Take cuttings of these flowers in October for more blooms and a longer flowering period, turning 1 pot into 10 pots
Planting a few pots of flowers and plants on the balcony fills the whole home with vitality. Flowers and plants are not only for viewing but also purify the air. Growing flowers is actually a matter full of know-how, and many flowers can be rooted directly from cuttings. Today Xiaoye will tell you that these flowers have a very high survival rate when cuttings are taken in October, and their flowering period is very long and the flowers are beautiful! Let's take a look!
NO.1 Hydrangea
Hydrangea flower buds are very large, and they can bloom in many colors and are very beautiful. Such beautiful hydrangeas can survive from cuttings! The survival rate of cuttings in spring and autumn is very high. As long as the soil is kept moist and shade is provided, they will root quickly!
Cutting method:
1. When taking hydrangea cuttings, keep one node as one cutting. Cut the bottom of the branch at a 45-degree angle with one cut, making a horseshoe shape. The purpose of the angled cut is to increase its water-absorbing area and rooting area. Remove 2/3 or half of its leaves.
2. When taking cuttings, be sure to ensure the air permeability of the soil medium. It is recommended to use perlite: vermiculite: peat soil = 1:1:1 ratio to mix the soil! This kind of soil is not only airy but also very nutritious!
3. Then insert the trimmed branches into the nutrient soil you mixed, water them thoroughly directly, and put the whole pot of cuttings directly in a cool and ventilated place. Spray water once every morning to prevent the leaves from wilting!
4. During care, keep the potting soil fertile. Before flowering, apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Water from fish tanks, bone meal, and plant ash are all fine. If you think homemade fertilizer is troublesome, you can apply 20g of microbial inoculant flower fertilizer. The microbial metabolites can decompose the phosphorus and potassium elements in the soil, promote the absorption by the flower roots, and help improve soil permeability and fertility!
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NO.2 Moss rose
Moss rose is a flower that many flower lovers like to grow. It has very strong vitality, and the flower buds it produces are very brightly colored! Moreover, it will bloom on the third day after cutting, making it very suitable for growing at home!
Cutting method:
1. Take a robust branch and cut it into small sections 3-5 cm long!
2. Moss rose has strong adaptability to soil, so it does not have high soil requirements. Just water thoroughly before cutting!
3. After cutting, moss rose can be placed directly in the sun. During normal care, as long as the soil is kept moist and the potting soil does not become waterlogged, it is fine!
NO.3 Geranium
The flowers produced by geraniums are both large and beautiful, and the flowering period is very long, with rich colors. A single branch can be used for cuttings to survive!
Cutting method:
1. When taking geranium cuttings, choose healthy branches. It is best to choose a branch with 3 leaf nodes at the top as the cutting material. Cut it 0.5 cm along from the previous node, and it is best to leave two small leaves at the top!
2. Do not rush to take cuttings of the trimmed geranium branches. Place them in a cool place for 2 hours!
3. Water the soil thoroughly. When cutting, insert the branch and leaves into the soil to the depth of 2 leaf nodes. The small geranium will root very quickly!