Illustrated method for propagating a money tree through cutting
For most women, the experience of propagating a money tree through cutting, here is an illustrated guide to the method, let's follow the editor to see the specific content!
The main methods for propagating a money tree are seeding and cutting, and this article focuses on the illustrated cutting propagation method for a money tree. Although there are guides on the website, it seems that many enthusiasts prefer visual guides, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.
What is the situation with money tree cuttings? Online experiences may vary, but in reality, many fail. Although it may seem to root at first, it often dies after being transferred to soil. The image above shows a flower enthusiast who cut eight branches, with only one surviving.
After reviewing the experiences of some flower enthusiasts with money tree cuttings, let's refer to the following first, using semi-woody branches of the money tree is best, and it's preferable to have a little bit of the older bark (the woody part of the trunk) on them. These branches are more likely to succeed when cut, while branches cut directly with scissors are less likely to succeed.
Also, we need to pay attention to the treatment of the money tree branches. It's best not to insert them fresh, but rather let them sit in a shaded place for half a day to allow the wounds to heal easily. Additionally, the leaves of the cut branches should not be left too many; they can be cut in half with scissors to prevent excessive water loss.
Of course, there is also the case of directly using the woody stem of the money tree for cutting. This situation can't be said to be impossible, but the survival rate is reportedly not high, so enthusiasts should be prepared.
Now that we've covered the experiences, let's look at the conventional illustrated guide for propagating a money tree through cutting, and enthusiasts can combine the two methods.
1. Money tree cuttings can be done between May and August each year, selecting branches that are semi-woody from the current year. When cutting the branches, choose a cloudy day or an early morning without wind. The length should be about 6 to 7 centimeters, with the bottom cut diagonal at a 45-degree angle and the top cut smooth, which is conducive to the formation of healing tissue. Each cutting should retain one to two leaves.
The above is one method of cutting, and the experience we mentioned earlier is also a method. It is recommended that enthusiasts select both types of branches for cutting.
2. After the branches are prepared, let them dry for a while to allow the wounds to heal appropriately, then they can be inserted. If possible, they can be dipped in rooting powder or rooting hormone. Coarse sand, vermiculite, or a mixture of perlite can be used as the medium.
When inserting, first make a hole with a stick and then place the money tree inside, pressing it down with your hand.
3. For daily care, make sure the medium is dry and does not accumulate water. Provide 50% shade, which is very important. The rooting time is approximately one month, requiring patience from enthusiasts!
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