How to propagate Petunias through cutting
Do you know these? Let's take a look at the knowledge of cutting and propagation methods and timing of Petunias.
If you already have a potted Petunia at home, you can choose to propagate it through cutting, which can save the cost of seedlings and is easy to learn with a high survival rate. In spring and autumn, choose good cuttings for propagation, which has a higher survival rate than in summer. Next, let's talk about the method of propagating Petunias through cuttings.
I. Timing of cutting
The best time for cutting Petunias is in spring and autumn. The survival rate of cuttings in summer and winter is not high. If you want to propagate in these seasons, you need to control the indoor temperature between 13-18℃, and the cuttings can also survive.
II. Preparing the growing medium
The cutting medium for Petunias can be sawdust and garden soil, mixed in a ratio of 2:8, sterilized, and set aside for use.
III. Choosing the cutting
On a vigorous Petunia plant, choose a healthy branch free of diseases, and cut it with a sterilized pair of scissors to a length of 10-15 centimeters, avoiding old branches. Remove the leaves from the base, leaving 1-2 leaves at the top, cut the bottom at a slant, soak in rooting hormone water for 40 minutes, and then place it in a shaded area to dry in the shade.
IV. Planting the cuttings
Prepare a suitable pot, not too large, fill it with growing medium, and smooth the soil. Make a few holes in the soil with a tool, insert the Petunia cutting into the holes, and slightly compact the soil around it. Water the pot and place it in a well-ventilated area for maintenance. The temperature needs to be controlled between 15-25℃, and if the temperature is too high, it needs to be lowered promptly. Once the roots have formed, they can be transplanted.
The above introduction on how to propagate Petunias through cuttings and the methods and timing of propagation can be used as a reference suggestion for everyone.