Camellia cutting method illustration
Sharing the content of Camellia propagation and planting with everyone, the illustration of Camellia cutting method, the following is a detailed introduction for you
Some flower enthusiasts prefer to propagate flowers themselves, such as Camellia. Let's take a look at the illustration of Camellia cutting method, from the cutting medium to the selection of branches, and the management after cutting, hoping to be helpful to flower enthusiasts.
1. Cutting soil: The soil used for Camellia cutting must be loose, moisturizing, and well-ventilated acidic soil. Usually, sandy yellow soil (known as red soil in the south) is used, but never use surface fertile loam. If no mountain soil is available, vermiculite or perlite can be used as a substitute. Whether using mountain soil, vermiculite, or perlite as cutting soil, the particles should not be too fine or too coarse.
2. Place 3 to 4 centimeters of broken bricks at the bottom of the flowerpot, then cover with a layer of coarse sand the size of soybeans. Then add the cutting soil and gently smooth it, but do not press it down. (Usually, the soil fills half the height of the flowerpot.)
3. Cutting season: For general home cultivation of Camellia, it is best to cut in early summer. The best time to cut is early June. After the Spring Festival, from February to March (the whole flowering period) is also suitable, but the top bud must be removed at this time. Autumn cutting is still being experimented with.
4. Cutting selection, cut the new semi-woody branches of the current year, usually using 2 to 3 sections, about 5-8 centimeters long branches for cutting. There are no specific rules for cutting the branches; just follow a general principle: longer for thin branches, shorter for thick branches. Too short will germinate slowly.
5. Cutting the branches.
When cutting, find a wire or other material similar in thickness to the cutting branches, or a small screwdriver, or even a stick can be used. First, make a hole with other materials before inserting the Camellia branch to prevent the branch from being scratched by the sand. After all the cutting is done, water thoroughly to make the sand and branches stick closely together.
6. Moisture retention and shading
The best method for moisture retention is to place a transparent glass or plastic container (or plastic bag) on top of the flowerpot. Do not completely cover the glass, leaving some space for ventilation. On rainy days, you can completely remove it. After cutting, the soil should be kept moist, and the humidity of the flowerpot should be high.
The above [] introduces a comprehensive illustration of the Camellia cutting method, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.