Cutting method of fragrant wood

The fragrant wood can be propagated by cuttings. This method is simple to operate, takes root quickly, and has a relatively high survival rate. Note that after cuttings, you need to master the correct cultivation methods and provide sufficient water and light conditions.

1. Cutting time

The best time for cuttings of fragrant wood is in spring and autumn, when the climate is relatively warm, making it easier for the cuttings to take root and sprout. If you choose to do cuttings in summer, the high temperature and high humidity will often cause the bottom of the cuttings to rot, affecting its survival rate. The temperature in winter is too low, and the cold climate will inhibit rooting and is not conducive to branch sprouting.

2. Cutting steps

Potting and soil selection: For the cuttings of the fragrant wood, choose to use a flower pot with good air permeability. Either a clay pot or a porcelain pot will do. The soil is required to be loose and fertile, with good drainage and air permeability. Mix garden soil, humus soil, and peat soil in a ratio of 3:3:1.

Prepare cuttings: Select a well-growing mother plant and select healthy branches from it, with a length of 10 to 15 cm. After the cuttings are cut, soak them in rooting powder for 12 to 24 hours to allow the roots to sprout faster.

Cutting method: Before inserting the branches into the soil, you can use tools to dig a trench in the soil, and then bury the cuttings in it. After insertion, cover them with a layer of film. If managed properly, they will start to take root in one and a half months.

3. Maintenance

Sunlight: After the fragrant wood potted plants are cut, they cannot be exposed to direct sunlight. They can be placed in a cool and ventilated place for scattered sunlight. In spring and autumn, 3-4 hours of light per day are guaranteed. In summer, strong direct sunlight needs to be avoided. In winter, light should be exposed at noon, and 5 hours of light should be guaranteed.

Watering: After the fragrant wood potted plants are cut, pay attention to watering them appropriately. Water them when the soil is dry. Do not water them too much to avoid waterlogging and root rot. Water them once every 3-5 days in spring and autumn, every day in summer, and once every 6-8 days in winter to keep the soil moist.

Fertilization: Do not fertilize the fragrant wood potted plants directly after cutting. Wait for them to resume normal growth before using fertilizer. Use diluted phosphate fertilizer once every half a month, and pay attention to applying thin fertilizers frequently to avoid fertilizer accumulation.