How to propagate peony creeper for fast rooting
Today, I will explain to netizens how to propagate peony creeper for fast rooting and share related experiences about the planting methods, including cutting and timing. Next, the editor of this site will introduce to you.
The peony creeper, also known as heart-shaped midday flower, is native to South Africa and belongs to theMagnoliopsida Liliaceae plants. Due to its beautiful plant shape and vibrant flower colors, it is often used for greening and decoration, in addition to its edible value. The main propagation methods of peony creeper are cutting and seeding. Next, let me introduce the cutting method.
1. Timing Selection
Choose to carry out in the rainy weather of summer and autumn, avoiding direct sunlight.
2. Cutting Selection
Select healthy, vigorous branches without diseases, cut the middle and upper parts of the stem as cuttings, shorten them to 12 centimeters, with the upper cut 1 centimeter above the bud and the lower cut 3 millimeters below the bud.
3. Cutting Treatment
After cutting the cuttings, let them dry first and then dip them in rooting powder before inserting them into the soil.
4. Soil Selection
Choose a loamy soil that is loose and well-drained. Garden soil, humus soil, and perlite can be mixed in a suitable proportion to be used as a substrate.
5. Cutting Process
Insert the cuttings diagonally in the seedbed or in nutrient bags. Pay attention to insert half to two-thirds of the length, with a density of 3-4 centimeters. After inserting, compact the soil and water thoroughly. It will take about 20 days to root.
This article shares how to propagate peony creeper for fast rooting and a detailed introduction of the cutting methods and timing. I hope everyone will like it!