Choose cuttage time Select healthy mother plants Prepare cuttage substrates Cutting method Maintenance management management After survival Osmanthus, as one of the famous traditional flowers in China, is deeply loved by people for its unique aroma and beautiful flowers. Osmanthus cuttage is a common method to breed osmanthus trees, which allows us to cultivate lush osmanthus trees in a short period of time. This article will introduce you in detail the best method for osmanthus cuttage and help you easily master it. The best time to choose the cuttage time for sweet-scented osmanthus cutting is usually in the spring and autumn of each year. When cuttage in spring, the sweet-scented osmanthus tree grows vigorously and has a high survival rate; when cuttage in autumn, the sweet-scented osmanthus tree enters a dormant period, which is conducive to rooting. The specific time can refer to the local climate. Conditions, choose to carry out it during a period with suitable temperature and sufficient light. The success of selecting a healthy mother plant for cuttage depends largely on the health status of the mother plant. When selecting cuttage materials, a sweet-scented osmanthus tree that grows vigorously and is free from pests and diseases should be selected. Under normal circumstances, the branch length of the selected mother plant is 15-20 cm, and the branch diameter is 0.5-1 cm to ensure the survival rate of cuttage. The substrate for preparing the cutting substrate for sweet-scented osmanthus cutting requires good air permeability and good water retention. Commonly used cutting substrates include river sand, perlite, vermiculite, etc. The cutting substrate can be mixed evenly and maintained at appropriate humidity to be used for cutting. Cutting method 1. Cutting: Cut the branches of the mother plant into a length of 15-20 cm, retain 2-3 bud eyes, and cut the bottom of the branches obliquely to better absorb water and nutrients.
2. Cutting depth: Insert the branches into the substrate to a depth of about 1/3 of the length of the branches to ensure that the buds are exposed from the surface of the substrate.
3. Fixing: Use thin iron wire or plastic clips to fix the branches in the cutting substrate to prevent the branches from falling. Maintenance and management 1. Watering: Water should be poured thoroughly in time after cuttage to keep the substrate moist. When watering, pay attention to avoid directly washing the branches to avoid affecting rooting.
2. Light: During the cuttage of osmanthus fragrans, appropriate scattered light should be maintained to avoid strong direct sunlight. Too strong light may cause branches to wither.
3. Temperature: During sweet-scented osmanthus cuttage, the temperature should be controlled between 15-25℃, which is conducive to rooting.
4. Weeding: Regularly remove weeds in the cutting substrate and keep it clean to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases. Management after survival 1. Fertilization: After the osmanthus cuttings survive, thin liquid fertilizer is applied every 15 days to promote plant growth.
2. Pest and insect pest control: Pay attention to observe the growth status of the plant, and take timely measures to prevent and control pests.
Osmanthus cuttage is a simple and easy reproduction method. By mastering the correct cuttage skills, you can easily cultivate lush osmanthus trees. I hope this article can provide you with valuable reference and wish you success in the osmanthus cuttage process!