Maple cutting time and method

Maple cutting time

Maple trees are mostly propagated by cuttings in spring, but the operation can also be carried out in summer, but the survival rate will be lower. Generally speaking, it is most appropriate to carry out cuttings in April and May each year, when the temperature and humidity are suitable and the plants are in the best growth state.

Maple cutting method

1. Prepare the substrate

Maple trees like loose, fertile, breathable, slightly acidic soil. You can choose leaf mold, garden soil, and perlite, mix them evenly in a ratio of 6:3:1 as culture soil. You can apply some organic fertilizer to increase the fertility of the soil.

2. Choose cuttings

On maple plants that are growing very well, select thick, disease-free branches, remove all leaves at the base, retain 2-3 tender leaves at the top, process the bottom of the branch into a 45-degree slope, soak it in rooting water solution for 10-20 minutes, take it out and place it in a well-ventilated, cool place to dry.

3. Cuttings

Prepare a flowerpot of suitable size, put gravel at the bottom of the flowerpot to increase drainage, fill and smooth the culture soil, use chopsticks or wooden sticks to poke a few holes in the soil, the hole depth should be 3-4 cm, and the hole spacing should be controlled at 4-5 cm. Then insert the maple cuttings into the holes and cover them slightly with soil.

Maple tree cutting maintenance

After maple tree cuttings, water it to keep the soil moist, cover it with a film, and place it in a diffused light place indoors for maintenance. It is recommended to control the temperature at 20-25℃. It will take 45-60 days for roots to sprout, and it can be transplanted after 30-45 days of maintenance.