Orange Tree Cutting Propagation Methods and Key Techniques

The orange tree is a common plant, and generally household cultivation of orange trees uses cutting propagation, so how do you propagate an orange tree by cuttings?

1. Remove the branches

The survival rate is highest when orange trees are propagated by cuttings in spring. Because in spring the temperature rises. You can take a tender branch about 10 cm long with no pests or diseases from the lower part of the orange tree; such tender branches have the highest survival rate and are good for cutting management.

2. Prepare the pot and soil

To propagate an orange tree by cuttings, first prepare a clay pot with a diameter of 15 cm and a depth of 8 cm as the container, and use a mix of leaf mold, garden soil, and pine needles as the cutting medium; this can promote rooting of the branches and make them grow faster.

3. Disinfection

Before propagating the orange tree by cuttings, you can make a slanted cut at the wound of the branch and dip it in rooting powder or plant ash to disinfect it. You can also spray carbendazim into the pot soil, which can ensure the cutting branches and leaves are free from attack by pests and diseases.

4. Cutting management

After the orange tree branches are inserted as cuttings, gently press them firm and water them, keeping the pot soil moist. It is best to place them in a semi-shaded environment, keep the temperature at around 20 degrees, maintain ventilation, and wait for the branches and leaves to take root and sprout; after rooting, organic fertilizer can be used appropriately.

The success rate of orange trees grown from cuttings is not high, and cuttings rarely bear fruit, so it is only suitable for household cultivation for ornamental purposes.