The most suitable cutting time for Hibiscus is in spring, of course, cutting can be carried out in other seasons, as long as there is a suitable environment, the general temperature is best around 25 ℃.
Branch selection
Select the mother plant with strong growth and no pests and diseases, cut the peripheral branches of the plant as the cuttings, and do not cut the old branches. The semi lignified branches with vigorous growth and good development are the most suitable. In addition, the cuttings need to be cut at any time, otherwise it is easy to lose water and wilt. Then cut it into 10-15cm segments, leave two leaflets and full buds for each spike, cut the lower incision into horseshoe shape, cut near the bud, cut the upper incision flush, cut about 1cm away from the lateral bud. After the cuttings are made, they can be cutted
Cutting media
It is better to choose the nutrient soil and peat soil with loose permeability and good drainage performance, or pure sand and other media. When cutting, you can cut a few more branches, so even if the survival rate is not high, there will always be survived.
Moisture management
In order to ensure the survival rate of cuttings, it is necessary to keep humidity, not too dry. There are many ways to keep moisture. You can use the nursery box or cover the film on it. Generally, you can take root two or three weeks after cutting.
This is the introduction of the cutting method of Hibiscus. This kind of propagation is very simple. I hope you can master it.
