Hydrangea cutting time and method

Hydrangea cutting time

Hydrangeas can be propagated by cuttings in late spring and early summer. If you ensure the temperature and light required by hydrangeas, the survival rate will increase. They can also be propagated by cuttings in autumn, as the warm and humid climate is suitable for the growth of hydrangeas.

How to take hydrangea cuttings

1. Prepare the soil

Hydrangea has no requirements for the pH value of the soil. Just make sure the soil is breathable, well-drained and fertile. Prepare leaf mold, garden soil, peat soil, and add decomposed organic fertilizer. Mix them evenly and make it into culture soil.

2. Choose cuttings

Select healthy, thick branches close to the roots on the mother plant, cut about 5-8 cm with scissors, remove excess leaves from the branches, retain 1-2 tender leaves on the top, cut off 1/3 of the leaves, make the base incision into an oblique incision, apply rooting powder, and place in a cool and ventilated place to dry.

3. Cuttings

Insert the processed hydrangea cuttings into the soil, compact it slightly, water to keep the soil moist, cover with film, and place in the shade for maintenance. In dry weather, spray water to keep it moist. Wait 20-45 days for it to take root.

Hydrangea cuttings maintenance

After the hydrangea is grafted, you must pay attention to constant maintenance, spray some water frequently, and then place the seedlings in a cool place, providing a temperature of about 25-30℃. It will take about twenty days for the roots to take root. After you find that the hydrangea has grown most of its roots, you can transplant it into a flowerpot.