How to propagate ping pong chrysanthemum through cutting
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Native to Japan, ping pong chrysanthemum is a plant of the genus Chrysanthemum in the Asteraceae family. It is called ping pong chrysanthemum because its round flower shape resembles white, green, yellow, and red ping pong balls. Ping pong chrysanthemum is often used as a cut flower. Packaged in paper, it is clever, cute, and has a long shelf life, symbolizing a complete and lasting love. Ping pong chrysanthemum can be propagated through cutting, which is a simple operation. Let's learn about it together.
1. Cutting Time
Ping pong chrysanthemum can be propagated by cutting all year round, but the best time is from March to May in spring when the climate is warm and humid, which is the growing period of ping pong chrysanthemum. Cutting during this period ensures the highest survival rate of cuttings and the fastest root growth. The next best time is from August to September in autumn when the climate is relatively warm and humid, also a growing period for ping pong chrysanthemum. As for summer and winter, when temperatures are above 25℃ and below 15℃ respectively, the survival rate of cuttings is low, root growth is slow, and it is not conducive to the maintenance management after cutting, so it is not recommended to propagate by cutting.
2. Selection of Cuttings
Good cuttings not only have a high survival rate and quick root growth but also grow stronger after being planted in pots. You can choose healthy, pest-free, and robust lateral branches as cuttings and cut them with sterilized scissors. The length should be about 8 to 10 centimeters and have a few leaves.
3. Cutting Treatment
After cutting the cuttings, you can apply carbendazim to the wound for sterilization and place it in a well-ventilated area to dry until the wound contracts. Before cutting, to speed up root growth, you can soak the cuttings in a rooting hormone solution for 1 hour.
4. Preparation of Substrate
Most plants choose a substrate with good drainage and loose breathability for cutting, and ping pong chrysanthemum is no exception. Substrates like river sand, vermiculite, coconut bran, and perlite have good drainage and loose breathability. You can choose one as the substrate for cutting ping pong chrysanthemum.
5. Cutting Propagation
After the cuttings are treated and the substrate is prepared, you can proceed with the cutting propagation. The method is simple: just insert the bottom of the cutting into the substrate about 3 centimeters and then water thoroughly to complete the propagation.
6. Maintenance Management
After the cutting is finished, the cuttings should be placed in a warm, slightly diffused light, and well-ventilated position for maintenance. Water the cuttings when the surface of the substrate is slightly dry to keep it moist. Wait for 15 to 20 days for root growth. After the roots are established and new buds have sprouted, you can transplant them into pots.
The above introduction on how to propagate ping pong chrysanthemum through cutting and detailed explanations of the cutting propagation methods hope to bring some knowledge of flowers to green plant enthusiasts.