How to propagate the longevity flower through cutting
The editor answers for netizens on how to propagate the longevity flower through cutting and provides detailed information on the timing and techniques of longevity flower propagation in the field of green plants. Please see the detailed introduction below.
The longevity flower is a plant that everyone is familiar with, being the most popular variety of potted plants in homes, especially among middle-aged and elderly people. The main reason why the longevity flower is so well-liked is due to its easy maintenance, fulfilling the needs of home gardening. It is not prone to dying and has a long blooming period.
The longevity flower begins to grow in autumn each year, enters winter, starts blooming, and the blooming period can last until the next spring. Even without fertilization, it will still bloom, although the number of flowers will be relatively few.
In the current Chinese flower market, the variety of longevity flowers is quite numerous, with over fifty varieties available in the market. Although they may look similar on the surface, there are distinct differences once they bloom. Each variety of longevity flower has a unique color and flower shape.
Many friends are loyal fans of the longevity flower, with some having dozens of pots of it at home, and in some cases, the entire house is filled with longevity flowers. When they bloom, the whole balcony is covered with the petals of the longevity flower, which is very beautiful.
How to propagate the longevity flower through cutting
Autumn is the fastest growing stage for the longevity flower, and it is also the most suitable stage for propagation through cutting. Those who enjoy growing longevity flowers can propagate them by using the branches for cutting.
Recently at a friend's house, I cut branches from twenty varieties of longevity flowers, planning to try propagating them at home. There is a bit of extra space, and if they survive the cutting, I can sell them after they bloom next spring. I am not particularly fond of longevity flowers as they grow too fast and are difficult to manage. The reason for propagating them is to experience the process of cutting.
Propagating the longevity flower through cutting is very easy and has no difficulties. Even as a beginner in gardening, one can easily propagate them.
1. Prepare branches
Prepare several branches from different varieties of longevity flowers, keeping the length between 5 to 10 centimeters, preferably with 4 to 5 leaves, and it's fine if they have flower buds. If friends around you have longevity flowers, you can cut more and collect several varieties to propagate them all at once, which is more convenient.