How to propagate Milan through cutting
Today's mini experience sharing: tips and techniques for propagating Milan through cutting and the maintenance of green plants. Let's learn about it together.
Everyone is familiar with Milan flowers, right? As long as the temperature is suitable, they can continuously grow and bloom throughout the year. They are a very easy-to-care-for type of woody plant, and the fragrance of the flowers they produce is very pleasant. Keeping a pot indoors can fill the room with fragrance. Propagation of Milan in a pot at home mainly involves cutting. Most of the Milan we buy is also propagated through cutting. Many gardening enthusiasts don't know how to propagate Milan at home. Why is that? And how should one propagate it?
Actually, propagating Milan through cutting is not difficult. First, we need to choose the right season. The best time for cutting Milan is in the spring when the temperature is around 20 degrees. Generally, in the north, it's best to propagate from May to June. When cutting, avoid choosing very young branches, as they tend to lose water and will not root quickly. It's best to choose semi-woody branches from the current year, about 10 cm long, with most of the lower leaves cut off, leaving only a part of the top leaves.
Cut a diagonal slice at the bottom of the branch. If you have root growth powder or root stimulant, dilute it with water and soak the bottom of the branch in it for 1-2 hours to effectively promote root growth. After soaking, prepare a well-draining soil for planting Milan. It's crucial to use well-draining soil for propagation, as using garden soil can make it difficult to root. Plant the cutting in loose, nutrient-rich soil, water thoroughly, and add root stimulant and carbendazim to the water.
After planting, place it in a spot with scattered sunlight. Ensure good air humidity. If humidity cannot be maintained, you can create a plastic拱棚 using several branches to keep the area moist. You can also place it in a spot with scattered light and mist the leaves with a spray bottle three times a day—morning, noon, and evening—while ensuring ventilation to prevent the leaves from wilting and to increase air humidity. After planting, water the soil whenever it dries out, and within about 2-3 months, roots will grow.
This is the method for propagating Milan through cutting. Many gardeners fail to propagate Milan because they often pull out the cutting after about a month to check on it. Remember, Milan takes a long time to root. Although it can sprout, it does not have roots, and it takes at least two months to grow roots. If you frequently pull out the branch to check during the rooting period, it will lead to propagation failure. As long as you understand this and follow the method I described, without frequently checking the cutting, ensuring good air humidity and soil moisture, within 2-3 months, you will see it grow rapidly. Then you can transplant it to new soil, ensuring successful propagation and avoiding any problems.
Do you understand the detailed introduction of how to propagate Milan through cutting and the techniques shared above?