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How to cut Geranium: when and how to cut

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-04-30 09:28:35
The best cutting method is spring or autumn. The best cutting method is at the top. After cutting the cuttings, it is necessary to air dry the cut for several days, form a film, and then put it in the sand bed, sediment and perlite, and put it in a semi cool and humid place, keeping the indoor temperature at 13-18 ℃, generally 14-21 natural roots can be put into a pot.

I. how to cut

The first step is to select the cuttings about 10 cm in length, and the top part is the most suitable one. This part grows rapidly

The second step is to let the cut air dry for a few days after cutting the insert, form a layer of film and put it in the sand bed, sediment and perlite, or fine yellow sand. The lower part is slightly rough sand, which is conducive to water diversion. The upper part is fine sand, which is conducive to water storage.

The third step is to put it in the half shade, keep the indoor temperature at 13-18 ℃, generally 14-21 days after the root can be put into the basin, at this time, the length of the root is about 3-4cm.

Step 4: after the first soaking, just spray water properly. Spray water on the plug every day for three days, and then spray it every other day in cloudy days, and spray it every day in sunny days. Note that the later plants are placed in direct sunlight, and always spray water to wet the surface of the plants

Note: do not hurt the skin of the cuttings, or they will be black and necrotic. If there is any condition in the process, the root of the cuttings can be soaked with 0.01% indobutyric acid for 1-2 seconds, so as to improve the survival rate. Generally, it can bloom in 6 months.

Cutting time

Except for sleeping in June and July, the rest of the time can be carried out. Spring and autumn are the best. In summer, the climate is hot and the cuttings are prone to necrosis and decay.

Pelargonium grandiflorum

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