Don't waste the cuttings you trim off - handle them this way and you won't have enough flower pots

Many flower lovers' plants are starting to fade now, and post-bloom pruning is about to begin. But how do you all deal with the branches you cut off? Let me tell you a secret - Huahua uses all the cut branches for cuttings, and the survival rate is very high!

Gardenia Cuttings

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1. Prune branches after gardenia blooms

Gardenia branches after the flowers fade are the most robust, and cuttings taken from such branches have the highest survival rate.

2. Prepare the cutting branches

Process the cut gardenia branches before taking cuttings. Cut the bottom end of the branch at an angle, with the branch length at over 10cm.

3. Sterilize and air-dry

Place the processed gardenia branches into a potassium permanganate solution, soak for about 30 minutes, then remove and air-dry in a ventilated spot.

4. Make a mini greenhouse

Prepare a large plastic bottle and cut it open from the middle with a knife, but do not cut it all the way through.

5. Make a foam support board

Prepare a foam board, cut it to roughly the same size as the plastic bottle, poke a few holes in the foam board, and insert the air-dried gardenia branches into the holes.

6. Place the branches into the greenhouse

Place the gardenia branches inserted in the foam board into the plastic bottle filled with clean water, then seal the plastic bottle with tape.

7. Plant the rooted gardenia cuttings

After about 15-20 days, once the gardenia has grown thick white roots, transplant it.

Rose Cuttings

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1. Prune branches after roses bloom

After the flowers fade, roses need post-bloom pruning to bush out faster. Throwing away the cut branches is truly wasteful - better to use them for cuttings~

2. Trim the rose cuttings

Choose thick, dark green branches for cuttings, keeping at least one bud node at the bottom of each cutting.

3. Insert into soil or soak in water

For soil cuttings, vermiculite can be used as the medium. Before inserting the rose cuttings, water thoroughly with a diluted potassium permanganate solution, making sure at least one bud node is buried in the soil, and the tray should be filled with water.

Roses can also be rooted through water propagation. Clean tap water will do, and you can add a little rooting powder to the water.

4. Care in indirect light

Place the planted rose cuttings in an environment with indirect light. Avoid strong light and fertilizing; just spray a little diluted foliar fertilizer once a week.

5. Plant the rooted rose cuttings

After about 30 days, once the rose cuttings have grown white fibrous roots, they can be transplanted into pots.

6. Water the potting soil thoroughly

The potting soil for transplanting must be watered thoroughly. It is best not to choose too large a pot for transplanting, otherwise water is prone to accumulate.

Chrysanthemum Cuttings

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1. Prune after chrysanthemums bloom

After chrysanthemum flowers fade, a major pruning is also needed to reduce nutrient consumption. At this time, the cut branches have accumulated plenty of nutrients and have strong disease resistance, making them perfect for cuttings!

2. Trim the chrysanthemum cutting branches

Choose robust, emerald green branches, keep 2-3 large leaves, cut off the rest, and leave 1cm below the bottommost leaf while cutting off the rest.

3. Choose the medium

For the cutting medium, you can mix peat moss and perlite. Before inserting the branches, use a toothpick to poke holes in the medium.

4. Dip in rooting powder and insert into soil

Dip the cuttings in pre-prepared rooting powder and insert them into the soil to a depth of about 2cm.

5. Water and care

After planting, water thoroughly, place in a cool and ventilated spot, and mist 1-2 times daily.

6. Transplant after rooting

After about 20-30 days, the chrysanthemum cuttings will grow fine roots and new leaves. At this point, take them out of the plug tray and move them into flower pots.

Azalea Cuttings

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1. Prune branches after azaleas bloom

From budding in early spring to the azalea flowers fading, after several months of absorbing nutrients, the azalea branches at this time have the best maturity - robust yet not woody - making them suitable for cuttings.

2. Trim the branches

Choose robust, tender green branches; old branches do not root easily. Use sharp scissors to cut the base into a flat surface, remove the tender buds at the top, keep 3-4 pairs of leaves, with the bare stem portion about 5cm.

3. Prepare the foam box

Prepare a foam box, poke a few holes in the bottom, place a few pieces of broken tile at the bottom of the box, and use it for azalea cuttings.

4. Water the potting soil thoroughly

The soil for azalea cuttings should be loose and breathable. You can mix garden soil, coal cinders, sand, etc., spread about 5cm, then spread another 5cm of medium, and water thoroughly.

5. Insert the cuttings into the soil

After watering thoroughly, do not insert the cuttings immediately. Wait 30 minutes for the soil to fully absorb water before inserting. Insert the cuttings into the soil about 2-3cm.

6. Water with rooting and sterilizing solution

After all azalea branches are planted, water once more just to make the branches adhere to the soil. After 10 minutes, water once with rooting and sterilizing solution, just enough to wet the surface of the potting soil.

7. Seal with transparent film

Cover the foam box with transparent film and seal it with tape or string. Before the azaleas survive, there is no need to water. Place the foam box in a cool spot for care, and avoid direct sunlight.

8. Rooting and transplanting

Azaleas root slowly, taking about two months. After roots grow, transplant together with the medium.

9. Water thoroughly

Water the transplanted azaleas thoroughly and place them in a ventilated, cool spot for care.

Jasmine Cuttings

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1. Prune branches after jasmine blooms

After a spring of nutrient accumulation, jasmine branches after the flowers fade grow most vigorously, making them especially easy to sprout and form flower buds when used for cuttings.

2. Prepare the branches

Trim the cut jasmine branches, keeping only two leaves on each cutting.

Woody branches can also be used for cuttings, but make sure there is one bud node at each end of the branch.

3. Poke holes in the potting soil

For convenience, you can take cuttings directly in the original jasmine pot. Use chopsticks or a drill to poke several holes in the pot.

4. Insert jasmine into the pot

Insert the jasmine branches to be propagated into the prepared holes and press the soil around the cuttings firmly with your fingers.

5. Water thoroughly and care on the balcony

After potting, water once thoroughly, then place in a south-facing balcony with plenty of light for care.

6. Successfully rooted jasmine cuttings

Have you learned how to take post-bloom cuttings from these flowers?

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