Can the Happiness Tree be cut in autumn? What is the best season for the Happiness Tree cuttings?

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1. Can cuttings be taken in autumn?

2. The best season for cuttings

3. Cutting method

You can take cuttings of the Happy Tree in autumn, when the climate is relatively warm, but you must do a good job of keeping warm in winter. Generally, cuttings are carried out in spring, when the temperature should be above 15°C. Cut a 15-20 cm long branch and remove all the leaves. Use sandy loam soil as the substrate, insert the cuttings into the sandy soil to a depth of one-third or one-half, and water appropriately afterwards.

1. Can cuttings be taken in autumn?

Happiness trees can be taken in autumn. Usually the cutting time is in spring, when the climate is mild, which is conducive to plant rooting after cutting. Although the temperatures in autumn and spring are similar, autumn is followed by winter, and the plants are not very cold-resistant, so they must be kept warm, otherwise the cuttings will not survive the winter and most of them will freeze and die.

2. The best season for cuttings

The best season for tree cuttings is spring. The temperature in spring is suitable for cuttings to take root, and the climate is also humid, which is very helpful for the growth and development of plants. It should be noted that it has high temperature requirements, and the temperature must be kept above 15°C. If you encounter late spring cold, you need to keep warm in advance to avoid frostbite on the cuttings.

3. Cutting Method

1. Cutting processing: To cut a happy tree, you usually need to choose a mother tree that is strong and free of diseases and insect pests. The branches cut from it are easier to take root and can maintain the excellent characteristics of the original tree. Generally, 1-2 year old lignified paper strips are used as cuttings. The length of the cuttings is about 15-20 cm, and all leaves are removed.

2. Pot soil preparation: In order to ensure that the cuttings can For rooting, soft sandy loam soil is generally used as the substrate. It does not need to be too fertile to avoid adverse effects on the growth of young roots. In order to ensure that the soil is free of germs and insect eggs, it can be exposed to the sun before use. High temperature can also have a good disinfection effect.

3. Make cuttings: Use chopsticks to insert a hole in the pot soil, with a depth of about 5-10 cm, usually one-third or one-half of the length of the cuttings. Insert the cuttings along the hole, water them appropriately, keep the substrate moist, and wait for them to take root. After the cuttings grow roots, they can be transplanted into a pot with soil, usually 2-3 plants are planted together.

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