How to plant old boxwood - The Plant Aide

The old branch of boxwood wants to cut, and the time can be selected from the middle of April or the last ten days of June. If the selected branches are free of pests, they should be cut off and put in the shade. After cutting, you need to deal with the branches, remove the branches and leaves below, bind them and soak them in a container with water. Before cutting, apply enough water to the soil, and then insert the branches into the soil to a depth of about 3-4cm, and then wait for the branches to take root.

I. select time

Old branch boxwood wants to cut, the time can be in the middle of April, or late June, these two time periods are just conducive to rooting, the climate is more appropriate

2. Cutting branches

Cuttings can affect its survival. Boxwood can be cutted with old branches, but the survival rate is not very high. It's better to choose strong branches from one year to two years, which have a higher survival rate. The selected branches shall be free from pests and diseases, in good growth condition and vigorous vitality. Cut the branches at about 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and put them in the shade to avoid excessive evaporation.

3. Deal with branches.

After cutting the branch, because the wound part of it can take root when callus, so we should remove the branches and leaves below, and then bind the branch and soak it in a container with water.

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4. Cutting

Sufficient water was applied to the soil before cutting, which was beneficial to the later rooting. Then insert the branches into the soil, about 3-4cm deep, and then cover them with plastic film, which can play a role of heat preservation and moisture preservation. After that, water every 7 days or so, and keep the temperature at about 20-30 ℃.