How to take cuttings of ivy? Will it freeze to death in winter?

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1. Cutting method

2. Will you freeze to death in winter?

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For cuttings of ivy, hard branches can be used around March to April. If young branches are used, it can be done in summer or autumn. The cut branches should be strong and strong and free from diseases and insect pests. Cut suitable branches for disinfection, and finally apply some rooting powder and let them dry. When cutting, insert it into the soil, water it thoroughly and wait for it to take root. It is cold tolerant, so it won't freeze to death in winter.

1. Cutting method

1. Cutting method

1. Time: If you use hard branches when cutting, the time should be around March to April. If you are using cuttings from young shoots of the current year, you can do so in summer or autumn.

2. Cuttings: For cuttings, vigorously growing branches should be selected. For hard branches, 10-15cm can be cut. Before pruning, check carefully to see if there are any pests or diseases on the branches. If so, do not use them. After cutting off the branches, it is best to disinfect the pruning incision, apply a little rooting powder to it, and dry it for a while before use.

3. Cutting: Insert the treated branches into the soil , press it firmly with your hands, and finally water it thoroughly to keep the soil in a slightly moist state, and the branches will slowly take root.

4. Note: The soil used for cuttings must be disinfected if possible, because many soils contain pathogens. If not disinfected, it is very likely to affect the rooting of the cuttings.

2. Will you freeze to death in winter

< p> Under normal circumstances, ivy will not freeze to death in winter because it has strong cold tolerance. As long as the winter temperature is not lower than -20°C, it will not suffer frost damage. But if it spends the winter in an extremely cold area without any protective measures, it may freeze to death, but this rarely happens.

2. Will you freeze to death in winter?

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