How to Propagate Poinsettias

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1. The choice of time

2. Cut cuttings

3. Prepare pot soil

4. Carry out cuttings

5. Post-maintenance

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Poinsettia cutting propagation is carried out between April and May. Choose a strong two-year-old plant, cut 15-20cm branches from the top, soak it and remove it to dry. Insert it diagonally into the substrate to a depth of about 10cm, and compact the soil gently. After the cuttings are made, pour enough water and place them in a cool environment. Wait for about 15 days for roots to sprout.

1. The choice of time

1. Selection of time

The time for propagation is selected in early spring after the flowers bloom and fade, that is, between April and May. This period is a good time for plant growth and development, and the chance of survival and rooting will be relatively high.

2. Cut cuttings

Choose a strong two-year-old plant and cut branches from the top to a length of about 15-20cm. Two or three bud eyes should be retained at the upper end to ensure future growth. Then fill the pot with water, put the branches in and soak them, and take them out to dry after about 24 hours.

3. Prepare pot soil

You can use a mud pot or sink for cuttings. The choice of substrate is also very important. You can choose a softer texture and a permeable effect, which facilitates the drainage of water and prevents moisture from accumulating and causing rot.

4. Carry out cuttings

Insert the cut branches into the substrate diagonally to a depth of about 10cm. After cutting, compact the loam gently, but not too hard to avoid compacting it too tightly.

5. Later maintenance

Cutting After that, pour enough water and put it in a cool environment. Wait for about 15 days for roots to sprout. Some low-concentration fertilizer can be applied one and a half months after survival to promote growth.

2. Cut cuttings

3. Prepare pot soil

4. Carry out cuttings

5. Post-maintenance

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