How long does it take for peony cuttings to bloom? Can peony flowers be propagated by cuttings?

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1. How long does it take to bloom?

2. Propagation by cuttings

It usually takes two years for peony cuttings to bloom. Cuttings are usually carried out in July, when the survival rate is extremely high. Select plants that are healthy and free of diseases and insect pests, cut 10-15 cm branches as cuttings, keep two nodes on the top, and remove the lower leaves. After the bottom of the cutting is dipped in indoleacetic acid, it can be inserted into sandy soil and wait for it to take root.

1. How long does it take to bloom

It often takes two years for peony cuttings to bloom. In the first year after cutting, the cuttings need to grow and accumulate certain nutrients. In the second year, the nutrients are relatively sufficient and they can basically bloom. If the environment is not good, it may take longer to bloom.

2. Propagation by cuttings

1 . Cutting time: The time for peony cuttings is usually July. At this time, the temperature is relatively high and the climate is relatively humid, which is very helpful for rooting of cuttings. If the temperature is very low, the growth rate of the plant will be very slow, it will be difficult for new roots to grow, and it will also be susceptible to freezing.

2. Cutting processing: First pick a tree that is strong and strong. For plants that are free of diseases and insect pests, cut a 10-15 cm long branch from the plant as a cutting. The cuttings should retain two nodes and some leaves, but the lower leaves should be cut off and only the upper ones should be retained. Dip a little indole acetic acid solution into the bottom to promote rooting.

3. Substrate preparation: The substrate prepared for peony must be of soft soil, river sand can be used, but it must be soaked in 0.5% potassium permanganate solution for disinfection before use, so as not to Can lead to new root infections. In addition, the substrate can also be vermiculite or perlite, as long as the drainage capacity is strong.

4. Cutting maintenance: Insert the cut peony branches into into the substrate to a depth of 5 cm. If you want to cut multiple plants, make sure the leaves do not overlap and cover each other. After cutting, water it thoroughly and cover it with a plastic shed to keep the temperature between 28-30°C and the humidity around 50%.

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