How to propagate gardenia cuttings with high survival rate
A comprehensive introduction on how to propagate gardenia cuttings with high survival rate and the precautions for gardenia cutting, the following will take everyone to understand the small experience of green plant maintenance.
1. Cutting Steps
1. Prepare soil
Prepare a nutrient-rich matrix before cutting, ready with decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and coarse sand, mix them in a ratio of 5:3:2 to make a growing medium.
2. Choose cuttings
Prepare disinfected scissors and knives, select gardenia plants that have been growing for at least 2 years, preferably healthy and robust branches without diseases. Cut a semi-lignified branch about 10-20 centimeters long, remove all flower buds from the branch, cut off the leaves with a knife, leaving only the top 2-3 leaves. The bottom of the branch is treated with a slanted cut and soaked in rooting hormone for ten minutes, then placed in a semi-shaded area to dry.
3. Planting cuttings
Prepare a suitable container, preferably a clay pot or ceramic pot. Place pebbles at the bottom of the pot, fill with the growing medium, and make 8-10 holes with chopsticks, about 3-4 centimeters deep. Insert the gardenia cutting into the growing medium, firm the surrounding soil and water thoroughly. The plant can take root in about 30 days, and can be transplanted to a new pot after new leaves grow out.
II. Cutting Time
Gardenia cuttings have a higher survival rate in spring, with the best cutting time around April. At this time, the temperature is warm and humid, which is more conducive to the rooting of gardenias. If the indoor temperature can be maintained at around 15-25°C, cuttings can be carried out at any time.
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