Take cuttings on rainy days without spending a cent, grow 10 pots with a 100% survival rate

Camellia

Cutting time: possible in all four seasons.

Cutting soil: yellow soil and red soil are best, vermiculite is second.

Steps:

1. Camellias struggle to get through summer, so we can cut branches after flowering and use them for cuttings; that way, even if the old plant dies, there are still new seedlings. Choose new branches from the current year whose stems have not become woody. The brown branch at the top in the picture below is very suitable for cuttings and has a high survival rate. It is best to cut it into 10 cm lengths with a pair of leaves at the top.

2. Freshly cut branches can be soaked for 2 hours in sugar water (concentration around 10%) to stimulate rooting, or soaked in rooting powder water to increase the success rate of rooting~

3. The plastic bottles we usually collect can all come in handy. Poke a few holes around the sides, fill with the soil shown, insert the branch 2-3 cm deep, then water thoroughly, and place it in a cool corner at home.

4. Many flower lovers think camellia cuttings are difficult, but actually you just haven't kept the humidity right. If conditions at home allow, you can plant them in the ground and build a plastic tunnel to keep moisture in. If you don't have the conditions, mist them morning and evening to keep them moist and patiently wait for the camellia to root. In summer it takes about 1 month to root, after which you can care for them normally.

Rose

Cutting time: possible in all four seasons.

Cutting soil: vermiculite, sandy soil, perlite.

Steps:

1. It is best to choose sturdy branches with relatively fresh color, cut them into short branches 8-12 cm long, keep 1-2 bud points (that is, leaves) on top, and cut the bottom at an angle with scissors, which helps absorption~

2. Huahua suggests using a transparent plastic cup for rose cuttings, as it is easy to observe rooting. First poke 1-3 holes in the bottom of the cup for air and water drainage, then add vermiculite, and finally insert the rose branch 2-3 cm deep.

3. After inserting, water thoroughly, and it is best to place it in a cool, ventilated place. The picture below shows it placed in a cool spot behind the house, with a tray underneath; rainwater from rainy days collects in it, which just does the job of keeping moisture in, and it almost needs no care. But if the rain is heavy, you definitely need to bring it back indoors!

4. It roots in about 2 weeks. When you see the roots grow to the wall of the cup, it is about time to plant it in a pot. The soil used here is garden soil mixed with leaf mold, with some slow-release fertilizer added at the bottom of the pot. After planting, water thoroughly and still keep it in a cool place to recover, then after about 3-5 days give it sunlight.

Jasmine

Cutting time: possible from April to October.

Cutting soil: sandy soil, vermiculite, perlite, water culture.

Steps:

1. Jasmine must be pruned after each flowering to ensure a second bloom. The pruned branches can be used for cuttings; just keep a pair of leaves at the top of each branch, and the survival rate is very high.

2. Find a piece of foam board, insert the jasmine branches into it, leaving 2 cm exposed underneath, and place it in a basin of water. The water here is best tap water that has been left to sit so the chlorine is gone, or you can use rainwater directly, which gives an even higher rooting rate!

3. Remember to place it in a cool, ventilated place at home, and change the water every 2-3 days. Jasmine roots quickly; in about 1-2 weeks you can lift the foam board and see the roots. At this point, continue water culture first, and when the roots grow to 3 cm long, you can plant it in a pot, preferably using sandy soil mixed with leaf mold.

Osmanthus

Cutting time: May-July, September-October.

Cutting soil: garden soil, sandy soil, yellow soil, red soil.

Steps:

1. Osmanthus cuttings taken in summer can still catch the flowering season in autumn. Cut current-year osmanthus branches, preferably semi-woody stems with green at the top, and keep just one pair of leaves for photosynthesis.

2. In fact, osmanthus is easier to propagate by cuttings than by grafting. If you want 100% cutting success, you can first soak them for 2 hours in rooting powder water, then insert the osmanthus branches 2-3 cm into the potting soil, water thoroughly, and place them in a cool, ventilated place at home.

3. Cuttings all need to keep the soil moist. If we use garden soil, it may not be breathable. Huahua suggests using chopsticks to poke some small holes in the soil for ventilation. Do not move the branches out of curiosity; if you move them, you definitely won't get them to root!

4. When the old leaves turn yellow and fall off and new buds also emerge, you can move it to a spot at home with bright indirect light and let it get some morning and evening sun. You don't need to water too frequently; just water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Osmanthus like this can bloom in autumn!

Pomegranate

Cutting time: hardwood cuttings in March, softwood cuttings are best from May to September.

Cutting soil: garden soil, sandy soil, vermiculite, water culture.

