How to propagate a wintersweet tree
Relating to the common knowledge of how to propagate wintersweet trees and the timing and methods of wintersweet cutting, the following details will be shared.
Also known as golden plum, wax plum, wax flower, and fragrant plum, wintersweet trees are distributed in mainland China, Korea, the Americas, Japan, and Europe. They belong to the family S蜡梅科 and the genus Chimonanthus, which are deciduous shrubs. The Chinese people's love for wintersweet trees is beyond words, and growing one at home can reflect the owner's noble and upright spiritual quality, as well as their refined taste. Let's now learn about the cutting methods for wintersweet branches and the planting methods after the cuttings have rooted.
One, Cutting Time
The time for wintersweet cutting can be after the winter blooming of the flowers, but the best time is in December.
Two, Cutting Selection
Select one-year-old or two to three-year-old branches from the base of the wintersweet tree that are thicker than 1 centimeter in diameter. Use a disinfected砍刀 to cut the branches along their growth direction from top to bottom, and after cutting, trim the top of each branch to about 20 centimeters as the cuttings.
Three, Cutting Treatment
After trimming the cuttings, prune the hairy parts and flatten the ends. After flattening, align the cuttings end to end and tie them together with a string. Spray the tied cuttings with water until they are half-damp, then cover them with a thick plastic bag, seal it, and place them in a dark area with a temperature of 12 to 16℃ for about 20 days.
Four, Cutting Process
After about 20 days of storage, the cuttings will develop white tissue at the base, and the branches will sprout new buds. This is when the cuttings can be planted. The method is simple: use a stick to make a few small holes in the river sand or vermiculite, insert the cuttings into the holes, and cover them with sand. After watering thoroughly, cover the cuttings with plastic wrap, move them to a warm corner, and care for them diligently until they root.
Five, Transplanting
After the wintersweet cuttings have rooted and the root system is relatively healthy, they can be transplanted into pots for cultivation. The method is to place the cuttings in a prepared pot and add layers of well-draining, loose, and fertile potting soil. After the soil covers the roots, press the soil down with your hands and water once to settle the roots.
The detailed introduction of how to propagate wintersweet trees and the timing and methods of wintersweet cutting shared above are for netizens to reference.