When is the best time to propagate roses by cutting
Are you wondering when is the best time to propagate roses by cutting and the introduction of green plants and flowers regarding rose cutting time and methods? Next, the site editor will introduce these to the netizens.
Roses are currently the most popular plants among people and are even rated as the queen of flowers. They bloom almost every month. If you want to propagate more roses, you have to use the cutting method. However, most people do not know when it is best to propagate roses by cutting. In fact, roses can be propagated in a suitable environment. Let's follow the editor to learn about the cutting methods of roses.
【One, the best time to propagate roses by cutting, autumn】
Roses can be propagated by cutting all year round, especially in autumn, which is the best time for rose propagation. It is also very easy to manage after winter. The following year, you only need to plant them in pots to make them bloom. However, the temperature for propagating roses by cutting should be maintained between 20°C to 25°C to more effectively improve their survival rate.
It is worth noting that rose cutting should avoid the high-temperature period of summer because it is difficult for the cuttings to sprout at this time. Moreover, the high temperature and humidity can easily lead to bacterial growth, resulting in a low success rate of propagation and even causing the death of roses, so this point must be paid special attention to.
【Two, rose cutting methods】
<1. Hardwood cutting>
The soil preparation is the same as for softwood cuttings, and cuttings can be done from the time the roses shed their leaves and enter dormancy until the following spring when they start to sprout. Basically, strong branches can all be used as cuttings. Cut branches 10 cm long with 3-4 leaf buds without leaves, water thoroughly after planting, use branches or other stakes or steel rebars as arches, cover with plastic film, the propagation area should be sunny and protected from the wind to keep moisture, and attention should be paid to preventing dryness. When the cuttings sprout in the following spring, remove the plastic film, and when the young leaves grow and turn green, and the roots are well-developed, they can be transplanted.
<2. Bud cutting propagation>
Select strong, plump buds and new buds from the base of the main branches, wash them with clean water, then cut them and cover them with plastic film. Ventilate 1-2 times a day, keep the soil moist, and the roots can grow in about half a month, and the plastic film can be removed after 20 days.
<3. Full sunlight cutting>
Full sunlight cutting is done without shading the entire cutting process, allowing it to receive ample sunlight. However, since the cuttings have no roots and cannot absorb water normally, it is difficult for them to absorb water. To enable the cuttings to carry out photosynthesis and life activities normally, the cutting bed should be mainly composed of sand. After 3 weeks, it can be transplanted.
<4. Softwood cutting>
Softwood cutting is done in the best growing seasons of April to May and September to October. The temperature of 2-5°C is most conducive to root growth and survival. The cut ends can be dipped in indolebutyric acid powder. The cuttings should be selected from the current year's strong flowering branches, and the roots can grow in about 30 days. Therefore, these cutting methods are quite practical in daily life, and you can try them out.
【Three, post-cutting care process for roses】