How to cut Daphne? Can it be cut in winter?

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2. Can cuttings be taken in winter?

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When cutting daphne, you should choose strong branches, which should be 8-10 cm long. Remove the lower leaves of the cuttings, leaving only the top two leaves. The substrate must be loose and breathable. If you prepare it yourself, it must be sterilized. When inserting, be careful not to insert it too deep into the soil. It should be about half or one-third of the length of the cutting. After inserting, pay attention to shade and spray water to moisturize. In addition, the temperature is low in winter, so cuttings should be avoided in winter, otherwise it will be difficult to take root.

2. Can cuttings be taken in winter?

1. How to take cuttings

1. Choose branches: When cutting, choose strong branches with a length of about 8 to 10 centimeters. Cut off the lower leaves and keep only the upper ones. This can reduce water consumption and is beneficial to rooting. If possible, it is best to soak it in rooting water for a day and then take it out after one day, which can speed up the rooting speed.

2. Prepare the medium: the cutting medium should be prepared in advance Be prepared to use something loose and breathable. The ones you prepare yourself must be sterilized first. It can be mixed with leaf mold soil, garden soil and sandy soil.

3. Make cuttings: After preparing the soil, you can make cuttings. When inserting, pay attention to the depth of the cuttings. It should not be too deep. About half or one-third of the cuttings should be inserted.

4. Post-cutting maintenance: After completing the cuttings, Shade treatment, do not rush to let the cuttings bask in the sun. Also spray water frequently to moisturize. You should also pay attention to the temperature, whether it is too high or too low, it will affect rooting. The place where it is placed should have good ventilation, so that it can take root in more than a month.

2. Can cuttings be taken in winter

When cutting Daphne, you can choose spring, autumn or summer, but not winter. Because it is not cold-tolerant, the temperature in winter is too low and the germination ability of the branches is also low. At this time, it will be difficult for the cuttings to take root and survive. The best time for cuttings is in the spring of May and June, as rooting speed is fast and the survival rate is high.

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