How to Propagate Double Petal Dwarf Morning Glory
The editor introduces the topic of propagating double petal dwarf morning glory and the cutting technique for growing flowers, let's take a look together!
Double petal morning glory is a type of morning glory with beautiful flower shapes and fragrant aroma, mostly used for garden planting or landscaping. It prefers a warm and humid growing environment, with an optimal temperature range of 20℃-35℃. The common propagation methods include sowing and cutting. Next, let's understand the cutting method of double petal morning glory from aspects such as cutting time, soil selection, branch treatment, cutting process, and planting care.
1. Cutting Time
If growing double petal morning glory in a greenhouse, cutting can be done throughout the year. However, the spring and autumn seasons have warm and suitable climatic conditions, which are better for the growth and development of plants after cutting.
2. Soil Selection
The double petal morning glory does not have high requirements for the growing medium, which can be prepared by oneself. Mixing decomposed leaf soil and sandy soil, and adding some mature fertilizer to the soil is beneficial for the later growth of double petal morning glory. It is best to also add some perlite to increase the soil's breathability and drainage.
3. Branch Treatment
Cut a healthy branch about 10 cm long from the mother plant, remove the leaves from the bottom of the branch, apply antiseptic and anti-inflammatory medicine to the incision, place it in a well-ventilated and diffused light area to dry, avoiding infection.
4. Cutting Process
Pour the prepared soil into the flower pot, make a small hole about 6 cm deep in the soil with a chopstick or scissors, insert the treated branch into it, and then fill and compact the surrounding soil.
5. Planting Care
After cutting, water thoroughly, cover with a layer of plastic wrap and place it in a diffused light area for maintenance. Keep the indoor temperature at 18℃-28℃. In about 15-20 days, the cut double petal morning glory will take root and sprout. If there are no abnormalities, it can be transplanted in about one month.
The above information introduces how to propagate double petal dwarf morning glory and the cutting technique, which can be used as a reference suggestion for everyone.