How to cut camellia? How many years will it bloom after cutting?

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1. Cutting time

2. Cutting processing

3. Pot soil preparation

4. Cutting and maintenance

Five or several years of flowering

Camellia cuttings are usually carried out in September. Usually, semi-lignified branches are selected as cuttings. The middle and lower leaves are removed and the upper three leaves are retained. The bottom of the branches should be cut obliquely and immersed in indolebutyric acid solution to promote rooting. Prepare sand or vermiculite as a substrate, insert the cuttings into it, and water it appropriately. Roots will usually take place in about 60 days. It usually takes 2-3 years from cutting to flowering. If you cultivate it well, it can be earlier.

1. Cutting time

Camellia cuttings are generally taken in autumn, mostly in September, when the survival rate is relatively high. In addition, cuttings can also be taken in spring. However, due to the high temperature and humidity in summer, the bottom of the cuttings is prone to rot and it is difficult to take root. In winter, due to the low temperature, the cuttings will be frostbitten, so they must be kept warm, otherwise it will be difficult to survive.

2. Cutting processing

Camellia Semi-lignified branches are generally used as cuttings. For some more expensive varieties, leaves can also be used as cuttings. For branch cuttings, the leaves at the base need to be removed, leaving only the upper 3 leaves. The bottom should be cut into oblique cuts and dipped in indolebutyric acid to promote rooting. Annual leaves are mostly used for leaf cuttings. They should not be too old or too tender, otherwise they will not take root easily.

3. Pot soil preparation

The soil used for cutting camellias must be well prepared. In order to ensure the growth of new roots, fertile substrates are usually not used. Generally, sand or vermiculite can be used. Before cutting, the soil should be placed in a sunny place to dry. If it is leaf cuttings, you can use mountain mud as the substrate and add an appropriate amount of river sand to improve drainage and air permeability.

4. Cutting maintenance

Preparation After the cuttings and soil are ready, the cuttings can be made. Insert the cuttings into the substrate and pour an appropriate amount of water. Roots will generally take place in 60 days. If it is a leaf cutting, the depth of insertion into the soil should be about 2 cm. After the cutting, the soil should be compacted and watered enough. Place it in a cool place and maintain good ventilation. It will take 3 months for roots to sprout and sprout in the second spring. .

Blooming in five or several years

It usually takes two to three years for camellia to bloom from cutting to blooming. However, if you provide a suitable environment and pay attention to maintenance, it can bloom early. However, because the plant has not grown yet, there will be fewer flowers, and Also relatively small.

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