Can lilac be propagated by cuttings?

There are many ways to propagate lilac. You can use sowing, which is to select the seeds with full grains first, and then sow them. You can also use division, which is to break off the small buds on the lilac and plant them. You can also use grafting, which is to select the rootstock and scion, and then graft them through the bud grafting method.

Lilac cutting propagation

Lilac can be propagated by cuttings. Lilac has few requirements for the substrate for cuttings. You can directly purchase special cutting soil, or you can prepare the substrate with vermiculite, perlite, etc. It is necessary to ensure that the substrate is breathable and has strong drainage capacity, which is conducive to the rooting of lilac flowers. After the substrate is prepared, it must be disinfected to prevent the residue of bacteria and insect eggs.

Lilac cutting time

The most suitable time for lilac cuttings is in spring from March to April, because the branches are more active during this period and the climate and temperature are relatively suitable, which is conducive to the cuttings of lilac. The cuttings are easy to take root and survive after cuttings. You can also cut young branches in summer for cuttings, and the survival rate is also very good.

Lilac cutting propagation method

First, use a small wooden branch to poke a few small holes in the substrate, then dip the lilac branches in rooting powder and insert them into the soil, then press the substrate with your hands. After cutting, place the lilac in a cool environment, keep it in diffuse light, avoid exposure to strong light, keep it warm, and wait for a while before it will take root.