How to propagate Five-color梅花 through cuttings
Today's experience sharing: how to propagate Five-color梅花 through cuttings and the content of planting green plants and flowers, including the timing and methods for Five-color梅花 cutting propagation, please see the detailed introduction below.
Five-color梅花 needs regular pruning during the growing season to maintain an attractive shape and prevent the plant from growing too tall. The branches cut off can be used as cuttings, inserted into the cultivation soil, and properly cared for to get new Five-color梅花 plants after a period of time. How to prune and propagate will be introduced below.
1. Pruning Techniques
1. Pinching
When the seedlings of Five-color梅花 grow to about 10 centimeters, you can pinch the top leaves in time to prevent the plant from growing too tall and promote the growth of lateral branches for a fuller shape.
2. Thinning branches
When Five-color梅花 grows vigorously, cut the overly long branches, leaving only 3-5 main branches, and remove overlapping, disordered, and weak branches to promote nutrient accumulation for better plant growth.
3. Before and after flowering
It is not suitable to prune extensively before flowering to avoid cutting off flower branches and affecting blooming. After flowering, promptly cut off the spent flowers to avoid losing a large amount of nutrients.
2. Cutting Propagation Techniques
1. Cutting Time
The branches cut during pruning can be used for propagation. It is most suitable to propagate in spring and autumn, as the survival rate is relatively high. In winter, when temperatures are low, cuttings should be placed in a warm indoor environment to survive.
2. Preparing Soil
Five-color梅花 prefers loose, fertile, and breathable soil with good drainage, which is beneficial for plant growth. You can mix leaf mold, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 5:3:2 to make the cultivation soil, and let it晒 (sunbathe) for 1-2 days in the sun before use.
3. Choosing Cuttings
Select strong, disease-free branches, cut them to 10-15 centimeters, remove the base leaves, retain 1-2 top tender leaves, make a diagonal cut at the bottom of the branch, soak in rooting hormone for 20-30 minutes, and let it dry in a shaded place.
4. Planting Cuttings
Prepare a suitable pot, fill it with cultivation soil, make holes in the soil with a stick, with a distance of 4-5 centimeters between holes, insert the cuttings into the holes, slightly cover them with soil, keep the soil moist without watering immediately, and water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Keep the temperature at 20°C-25°C, and wait for 20-25 days for the roots to grow.
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