How to propagate the newest dahlia by cuttings? Dahlia cutting method

For rural areas, the dahlia plant is just a kind of wild grass and wild flower by the roadside; there are plenty of them in the countryside. The dahlias planted in the flowerpots in our community have also bloomed, with many colors: red, white, yellow, pink, but this color is not what I like, because the petal colors are too gaudy and too heavy, not the kind I like. In addition, this plant blooms far too readily and grows so fast, so it is not the ideal type for a small flower.

But a friend of mine has one that was obtained while visiting relatives elsewhere; it was said to be wild, and no one had ever seen it. Its color is a kind of pale blue, very elegant and beautiful, so I snapped off a section of branch and took it home to root as a cutting, and unexpectedly it really survived. It just so happens that a flower friend also asked me whether dahlias can still be propagated by cuttings in this season now.

Although the season now is so hot, for this plant, taking cuttings is no problem at all. For a plant like wild grass, cuttings are the easiest, and the survival rate of cuttings for this plant is just like that of pothos; the survival rate is very high, almost every single one can survive. Below I will share my little experience with cuttings.

Let me get straight to the main points and what needs attention. The dahlia is the same as the dahlia, and belongs to the same family as the chrysanthemum. The flower colors are very many, and the types are also very many. The large flowers can be bigger than a bowl's mouth, and the flowering period is beyond doubt very long; out of 12 months a year, generally about half the year is spent flowering, the flowering period is just that long. Because the flowering period is relatively long, many parks like to plant this kind of plant, and together with the cheapness of dahlias, they are very inexpensive, so they are planted quite a lot.

The dahlias now are just in their flowering period, and even during the flowering period they can still be propagated by cuttings, and the survival rate of the cuttings is not affected at all; they can still take root as usual. The cutting steps for dahlias:

Step one, pruning the branch: when any plant is propagated by cuttings, the choice of branch is the most important link. The quality of the branch determines the survival rate of the cutting and whether it can take root in a short time. When choosing a branch for dahlia cuttings, it is best if the branch has 2-3 bud points, in plain terms two nodes. When we prune the dahlia, the branches cut off are most suitable for use as cuttings. Cut off half of the leaves on the branch.

Step two, choosing the substrate: the substrate is the soil for cuttings. In general, the soil for cuttings can be horticultural soil, with a little vermiculite added, or pure water or sand can be used for cuttings. The soil for cuttings must have water permeability and must also be sterilized and disinfected, otherwise it is prone to infection.

Step three, inserting the branch: in order to take root in a short time and be potted quickly, we can apply rooting hormone to the branch. If there is no rooting hormone, inserting it directly is also fine; the rooting time may increase by 2-3 days. First poke a hole in the soil with a finger, then insert the branch into it. It can take root in less than half a month.

When the root system of the young seedling grows to 3-5cm, we can divide and pot it. In another half a month it will have completely adapted to the pot, and the cycle is very short. In one month, a new pot of dahlias is ready, and the next year it can sprout and bloom normally.