Can I take cuttings of chrysanthemums in June? (Which season is best for taking cuttings of chrysanthemums?)

What season has the highest survival rate for chrysanthemum cuttings?

Chrysanthemum not only has a strong ability to adapt to the environment, but also has a strong regeneration ability. Generally, it has a high survival rate after branch cuttings.

In the south, cuttings can be taken from April to August. In the north, the survival rate of cuttings is generally higher from June to August, and the cuttings can bloom in the same year. Of course, if there are suitable temperature and growth conditions, cuttings can be propagated all year round.

Methods for high survival rate of chrysanthemum branch cuttings

If you are cutting a small amount of chrysanthemums at home, you can use an ordinary flower pot as a cutting bed, first cover the drainage holes with tiles to facilitate smooth drainage. Then fill it with loose and breathable cutting medium, and you can carry out the cutting operation.

1. Choose strong branches

For chrysanthemum cuttings, you can choose the vigorous foot buds, side buds or top branches of the current year, and use clean scissors to cut 8 to 10 cm tender branches as cuttings.

Note that there must be several buds on the cuttings, and the cut should be smooth. You can cut off some leaves at the bottom and keep a few leaves on top for photosynthesis. If you want the cuttings to take root faster and better, you can also dip them in a little rooting powder when you plant them.

2. Prepare cutting medium

The cutting medium used must be loose and well-ventilated. If too sticky soil is used for cuttings, rooting will be slower and the survival rate will be slightly lower.

  The cutting medium can be some clean river sand or some leaf humus or garden soil, which is also easier to root. Before cutting, the medium can be placed in the sun for a while to sterilize and disinfect it, so that the cuttings are not easily infected with bacteria and rot.

3. Cutting operation

Put the prepared medium into the flowerpot and smooth it out, then insert the processed cuttings evenly into the flowerpot. The cutting depth should be 1/3 of the cuttings.

After cuttings, water it thoroughly and place it in a cool and ventilated environment for maintenance. Avoid direct sunlight, otherwise the cuttings will wilt easily.