Generally, plants will choose the spring period for propagation, because this period of time, whether it is temperature or other conditions, is more suitable for hairy roots. This alligator mouth flower is no exception, but it mainly adopts the method of cutting, which is not only relatively simple, but also has a greater chance of survival.
Choose the more robust branches, because this can make the survival ability higher, the ability to absorb water and nutrients are stronger, so try not to choose the tender branches. After selecting the branch, pay attention to the 45 ° incision of the cutting part, so as to expand the contact area between the branch and the substrate, and better absorb nutrients and water.
After cutting, soak it in rooting water for 5 minutes, then insert it obliquely into the prepared matrix, and insert 2 /3 of the length. Here we want to emphasize that it's better to mix a certain amount of fertilizer in the substrate, which is not only conducive to their rooting, but also allows them to develop better when they grow at first, so that the whole cutting is completed.
Maintenance after cutting
When it is just planted, it must be filled with sufficient water, so as to make the perfect combination of the cuttings and branches, and also ensure the water needed for its initial growth. At the same time, it is necessary to shade the cuttings to a certain extent, so that they will not be sunburned in the initial growth period because of too strong sunlight. When the roots are stable, the degree can be reduced slowly. After the roots are stable, they can be transplanted.
