How to cut Gardenia - The Plant Aide

Gardenia for cutting, first is the selection of branches, the best is biennial, robust branches. The best soil is Sandy. The cutting time is in summer and autumn, but the north and South are different. Before cutting, the branches should be treated first, and the rooting powder should be soaked after pruning, then the branches can be inserted into the substrate, pay attention to the row spacing and plant spacing. Also pay attention to control humidity and temperature.

I. selection of branches

Choosing the right branch can improve the probability of success. Being strong is necessary, and it's better to be two years old.

The choice of matrix

The requirements of the substrate are fertile, breathable, good drainage, loose, preferably Sandy

3. Time control

Generally speaking, it is more suitable in summer and autumn. However, specifically speaking, the South and the north are different. For the north, it's better to do it in the greenhouse. The time is from October to November. The south is different. It's OK from April to the beginning of autumn.

4. Cutting

1. The selected branches can not be inserted immediately, but should be trimmed first. First, cut off the lower part of the leaves, and cut the lower end at an angle of about 45 degrees. After pruning, soak them in 0.05% rooting powder solution, which is good for rooting. After soaking for 15 seconds, take them out and dry them.

2. After the branches are treated, they are respectively inserted into the substrate. The row spacing is about twenty to twenty-five centimeters, and the plant spacing is seven to eight centimeters. After inserting, the soil will be flattened.

3. Keep them in a cool place with a relative humidity of 80% and a temperature of 20-24 ℃. After half a month, we can take root.

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