With the improvement of living quality, more and more people have started to grow flowers and plants at home, and chrysanthemums, with their rich colors, long blooming periods, and auspicious meanings, have become favorites of many flower enthusiasts. How to propagate chrysanthemums at home through cutting techniques? This article will introduce in detail the method of chrysanthemum cutting to help you easily master the skills of home chrysanthemum cultivation.
Chrysanthemum cutting is a common propagation method that is not only simple to operate but also has a high survival rate. Through cutting, we can obtain a large number of healthy chrysanthemum plants in a short time, enriching our own variety of flowers. Next, let's delve into the steps and precautions of chrysanthemum cutting.
Chrysanthemum cutting method1. Choose the right cutting time
The best time for chrysanthemum cutting is generally in spring and autumn when the temperature is suitable for the growth of cutting seedlings. Spring cutting can be carried out in March to April, and autumn cutting can be done in September to October.
2. Choose healthy chrysanthemum seedlings
Choosing healthy chrysanthemum seedlings is the key to successful cutting. You should select vigorous, disease-free chrysanthemum plants as the cutting material.
3. Prepare the cutting substrate
The cutting substrate should be made of materials with good breathability and strong drainage, such as perlite, vermiculite, and river sand. Mix the substrate evenly for cutting.
4. Cutting operation
Clip the chrysanthemum seedlings from the mother plant, leaving 2-3 leaves, remove the rest, and insert the seedlings into the cutting substrate, with a depth of about 2-3 centimeters, maintaining a certain row spacing and plant spacing.
5. Watering and maintenance
After cutting, water thoroughly and keep the substrate moist. In the early stage of cutting, you can shade it appropriately to avoid direct sunlight. After the seedlings take root, gradually increase the duration of sunlight.
6. Observation and transplanting
During the cutting process, regularly observe the growth of the chrysanthemum seedlings and deal with diseases and pests in a timely manner. After the seedlings take root, they can be transplanted to pots or flower beds.
Chrysanthemum cutting precautions1. Use fresh chrysanthemum seedlings, avoiding the use of old ones.
2. Before cutting, disinfect the seedlings to prevent the spread of diseases and pests.
3. During the cutting process, avoid damaging the roots of the seedlings.
4. After cutting, keep the substrate moist and avoid rapid evaporation of water.
5. Pay attention to the growth of the seedlings and adjust maintenance measures in a timely manner.
Chrysanthemum cutting is a simple and easy-to-learn propagation method. By mastering the correct cutting techniques, we can easily propagate beautiful chrysanthemums at home. I hope this article's introduction can help you, and I wish you success in growing chrysanthemums!
Note: This article refers to reports from the "China Flowers" magazine and data from the "China Flowers Market" report.