Cutting method of the lotus lantern

The most common method of propagation of the cardinal tetrapod is cuttings, which is usually not done in the cold winter. Remove the strong branches from the top, prepare the cut in advance, let it dry naturally, spray water on the soil to keep the humidity just right, and then carefully insert the branches. It will take about 30 days for the roots to take root.

Cutting time of the cardinal lantern

The time for cutting of the Chinese lantern needs to be chosen well. If the time is right, the survival rate of the cutting will be high. Cuttings can be taken from April to August in spring and summer , or from September to November in autumn . In comparison, the survival rate of cuttings in spring and summer is higher.

How to propagate the cuttings of the Myrtles

1. Cut the cuttings

The lotus can be propagated by softwood cuttings or hardwood cuttings. For softwood cuttings, you can choose the strong branches of the year, and cut the strong parts into branch segments. The cuts should be kept smooth, and each cutting should have 2-3 leaf nodes.

For hard branches, you can choose strong branches grown last year , and keep 3-4 nodes on each cutting. The leaves at the bottom of the cuttings should be removed, and 1-2 leaves can be kept at the top.

2. Cutting medium

The cutting medium should be prepared in advance, and it must be well ventilated, loose and well drained. You can mix fine sand and perlite in a ratio of 3:1 , or you can mix peat soil, perlite and vermiculite in a ratio of 4:1:1 .

3. Take cuttings

In order to improve the survival rate of cuttings of Polygonum multiflorum, the cuttings can be properly treated by soaking the lower end of the branches in growth regulators and then cutting them into the substrate .

Maintenance of Cardinal Tetralogyne after cutting

During the maintenance period, it is necessary to change the pot every one or two years , and change to a larger pot than the original pot. Also, replace the new soil to make the nutrients more sufficient. When changing the pot, it is also necessary to properly cut off the dead leaves and old branches to avoid consuming excess nutrients and water.