How to propagate osmanthus trees through cutting
This article introduces the methods and precautions of propagating osmanthus trees by cutting, as well as related content about green plants. Keep reading for more information!
Autumn is the season when osmanthus trees are in full bloom. Where there are osmanthus trees, there is the fragrance of their flowers. My family has three osmanthus pots, all of which are golden osmanthus. They bloom once in summer and once in autumn. It must be said that the fragrance of osmanthus flowers is really strong. While it's nice to have fragrant flowers, it's not suitable to keep them in a closed room, as the strong fragrance can affect our rest at night.
Osmanthus trees are best kept in a courtyard, and can be moved indoors during winter. They don't need to grow too tall; a suitable size for home care is fine. Autumn is not only the season for osmanthus trees to bloom but also a good time for propagating them through cuttings. After the flowers have finished blooming, a few branches can be cut and used for propagation.
I will teach you how to propagate osmanthus trees through cuttings to make them root in the shortest time possible. Generally, there are two time periods for propagating osmanthus trees: in May during the summer and in mid-autumn. Both periods have high survival rates for rooting.
Propagation indoors is the best option, as the temperature is higher. The higher the temperature, the more suitable it is for propagation. Prepare a pot with propagation medium, a piece of plastic wrap, and a larger保温箱. Place the cuttings in the保温箱 and cover them with plastic wrap to keep them warm and moist. High temperature and humidity are more conducive to survival.
How to propagate osmanthus trees through cutting
The propagation medium can be sand, vermiculite, or nutrient soil, any one will do. After disinfecting and sterilizing the medium, fill the pot with it.
Select branches from the mother plant. The branches that have finished flowering are the best choice, as they have high activity and are easy to root. The selected branches should be more than one year old, lignified, about 10 centimeters long, with a pair of buds and a pair of leaves.
Cut the "cutting point" of the selected branches diagonally at a 45-degree angle, dip them in a small amount of root stimulant, and if there is no root stimulant, you can use "white wine" from home instead. Just dip a little, and then insert the cuttings into the medium. Don't put too many cuttings in one pot, 3-5 branches are enough.