Steps:

1. So-called hardwood is the old branch of the pomegranate tree, and softwood is a new branch of the current year. In summer you can cut softwood branches 0.5-1 cm thick for cuttings. The cutting survival rate is high, and after growing for 2-3 years they can bear fruit, which is 2 years faster than sowing!

2. For the cut pomegranate softwood branches, just keep a pair of leaves at the top, insert them 2-3 cm deep into the soil, and it is best to place them in a shaded spot indoors, misting morning and evening to keep them moist.

3. When pomegranate is rooting, the sign is that the old branches fall off and new buds emerge. If there is no movement, do not touch it. After the old leaves have all fallen, you can carefully pull it out to check the rooting. If white roots have grown, you can plant it in a pot for normal care.

Hydrangea

Cutting time: possible in spring, summer, and autumn.

Cutting soil: perlite, vermiculite, sandy soil, water culture.

Steps:

1. July is the season when hydrangeas finish blooming, and they must be pruned promptly so they can bloom next year. Cut the flowering branches into small sections 5-8 cm long, with each section keeping just one pair of leaves. Cut the leaves in half to preserve nutrients, and then they can be used for cuttings!

2. The survival rate of hydrangea cuttings is already very high. For flower lovers who always fail at cuttings, Huahua suggests taking many cuttings at once; after all, a 5 cm branch can become one plant, and more is better than fewer. After inserting, sprinkle water over them with a watering can and place them in a cool, ventilated spot at home.

3. In rainy weather with low temperatures and high humidity, the survival rate of cuttings is higher. If it isn't raining where you are and instead the sun is blazing, Huahua suggests placing the flowers in a tray or basin with accumulated water, with the water level just 1 cm deep. This both keeps moisture in and lowers the temperature. Try it quickly!

4. Hydrangea roots in about 1-2 weeks, but don't rush to repot it. Many flower lovers fail at this step because they didn't first stabilize the roots, and the plant dies after repotting. Normally you should continue growing it untouched for 1-2 weeks, and after the root system is stable, move it into a larger pot, preferably planted with leaf mold and nutrient soil~

Kalanchoe

Cutting time: possible in all four seasons, best in summer and autumn.

Cutting soil: sandy soil, garden soil, nutrient soil, water culture.

Steps:

1. Many flower lovers' kalanchoes have already gone dormant. Huahua suggests cutting the kalanchoe back bare, which helps it get through summer safely. Both the cut leaves and stems can be used for cuttings. Never mind turning 1 pot into 10 pots; you could even have 20 pots!

2. When taking kalanchoe cuttings, be careful not to insert them too deep. Leaves only need to go about 1 cm into the soil, and stems can be inserted 1-2 cm. Do not water too much, and the pot must be shallow and breathable (you can poke small holes) to avoid accumulating moisture and rotting.

3. Under normal conditions, kalanchoe can root in 1-2 weeks. Do not move it out of curiosity. Once you see it has sprouted new buds, you can repot it and care for it normally.

Bougainvillea

Cutting time: June-July, after flowering.

Cutting soil: vermiculite, peat soil, garden soil, water culture.

Steps:

1. Bougainvillea should also be pruned promptly after flowering, so it can bloom again and produce even more flowers. So don't be reluctant to cut it!

2. Cut the pruned branches into 8 cm lengths, keep 1-2 leaves on each branch, and either soil cuttings or water cuttings will work. After inserting, cover them with a plastic cup that has small holes poked in it. Closed cuttings have a higher success rate, and flower lovers who have never succeeded before should definitely try it.

3. Bougainvillea roots in about 2 weeks. After rooting, the roots must also be stabilized first. Give it some morning and evening sun as appropriate, and after 10 days, once the root system is relatively stable, transplant it into a flowerpot for normal care.

Pothos

Cutting time: April-August.

Cutting soil: garden soil, sandy soil, coconut coir soil, water culture.

Steps:

1. In summer you can never have too many pots of pothos. Placed at home, they instantly make you feel refreshed. Take one branch and it can become one pot. If you don't take cuttings now, you'll only regret it in August

2. The fastest method is to cut a pothos branch with aerial roots and put it in a bottle of water. Many flower lovers say rooting is slow. Huahua suggests using a dark-colored bottle to grow it, since summer light is too strong and can easily affect root growth. You can also add one aspirin tablet to the water to promote rooting.

3. If you want a pothos that fills the pot, you can try soil cuttings. Upright cuttings easily grow trailing vines, while horizontal cuttings can fill a pot faster. Insert the pothos branches according to personal preference, spray some water, and on rainy days they almost need no care; just keep them ventilated, and they can root in about 1 week~

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