How to propagate zinnias by cuttings

1. Cutting selection

When choosing cuttings, people usually look for branches that grow more robustly, which will increase the survival rate in the later stage. Then cut off a small branch from its branch, about 10 cm in length. The cut branches cannot be used for cuttings immediately. Generally, you have to wait until the wound at the break has healed. So you can let them dry in the sun overnight. As long as you feel they have healed, you can start cuttings.

2. How to take cuttings

We find the processed cuttings and then slowly insert them into the prepared sand bed. We must make sure that half of the cuttings are exposed outside the soil. Never insert all of them in, otherwise they will not survive. Then just carry out normal maintenance. It will start to take root about 15 to 20 days after being inserted, and then you can transplant it into a pot after 25 days.

3. Maintenance after cutting

Watering: After cuttings, we need to add an appropriate amount of water to it, not too much or too little. Watering it a little bit every day is enough to meet its needs. Just keep the soil slightly moist, but there should be no stagnant water. After a week, it will take root. Then two leaves began to grow. About a month later we can transplant the cuttings of zinnias.

Temperature: It generally prefers a warm environment, so the temperature should generally be controlled between 15 and 30 degrees. During the period of cuttings, certain shade and rain protection are also required. The so-called shading means that when the light is too strong, the sun should be blocked appropriately, because the newly inserted branches are relatively fragile and easily sunburned. To shelter from the rain, when encountering heavy rain, you must provide timely shelter and prevent the heavy rain from getting on you, otherwise the branches that have been grafted will easily be soaked out.

Fertilization: Before cutting, for the needs of growth, be sure to add a little base fertilizer into the soil, preferably compound fertilizer, which will also help it take root faster.