The cutting season is in spring, usually in March and April, when the temperature is about 15 .According to the climate of different places, often need to advance or appropriate delay, if the temperature is too high, the bottom of the cuttings is easy to rot, too low is not easy to grow new roots.In addition, attention should be paid to avoid rainy days, so as not to cause disease.
In order to ensure the healthy growth of cuttings, the mother tree should be selected first.Usually, with healthy plants without pests and diseases, cut a 1-2 year old lignified branch, length between 15-20 cm, and remove all the leaves.The cut at the bottom of the cuttings is usually 0.5 cm below the node, which is easier to root.
The soil for the cuttings of the happiness tree should be loose, but not fertile, otherwise it will cause the new roots to grow and be burned.Generally with plain sandy soil, in order to avoid soil containing pathogens or insect eggs, you can first spread the soil to the sun, through strong light exposure to sterilization and disinfection.Fill the pot with soil, and the bottom can be covered with broken tiles.
After the soil and cuttings are ready, the cuttings can be planted.Generally use chopsticks to poke a hole in the pot soil, the depth is between 5-10 centimeters, mainly related to the length of cuttings, usually one third or half of it.Water should be sprayed regularly to keep the seedbed moist, and after rooting, it can be transplanted with soil.
