A Detailed Guide to the Latest Propagation Methods for Serissa
Serissa is also known as snowbush, white horse bone, and boxleaf serpentine, etc. It is an evergreen small shrub of the genus Serissa in the Rubiaceae family. It fears strong light, prefers a warm climate, and can also slightly tolerate cold and drought. It likes well-drained, fertile, moist, and loose soil. It does not have high requirements for the environment, and its growth vigor is relatively strong. Cutting propagation and division propagation are commonly used. Now let us take a look at the propagation methods of Serissa.
Cutting Propagation
Serissa is very tough and very easy to root from cuttings. For cutting time, dormant branches are used from February to March, and semi-mature branches are used from June to July. Cut 6-8 cm long cuttings and insert them into slightly acidic fine sandy loam. Build a shade frame for shading. After insertion, pay attention to watering and keep the seedbed moist. The cuttings root very easily. Several cuttings can also be inserted together. From October to November, they can be potted and transplanted. The young seedlings inserted together are separated into single plants for transplanting. Softwood cuttings can also be done in summer and early autumn.
Division Propagation
Division propagation of Serissa is often carried out in March in spring. Transplanting can be done in all four seasons, with February to March in spring being the best.
Scatter Cutting Propagation
Serissa can also be propagated by scatter cutting. Use vacant greening land, loosen the soil, break up the soil clods, and level it. Evenly scatter one- to two-node branches (about 3 cm) trimmed off onto the ground prepared in advance. Tread firmly or press the surface soil with an object, then water thoroughly. After that, spray water once every other day. Roots begin to grow after 10 days, and branches and buds sprout. After 25 days, apply the first diluted liquid fertilizer. At 50 days, apply 1:1000 urea once to promote seedling growth. After 2 months, they can be transplanted and planted. After 4 months, they can be potted and cultivated, and initial insertion can be carried out at the same time. After 1 year, a relatively ideal stump bonsai with exposed hanging roots can be formed. If used as a hedge, it will take shape in just half a year.