can be used for cutting. Almost all types of soil can be used for hydrangea cutting. The depth of cutting is relatively casual, about 5 centimeters. Leave one or two leaves on the branch or even a bud point without leaves.
Step three, shade, sun protection, and moisturize after cutting
After cutting, place the plant in a shaded and well-ventilated area. I usually place it directly in the shade of the terrace when I cut. This is particularly important. If it is not shaded and exposed to the sun, the branches will dry out before they have time to grow roots. It's fine if other plants block the light, just make sure to water occasionally and not let the soil get too dry. Generally, new leaves will gradually grow within a month, and the bottom will have successfully rooted. When the roots are fully developed and new leaves appear, you can transplant them with a soil ball into a larger pot for normal flowering. Basically, hydrangeas cut in the current year can bloom smoothly the following year.
Hydrangea cutting is particularly easy, even easier than cutting roses or raspberries. It can be cut almost all year round, especially in spring and autumn, during rainy seasons. At this time, the air humidity is high, making it very easy to grow roots. Choose branches with one or two bud points or buds. Cutting can also be done when the hydrangeas have not yet started growing leaves in spring or after the flowering period when the branches are pruned. Xiaoya has successfully rooted hydrangeas every time, even in winter.
Cutting hydrangeas is not complicated at all. You can try it now. This way of cutting hydrangeas will result in roots in 10 days and sprouting buds, creating a large area of flowers on the balcony.
The above is the complete content on the propagation methods of woody hydrangeas and the best timing for hydrangea cutting, for your comprehensive understanding and reference!