How to propagate蜡梅 for easy root formation
Compared to the topics related to the propagation of蜡梅 and the methods and precautions for its cutting, the editor will provide you with detailed answers below.
Also known as golden plum, wax plum,蜡梅花, and fragrant plum,蜡梅 is distributed in mainland China, Korea, America, Japan, and Europe. It is a deciduous shrub of the蜡梅 family. The Chinese people's love for蜡梅 is beyond words. Planting a蜡梅 tree at home can reflect the noble and upright spiritual quality of the owner, different from the excellent aesthetics of the vulgar. Let's learn about the cutting and planting methods of蜡 plum branches together.
I. Cutting Time
The cutting time for蜡梅 can be after the winter bloom, but the best time is in December.
II. Selection of Cuttings
Select one-year-old or two to three-year-old branches thicker than 1 centimeter from the base of the蜡梅. Use a disinfected砍刀 to cut the branches from top to bottom along the direction of their growth. After cutting, trim the top of each branch to about 20 centimeters as cuttings.
III. Cutting Treatment
After trimming the cuttings, prune the hairy parts and flatten them. Then, align the cuttings flatly and tie them with a string. Spray water on the bundled cuttings until they are half-wet, then cover them with a thick plastic bag and seal it. Place them in a dark place with a temperature of 12 to 16℃ for about 20 days.
IV. Performing Cuttings
After more than 20 days of placement, the cuttings will develop white tissue at the foot part, and the branches will sprout new buds. At this time, the cuttings can be used for propagation. The method is simple: make a few small holes in the river sand or vermiculite with a stick, insert the cuttings into the holes, and cover them with sand. After covering, water thoroughly, then cover the cuttings with plastic wrap, move them to a warm corner, and take good care of them while waiting for them to root.
V. Transplanting
When the wax plum cuttings have rooted and the root system is relatively healthy, they can be transplanted into flower pots for cultivation. The transplanting method is to place the cuttings in a prepared flower pot, layer by layer adding well-drained, loose, and fertile culture soil. After the soil covers the roots, press the soil with your hands and water once to settle the roots.
The above sharing on how to propagate wax plum for easy root formation and the introduction of the methods and precautions for wax plum cutting can be used as a reference suggestion for everyone.