When is the best time to propagate osmanthus (Key points on the time and method of propagation of osmanthus tree cuttings)

When is the best time to take cuttings of osmanthus?

Osmanthus has shiny dark green leaves and a rich and fragrant scent, and is very popular among people. Usually, people use the pruned branches of osmanthus for cuttings propagation, but if the cutting season and method of this woody flower are not well mastered, the survival rate of cuttings is very low.

Therefore, if you want to propagate osmanthus by cuttings, you must choose a good cutting season and pay attention to the details of cutting to ensure the survival rate.

In which season is the survival rate of osmanthus cuttings high?

I believe that many flower lovers have had the experience of cutting osmanthus. The wood of this flower is too hard, and it takes a long time for the cuttings to take root. Many of them will have black stems before they can take root, so it is very important to choose a good cutting season.

The best time to propagate osmanthus is in spring, followed by autumn. In spring, before the plants sprout, the sap has just begun to germinate, the nutrients in the branches are relatively sufficient, and the temperature is relatively suitable. After propagation, the cuttings will take root faster and are more likely to survive .

When cuttings are taken in hot summer weather, the cuttings are more likely to rot and turn black due to the high temperature.

When the temperature cools down in autumn, the plant enters its vigorous growth period again. Although this time is also suitable for cuttings, the nutrients of the plant are mainly supplied to the growth of flower buds, and the effect of cuttings is slightly worse than that in spring.

The temperature is relatively low in winter, and the plants enter a dormant state, making it difficult for cuttings to take root.

Select cuttings

For those who have no cutting experience, try not to choose too thick and too old branches at the beginning, so as to avoid the cuttings not taking root for a long time and causing black rot. You can choose those tender branches that are one year old or grown in the current year, which are easier to root.

Cut the branches into about 10 cm in length, keep 2 to 3 leaves on the top for photosynthesis, and cut the bottom of the branches into a 45° slope. The purpose of cutting the bottom into a slope is to increase the absorption surface of the cuttings, so that it has a stronger absorption capacity. If conditions permit, soak the cuttings in rooting water to speed up the rooting of the cuttings.