How to propagate chrysanthemums by cuttings? Detailed cutting methods and steps
I. Operating steps
1. First, select the cutting branch. Choose a relatively robust chrysanthemum, then break off a branch from it, usually breaking it starting from the center, then keep the upper half of the branch, and cut it to a length of about 0.2 m.
2. The selected branch needs to retain a small leaf bud on it, and the top of the branch must also retain its terminal bud, then place the selected branch into diluted rooting powder to soak for about 120 minutes.
3. Prepare the soil. Generally choose soil that contains relatively more nutrients, then put it into the prepared flower pot, then water it to moisten the soil, then use a column-shaped object to poke a small hole in the soil, about 7 cm deep, then insert the selected branch, and then firm the branch with soil.
4. After firming the branch, water it with a small amount of water, and the branch area also needs to be sprinkled with water, then place it in a ventilated and shady place to root.
5. Make a small shed that can block the sun and cover it over the cutting pot. Cover it during the day and remove it at night. Note that the branches should be sprayed with water evenly and on time to keep the soil with a certain amount of moisture.
6. Wait until the leaf buds on the upper half grow out, then it can be exposed to sunlight appropriately, but be sure not to give it sunlight at noon.
7. After it survives, it can be transplanted, and at this time it can receive more light, but be careful not to water it too much.
8. As for fertilizing, a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer compound fertilizer can be applied, which can promote its growth.
9. After growing to a certain extent, chrysanthemum buds will grow. At this time, only one bud needs to be retained, and the others should all be removed. Then fertilize it immediately, and around late summer and early autumn, the chrysanthemums will bloom one after another.
II. Precautions
Generally, the chrysanthemums we buy and grow at home are root sprouts left after flowering last year. When spring comes the next year, the root sprouts can sprout again. If it is continuously encouraged to sprout, by autumn there will be very long branches. At this time, the chrysanthemum is very unattractive, and the number of flowers is also very small, so these branches can be broken off and used for cuttings.