How to take camellia cuttings, the best time to take camellia cuttings

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1. Cutting time

2. Handling cuttings

3. Prepare pot soil

4. Insert the skewer into the soil

5. Post-insertion maintenance

Its cuttings should be chosen between May and June and September and October, as the climate is more suitable and more conducive to rooting and survival. Choose strong and semi-lignified branches as cuttings, with a length of about 10 cm. Cut off the lower leaves, leaving only the two or three upper ones. The soil only needs to be breathable and well-drained. When inserting, first poke a hole with chopsticks, then insert the cuttings, compact the soil, and water thoroughly. In the later stage, pay attention to keeping warm and moisturizing, and roots can take more than a month.

1. Cutting time

Camellia cuttings should be propagated in late spring or early autumn. The specific time is from May to June and September to October. During this period, the temperature, humidity and climate are suitable, which is conducive to rooting and later growth.

2. Processing cuttings

Cuttings It is necessary to choose strong and semi-lignified branches to ensure that they are free from diseases and insect pests. After selecting, use scissors to cut it into a length of 10 cm. Remove the lower leaves and leave the two or three upper ones. The cut at the bottom should be smooth, preferably at an angle.

3. Prepare pot soil

There are almost no soil requirements for cuttings. Sand can be used directly as the soil, as long as it is loose and has good drainage. The flower pot can be a plastic pot or a ceramic pot, or you can use a disposable cup, but you can only put 1-2 in a cup.

4. Insert the skewer into the soil

Prepare After the potting soil is ready, cuttings can be made. When inserting, use chopsticks to poke a few holes on the surface, with a spacing of 3-5 cm. Then insert the cuttings into the hole, about 3 cm deep into the soil, compact the surrounding soil, and water thoroughly.

5. Post-cutting maintenance

Water thoroughly after cutting, and then cover it with plastic film to keep it moisturized and warm. The temperature should be between 18-25 degrees, and the leaves should be sprayed with water frequently. This treatment will take about more than a month to grow. Be careful not to rush to the sun, and gradually increase the light after the roots have taken root.

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