Choose the right cutting time to prepare cutting materials for cutting operations. Precautions for maintenance and management of sulfur chrysanthemum, also known as yellow chrysanthemum and sulfur flower, is a common ornamental flower. Its golden flowers bloom in summer, which not only brings beautiful visual enjoyment to people, but also has high ornamental value. sulfur chrysanthemum has many breeding methods. Among them, the cuttage method is loved by many flower friends because of its simplicity, ease and fast reproduction speed. This article will introduce you in detail the cuttage method of sulfur chrysanthemum. Help you easily breed beautiful flowers. Choose the right cutting time. The cutting time of sulfur chrysanthemum is generally carried out in spring or autumn. Spring cutting is conducive to plant growth, and autumn cutting can ensure that the plant grows fully before winter comes. The specific cutting time can be adjusted according to local climatic conditions. Preparing cutting materials 1. Sulphur chrysanthemum plants: Select sulphur chrysanthemum plants that grow vigorously and are free from pests and diseases as cutting materials.
2. Cutting substrate: Pearlite, vermiculite, peat and other materials can be used as cutting substrates, which will help improve the survival rate of cutting.
3. Fertilizer: Appropriate amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizers can be applied to promote plant growth. Carry out cuttage operation 1. Select healthy branches of sulfur chrysanthemum, which are about 10-15 cm long, and retain 2-3 leaves.
2. Cut the bottom of the branch into an oblique opening, which will help improve the water absorption capacity.
3. Dig a small hole about 2 cm deep in the cutting substrate and insert the branches into the hole to ensure that the leaves are in contact with the substrate.
4. Gently compress the cut branches to make them in close contact with the substrate.
5. Place the cutting pot in a semi-shaded ventilated place to maintain appropriate temperature and humidity. Maintenance and management 1. Temperature: During the cuttage of sulfur chrysanthemum, it is advisable to keep the temperature at 20-25℃.
2. Humidity: Keep the air humidity at 70%-80%, and spray it regularly to prevent the leaves from losing water.
3. Light: Avoid direct light in the early stage of cuttage and gradually increase the light time.
4. Watering: Keep the substrate moist and avoid stagnant water.
5. Fertilization: About 1 month after cuttage, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizers can be applied once to promote plant growth. Precautions 1. Be careful not to damage the branches during cuttage, so as not to affect the survival rate.
2. Select healthy branches for cuttage and avoid using branches with pests and diseases.
3. Pay attention to observe the growth of plants and adjust maintenance measures in a timely manner.
The cuttage method of sulfur chrysanthemum is simple and easy. As long as you master good skills, you can easily reproduce beautiful flowers. I hope this article can help you in your breeding path of sulfur chrysanthemum, pay attention to the development of my country's flower industry, and constantly learn new maintenance techniques to make your flower life better.