Chrysanthemum cutting time and method

Chrysanthemum cutting time

Chrysanthemums can be propagated by cuttings all year round, but in order to increase the survival rate of cuttings, it is best to do it in March to May. At this time, the temperature is suitable and the cuttings are easy to take root and survive. Cuttings should be avoided as much as possible during the high temperatures in midsummer, otherwise it will easily affect the number of flowers.

Chrysanthemum cutting method

1. Prepare the soil

Chrysanthemums like loose and well-drained soil. You can prepare peat soil and add a small amount of perlite, mix well and use it as culture soil.

2. Choose cuttings

On the chrysanthemum plants that are growing well, choose thick, disease-free and insect-free branches with a length of 10-20 cm, cut off the leaves at the lower part, keep 1-2 tender leaves at the top, cut off 1/2 of the leaves, cut the bottom of the branch into an oblique incision, apply carbendazim to the wound for disinfection and sterilization, and then place it in a ventilated place to dry.

3. Cuttings

Prepare a larger flower pot, clay pot or ceramic pot is best, put a tile at the bottom of the pot, fill it with culture soil, leave 2-3 cm space, smooth the soil, poke a few holes in the soil surface with chopsticks, insert the cuttings into the holes, and slightly compact the surrounding soil.

Maintenance of chrysanthemum cuttings

After the chrysanthemum is cut, water it appropriately to keep the substrate moist, cover it with a film, and place it in a shaded place for maintenance. If the temperature can be controlled at 21-23℃, the chrysanthemum cuttings will take root faster. Use base fertilizer appropriately in the early growth stage, and add a small amount of fertilizer during the growth period, mainly nitrogen fertilizer.