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How to cut Gardenia in spring

Mike Ehrmantraut
2019-12-18 12:40:38
Soil culture cutting: cut a suitable length of branch, with the bottom cut into oblique mouth, the upper cut into flat mouth and keep the top leaves. Prepare suitable soil, soak the branches in rooting water and then insert the cuttings into the soil. Hydroponics cutting: also cut suitable branches, prepare a container and fill with clean water. During rooting, the water should be replaced in time after it becomes dirty.

I. soil culture cutting method

1. Select branches: cut a section of branches from the plants with good growth and the length is about 10-15cm. The best branches are healthy, do not use the branches that have been damaged by pests.

2. Treatment of branches: cut the bottom cut of the branches into oblique openings and the upper cut into flat openings. All the extra leaves should be cut off, just keep the top 3-4 leaves. If possible, it's best to put the branch into the rooting water and soak it for a while, about ten minutes.

3. Prepare the soil: you can buy some special soil or make your own soil preparation. The soil should meet the requirements of looseness and good drainage. Before use, it should be disinfected first. Only after there is no bacteria in it can it be used

4. Cutting: insert the prepared branches into the soil, press them with the surrounding soil, then water them, wait about a month for new roots to grow

2. Hydroponics cutting method

It is also necessary to prepare the branches before cutting. It is recommended to use the branches growing in two years. The survival rate is relatively higher. Prepare a transparent hydroponic container so that you can see the rooting of the branches. Insert the branches, when the water becomes dirty, replace them in time.

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