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Five-color plum cutting method

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The time is generally during the growth period, when stability is good. Then there is the choice of cuttings. Choose annual, strong branches, prepare sterilized scissors, and cut them off. The substrate can be vermiculite and sand. After preparation, insert the branches into the substrate at a certain distance. Then place it in a cool place and make sure it is moist.

1. Cutting time

1. Cutting time

Generally speaking, it can be done during the growing season. When cuttings are taken at this time, they will germinate and take root more easily and are more stable.

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2. Preparation

1. Select cuttings: First, choose a lush and strong mother plant. Then, select annual and healthy branches above, and note that it is best to have more than two nodes on the branches. After selecting, sterilize scissors and other tools before cutting off the branches.

2. Prepare the substrate: air permeability and looseness are very important criteria, and the other is good drainage, fertilization, etc. Specifically, vermiculite can be mixed with part of sand and one part is used as culture soil.

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3. Make cuttings

First put the prepared substrate into the container, and pay attention to ensuring that the substrate has an appropriate degree of moisture, which is beneficial to subsequent survival and development. After installation, insert the branches into the substrate at appropriate intervals.

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4. Subsequent maintenance and potting

After the cutting is completed, place the entire container in a cool place. Note that the substrate must always be at a suitable level of moisture, but should not accumulate water. There is also air humidity, which cannot be too low. After about a month, you can observe the rooting phenomenon. At this time, it can be transplanted into the pot. Also pay attention to the choice of soil, fertile, loose sandy loam is better.