The fastest way to root camellia cuttings

Camellia sasanqua cutting time

Camellia sasanqua can be propagated by cuttings from May to August every spring. The ambient temperature should be kept above 20℃ during cuttings so that it can take root quickly.

Simple method of cuttings of Camellia sasanqua

In May, prepare a shallow flower pot for Camellia sasanqua and fill it with loess mixed with river sand. Then combine pruning, graft new branches, and spray slowly with a small spray bottle. After one and a half months, it can see the sun.

Camellia sasanqua rooting method

Camellia sasanqua is best cut in the morning, because the branches have a high water content in the morning, the wound is easy to heal and take root, and the survival rate is also high. The cutting temperature should be appropriately increased in winter and spring to promote germination and rooting.

Generally, the cuttings of Camellia sasanqua take root in about 20-30 days, but some may take root in about 50 days, depending on the branches and cutting conditions. To determine whether the cuttings of Camellia sasanqua have taken root, you need to see whether the leaves on the cuttings are upright and bright in color.

How long should I water the newly cut camellia?

The soil of newly grafted Camellia sasanqua needs to be kept moist without stagnant water. Watering should be done once in the morning and evening in summer, and watering should be reduced in winter. No spraying is required in winter. In other seasons, the leaves should be sprayed with water every few days to keep the leaves clean, and each watering should be thorough.