Can Michelia alba be propagated by cuttings? This is how to get the highest survival rate from cuttings
I. Can Michelia alba be propagated by cuttings?
Michelia alba is a very famous ornamental flowering plant. Its flowers are highly elegant and beautiful, and the delicate, refreshing fragrance that Michelia alba naturally carries is very soothing to the senses. Michelia alba is a flowering plant that is very popular on the market. Cuttings are a very common propagation method for Michelia alba, so Michelia alba can absolutely be propagated by cuttings, you can rest assured about that! It is possible but very difficult, mainly because the survival rate is extremely low.
II. Cuttings of Michelia alba
1. For Michelia alba cuttings to succeed, we first need to choose a suitable time to do it. Generally, for Michelia alba cuttings we choose June and July in the north, since the success rate of Michelia alba cuttings is somewhat higher at this temperature. For the Michelia alba cuttings, we mainly choose young Michelia alba plants. Before taking cuttings, I want to remind everyone that the roots of the Michelia alba plant to be used for cuttings must be sterilized and disinfected to avoid infection that could affect the overall cutting results.
2. The choice of soil for Michelia alba cuttings is very important. Generally, a relatively breathable sandy soil is used for cuttings, which can prevent the soil from being too wet and affecting root formation. Before taking cuttings, the soil can first be disinfected; it can be soaked with potassium permanganate or formalin solution and then dried in the sun, or you can buy professional potting soil.
III. Precautions for Michelia alba cuttings
1. During the Michelia alba cutting process, we had best keep the ambient temperature between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. If the temperature is too low, its rooting speed will be too slow, while if the temperature is too high, the roots are prone to rot. In addition, we must remember to disinfect the cutting soil, which can greatly increase the success rate of the cuttings.
2. For Michelia alba cuttings, it is best to avoid the rainy season. You can choose to take cuttings after the rainy season. About 40 days after cutting, the cut begins to form callus tissue; at around 60 days, some cuttings have formed complete callus tissue; at about 3 months, the cuttings have basically formed a complete root system, with complete callus tissue.