Which flowers are suitable for cutting during the Start of Spring
Let me introduce to you the flowers that are suitable for cutting during the Start of Spring and a review of 5 types of flowers that can be quickly rooted for early spring cutting. Here are the details that I will cover next.
People who love flowers often envy others who have a variety of flowers growing beautifully. How do they manage to grow so many flowers? In fact, most flowers are not bought with money but propagated through a method called cutting propagation. With the Start of Spring just around the corner and the weather getting warmer day by day, mastering the right technique can make cuttings survive. Learn this method, and you can also become a flower-growing expert. For example, the following five types, give them a try.
Rose
Rose is a traditional famous flower in China. If you have a courtyard or a balcony, you must grow several rose plants. They will bloom in clusters after the spring and create a warm and romantic atmosphere. You can cut them for flower arrangements and place them in front of the mirror or on the dining table. Their charming colors and attractive fragrance will keep you captivated.
Roses are usually propagated by cutting, and the most commonly used method now is the "Wall Collision 2.0" technique, which roots in seven days and survives in less than two weeks. Propagating 100 pots at a time is super easy.
You need to select strong, non-woody rose branches, cut them into 10 cm segments with diagonal cuts at the bottom, leaving two leaves, and soak the cut ends in rooting hormone for a period. Then, fill a disposable plastic cup with vermiculite, pierce holes at the bottom for water absorption, and place the cup on a tray with water (or use a pot as an alternative with a little water). Insert the branches into the vermiculite and place them in a shady area. They will root in 5 to 7 days. If propagating on a small scale, there is no need for transplanting. Wait until the roots are thicker and stronger before transplanting.
Which flowers are suitable for cutting during the Start of Spring
Longevity Flower
Many people grow longevity flowers in winter, which is their blooming season. They have many advantages, such as a large number of flowers, a long blooming period, and easy propagation, for example, using leaves or branches to root and sprout easily.
Especially when the longevity flower's blooms fade, you can cut the flowering stems, remove the withered flowers, keep two leaves, let the cut heal, and plant them in moist sandy soil. They can root and grow leaves in about 10 to 15 days. Once they survive, transplant them with a little soil, and they almost always survive.
Jasmine
Jasmine is popular across the country. It has a simple and elegant appearance and a fragrant smell that never bores. In spring, it's essential to prune jasmine once, cutting the long branches that grew in winter to promote the growth of new buds and shape the plant to encourage blooming.
If you encounter strong branches, don't throw them away. Cut them into 10 cm segments, leaving two leaves on each and cutting the leaves in half to reduce consumption. Take a plastic bottle, cut it open from the middle but don't cut it completely. Put a little water inside, about one centimeter, and place two to three branches in a mineral water bottle without overcrowding. Seal the mouth of the bottle with tape, screw on the cap, and place it in a shady area. They can root in 7 to 10 days. Be sure to supplement water, as the survival rate is very high.
Crane Flower
The roots of the crane flower are very weak, but the leaves have a strong ability to root. As long as the leaves touch the soil, they can sprout. If your crane flower has a tendency to rot the roots, it's better to twist off the strong and plump leaves, one, two, or three segments, let the cut heal, and plant them in sterilized sandy soil in a shady area. Keep them warm, and they will root and survive in two weeks.