How to propagate lilacs by cuttings, and when to take lilac cuttings

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1. Cut branches

2. Preparation matrix

3. Carry out cuttings

4. Later management

5. Cutting time

It is best to choose strong lilac plants, cut off the full-grown young branches of the current year, cut the branches to about 15cm, and remove the leaves at the bottom. The substrate can be purchased directly from special cutting soil, or it can be prepared with vermiculite, perlite, etc. Spray water into the substrate to keep it moist, and dip the branches into rooting powder and insert them. After cutting, place it in a cool environment, keep it light and warm, and it will take root after a while.

1. Cut branches

The branches selected by lilac can affect the survival rate of the cuttings. You can choose young branches or hard branches. In order to ensure the survival rate of the cuttings, For best results, it is best to choose a plant with strong growth and cut off the young shoots of the current year. The branches must be healthy and full, free of diseases and insect pests. Treat the branches and cut them to about 15cm. Remove the leaves at the bottom and do not insert them into the soil together. You can keep a few leaves at the top.

2. Preparation matrix

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There are not many requirements for the choice of substrate. You can directly purchase special cutting soil, or you can use vermiculite, perlite, etc. to prepare a suitable substrate. As long as it can ensure ventilation and drainage, it will facilitate rooting. It must be disinfected after preparation to prevent the presence of bacteria, insect eggs, etc.

3. Make cuttings

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Spray water into the substrate to keep it moist, use small branches to poke a few small holes in the substrate, then dip the lilac branches into a little rooting powder, and then insert it into the soil. You don’t need to insert too much. Deep, cover and press the substrate gently with your hands.

4. Post-production management

After cutting, place it in a cool environment, maintain astigmatism, do not come into contact with strong light, and keep the surrounding area warm for a period of time Then it will take root.

5. Cutting time

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Cutting can be done from July to August every year, or one month after the flowers wither.

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