How to propagate poinsettia cuttings
Today's sharing: how to propagate poinsettia cuttings and a detailed explanation of the cutting propagation method of poinsettia flowers, followed by detailed content sharing.
Talking about poinsettia, I believe flower enthusiasts are not unfamiliar with it, especially for friends who like flower arrangement, it is a common "home-cooked meal", but when it comes to cutting cultivation, some friends may not be very clear.
Just a few days ago, a netizen asked me, saying she wanted to cultivate poinsettia but didn't know how to propagate cuttings. She wants to use it as a wedding decoration this year, so she urgently sought my advice: how to propagate cuttings.
Key points:
First, cutting time: the best time for poinsettia cutting propagation is from June to July. Because poinsettia is afraid of the cold, if the weather is cold, the cuttings will wither and lose leaves during the propagation process.
The temperature environment for cutting should generally be maintained at around 25 degrees Celsius, which can quickly promote the growth of roots and stems. After cutting, the roots will form in about one month. Since the flowering period of poinsettia is around December, if it grows well, it can bloom and be appreciated during the New Year's Day.
Second, cutting method: directly cut branches for propagation, mainly using tender branches, with a length of 1-2 internodes being optimal. If conditions allow, you can apply wood ash to the top of the cutting, which helps root growth and can reduce diseases.
During the cutting process, try not to break the tender branches. At the same time, plant them in sandy soil to avoid excessive sunlight, which can cause the tender branches to wither. You can use branches to shade the roots and tops to reduce water loss due to direct sunlight.
Third, cutting care: after cutting poinsettia tender branches, fertilization is not necessary, but one thing cannot be overlooked, which is watering to keep the soil moist. Water is the key to root formation and is also very helpful for later transplantation. Poinsettia requires a lot of water during growth, and it is difficult to root without sufficient water.
From the perspective of plant growth, water is the key to promoting the transportation of nutrients in roots and leaves. Therefore, if water is missing during the cutting process, the leaves will fall off. Generally, after cutting, you can spray water every 2-4 days to keep the soil moist, allowing poinsettia to accelerate root formation.
As can be seen from the above, the cutting of poinsettia is relatively simple, with the key being the supply of water. When poinsettia has rooted, during the later care process, you can appropriately supplement nitrogen or phosphorus fertilizer, which helps leaf growth and flower blooming, achieving an ornamental effect. Poinsettia can be used for Christmas and festive decorations, symbolizing prosperity and thriving, so flower enthusiasts can also cultivate it at home according to the above methods.
Have you understood the detailed introduction of how to propagate poinsettia cuttings and the detailed explanation of the cutting propagation method of poinsettia flowers brought above?