How to penetrate Ivy

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1. Time selection

2. Cut the branches

3. Prepare soil

4. Carry out cuttings

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It is best to take ivy cuttings from April to May in spring, or from August to September in autumn. Select a well-growing plant, cut a branch from the top, and divide it into stem segments of about 10 cm. It is required to have leaves at the top and remove the leaves at the bottom. Prepare the container and substrate, insert the branches, gently compact the soil, do a good job of post-care, provide water and light properly, and it will survive for a while.

1. Time selection

1. Time selection

It is easier to take root and easier to operate. For cuttings, there is no big time limit. As long as the temperature is suitable, cuttings can be carried out all year round. However, in ordinary households, it is best to take cuttings in the spring from April to May, or in the autumn from August to September. The climate is mild, which is conducive to rooting and subsequent growth.

2. Cut the branches

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Select a well-grown ivy plant, cut a branch from the top, about 30 cm in length, and then divide it into stem segments of about 10 cm. It is required that the top of the branch has leaves and is free from pests and diseases. The leaves at the bottom must be removed, otherwise it will affect later growth. If there is no ivy at home, you can also insert a piece of ivy from a friend's house, which will make it easier to survive.

3. Preparation of soil

There is no need to choose a special container for cuttings. Disposable cups or plastic bottles can be used, but there must be drainage holes at the lower end. The cutting substrate should be clean plain sand, vermiculite, perlite, etc.

4. Make cuttings

Put the substrate in the container, then insert the branches into it, lightly compact the soil, do a good job of later maintenance, provide water and light properly, and it will survive for a while.

2. Cut the branches

3. Prepare soil

4. Carry out cuttings

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