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How to cut the upside down Golden Bell

Marie Schrader
2020-07-10 08:19:56
The best cutting time is April every year. First, cut a branch from the mother plant that is not lignified, cut off the leaves below, put it in the rooting water for 20 minutes, and then insert it into the disinfected river sand. Then move it to a place where there is no direct light, water it once, cover it with a layer of plastic cloth, and wait for it to take root.

1. Cutting time

It can be cutted at any time except the summer dormancy period, but it is best in April every year. Because this time is the vigorous growth period, its survival rate is higher

2. Select cuttings

In the selection of cuttings, it is the best to choose the branches without lignification in the current year, and the branches with tender tips are the best. The cuttings should be cut to 6 to 10 cm in length, and all the leaves below can be cut off. However, it should be noted that when cutting the insert, the scissors must be disinfected and the incision should be smoothed.

3. Cutting medium

In the preparation of cuttings are used when the substrate river sand, but to use hot water to eliminate a poison.

4. Cutting method

First place the cuttings in the rooting water for 20 minutes, then use the small stick to insert several small holes in the substrate, and then insert the cuttings, the best depth is 3-4cm. The distance between the cuttings can be about 8 cm, which is good for its later potting. After cutting, it can be watered once and covered with plastic cloth to keep the cuttings moist.

5. Management after cutting

After cutting, it should be placed indoors in a light place, but it should not be directly exposed to the sun. The best temperature is about 20 ℃. After a week, we can give it some light, and often give it water spray, not long before it can take root.

Inverted Golden Bell

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