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How to cut Magnolia

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-07-01 08:59:37
Magnolia cutting is the best in May to June and the fastest in 20-25 ℃. Select the current year's branches, which require robust growth without pests and diseases, with a length of about 15 cm, and remove the leaves at the lower end. The cutting medium can be clean perlite or river sand, spray water on it to keep humidity. Dip the branch with rooting powder and insert it into the medium, spray water at all times to keep the substrate moist.

I. cutting time

Magnolia cutting time selected in May June the best, at this time the temperature is more appropriate, in the environment of 20-25 degrees Celsius rooting fastest, germination ability is also very strong, so the survival rate is relatively high.

2. Insert selection

Cuttings are the main factors of cutting success. You can choose the branches that are born in the same year. They are required to grow healthily without diseases and insect pests. Cut the branches down. The length is about 15 cm. It is not necessary to be too long. Then dry the cut slightly, keep the upper leaves, and remove the lower leaves, so as to prevent them from being buried in the soil.

3. Prepare media

The medium used for cutting white magnolia is loose and breathable, and clean perlite or river sand can be used to ensure good drainage effect. It is not allowed to use the clay and heavy board soil. After preparing the medium, spray some water on it to keep moisture, which can promote rooting.

4. Cutting

Dip the branch with rooting powder and insert it into the medium, do not insert it too deep, as long as the root can be firmly rooted, always spray water to keep the substrate moist, the surrounding environment should also spray water in time, pay attention to the air humidity, cover the plastic film on it, can play the role of heat preservation and moisture preservation.

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