How to propagate the bachelor tree by cuttings?

The Chinese magnolia tree, scientifically known as the green jade tree, is a shrub -like perennial succulent plant. It has no flowers or leaves, only bare branches, hence the name "bachelor tree". So how do you propagate the bachelor tree by cuttings? Let’s learn more about it below.

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1. Soil culture cuttings

1. Cutting time

The Gleditsia elegans is suitable for cuttings in spring and autumn. These two seasons are the growing seasons of the Gleditsia elegans. The climate environment is more suitable for the growth of cuttings. The most important thing is that the survival rate of cuttings is also relatively high.

2. Cutting selection

Generally, branches that are more than one year old, thick and disease-free are selected. Use flower scissors to cut into 10 cm long sections, then place the pruned branches in a ventilated and shaded place to dry the wounds (about 3-5 days). Once the wound has healed completely, you can prepare the potting soil for cuttings.

3. Pot soil selection

The pots can be clay pots or tile pots with good air permeability and drainage. The soil can be some loose sandy soil with good drainage. Generally, it can be mixed with garden soil, river sand, perlite , etc.

4. Take cuttings

Use chopsticks or a small wooden stick to poke a small hole in the surface of the soil substrate and insert the tung tree cuttings into it. After cutting, compact the substrate, spray water appropriately to keep it moist, place it in a warm and diffused light place, maintain a good surrounding temperature, and it will take about 15-20 days to take root.

2. Hydroponic cuttings

1. Container selection

Choose a transparent container, such as a glass bottle or plastic container, and make sure there is enough space at the bottom of the container to allow the bottom part of the branch to be immersed in water, but not to allow the leaves to touch the water to prevent rot.

2. Cuttings processing

Before cuttings, you can cut the base of the branches obliquely and soak them in rooting water for 5 to 10 minutes to promote rooting. Then dry the branches and spray them with carbendazim or other disinfectants for disinfection before cuttings.

3. Hydroponic cuttings

Insert the treated branches into the hydroponic container, making sure the bottom part of the branches is immersed in water. Keep the water clean and change the water regularly, usually every 2-3 days.

4. Notes

After planting, place the water bottle containing the cuttings of the hollyhock tree in a well-ventilated and appropriately lit room, avoiding direct sunlight and strong winds and rainstorms. Make sure the water temperature is between 20-25°C, which is conducive to the rooting of the cuttings of the stick tree. It will take about 3-4 weeks for the roots to take root.

In general, cuttings of the loblolly tree are a common method of propagation. Through reasonable operation and management, the survival rate of cuttings can be effectively improved. However, when taking cuttings, you must pay attention to the distinction between soil-based cuttings and hydroponic cuttings.