Choose the right cutting time, choose healthy cutting materials, process cutting materials, choose the right cutting substrate, manage cutting after cutting is one of the important means of plant reproduction. It allows us to reproduce a large number of flowers and plants in a short time. Cutting is not easy, and mastering the correct cuttage method is crucial. This article will reveal the best method to plant flowers and help you easily reproduce beautiful flowers and plants. Choose the right cutting time. The choice of cutting time has a great impact on the success rate of cutting. Spring and autumn are the best periods for cutting. The spring temperature is suitable and the plant grows vigorously, which is conducive to the survival of cutting; the autumn temperature gradually decreases and the plant enters dormant period., the survival rate of cutting is high. Choose healthy cuttage materials. Healthy cuttage materials are the key to successful cuttage. Choose branches that grow vigorously and are free from pests and diseases as cuttage materials. For herbaceous plants, you can choose stem segments; for woody plants, you can choose twigs or semi-lignified branches. Processing cuttage material 1. Cutting: Cut the cuttage material into a certain length, usually 5-10 cm. When cutting, try to keep the incision smooth to reduce damage.
2. Defoliation: For some plants with larger leaves, such as roses, roses, etc., some leaves can be removed appropriately to reduce transpiration and improve survival rate.
3. Drug treatment: Soak the cut cutting material in a rooting hormone solution, such as indolebutyric acid, naphthylacetic acid, etc., to promote rooting. Choosing the right cutting substrate The choice of cutting substrate has a great impact on the survival rate of cutting. The ideal cutting substrate should have good air permeability, water retention, and sterility. Commonly used cutting substrates include perlite, vermiculite, river sand, etc. Mixing the cutting substrate with peat soil in a ratio of 1:1 can improve the survival rate of cutting. Cuttage operation 1. Cuttage container: Choose a container with good air permeability, such as plastic cups, foam boxes, etc.
2. Cutting depth: Insert the cutting material into the substrate to a depth of about 2-3 cm.
3. Cutting density: According to the growth habits of plants, reasonably control the cutting density to avoid overcrowding. Management after cuttage 1. Watering: Water in time after cuttage to keep the substrate moist, but pay attention to avoid standing water to avoid causing the cuttage material to rot.
2. Lighting: Maintain appropriate lighting and avoid direct sunlight to avoid wilting the cutting material.
3. Temperature: Maintain a suitable temperature, generally controlling it at 20-25℃.
4. Air humidity: To maintain a high air humidity, you can use a sprayer to spray water, or cover it with plastic film.
Mastering the correct cuttage method can improve the survival rate of cuttage and allow you to easily reproduce beautiful flowers and plants. I hope this article can provide you with useful reference and wish you success in the cuttage process!
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2. Wang Fang, Liu Lihua. Research and application of flower cutting propagation technology [J]. Flowers, 2017, 2:18-21.