How to Propagate Crown of Thorns? A Detailed Guide to Common Propagation Methods

Crown of thorns, also known as Christ thorn, is a sprawling shrub plant. It is grown in most regions of our country, and the whole plant can be used as medicine. So how do you propagate crown of thorns?

1. Cutting time

To propagate Christ thorn by cuttings, if you want a high survival rate, it is best to choose early spring or late autumn, when the plant's activity is at its highest and the rooting rate after cutting is extremely high.

2. Cutting medium

Propagating Christ thorn by cuttings naturally requires soil. Generally speaking, it is best to choose a soil mix of leaf mold and sand as the cutting medium, so that the cuttings are not easily damaged during insertion, which is more conducive to survival. Before starting the cuttings, however, the soil should preferably be disinfected first, to avoid choosing diseased soil and causing the cuttings to fail.

3. Cutting selection

After completing the first two steps, we can now select the cuttings. You can cut from the potted Christ thorn a robust branch with 3-4 leaves to use as a cutting. Because Christ thorn is toxic, after cutting the cutting, it should be rinsed clean with water immediately, so that its sap does not get on our hands.

4. Starting the cuttings

For propagating Christ thorn by cuttings, after completing the above steps you can formally begin: insert the cuttings into the medium at a spacing of 5 cm * 5 cm, with an insertion depth of 4-5 cm.

5. Care after cutting

After cutting, water once thoroughly, then wait for rooting. When the plant grows 2-3 leaves, plant it into a flower pot. After 2-3 weeks, it can be placed in the sun for care. After that, care for it according to the cultivation methods for Christ thorn, and before long you will have a beautiful potted Christ thorn.