How to make cuttings of osmanthus trees alive and quickly root them

The propagation methods of osmanthus trees include cutting propagation, sowing propagation, layering propagation and grafting propagation . Among them, cutting propagation and sowing propagation are the most commonly used methods, and cutting propagation is most suitable for home planting.

Osmanthus tree cutting time

The time for cuttings of osmanthus trees is generally between May and June, and it is also possible between September and October , because at this time the new shoots of the osmanthus trees stop growing, and the branches have more nutrients, a stronger ability to divide, and the climate is also suitable, so it is easier for cuttings to take root.

Osmanthus tree cutting method

1. Matrix preparation

Before grafting the osmanthus tree, you need to prepare a suitable substrate. The substrate can be some slightly acidic sandy soil with a deep soil layer, loose and fertile soil and good drainage.

2. Cutting selection

You can choose a vigorous and pest-free osmanthus tree as the mother tree, cut off the semi-lignified twigs in the upper part as cuttings, the length of which is 8-10 cm. You can keep two leaves in the upper part, trim the lower part diagonally, and immerse the base part about 3 cm in the rooting powder solution for one hour.

3. Cutting method

The spacing between the cuttings needs to be 5×10 cm wide. First, use a wooden stick that is about the same size as the cuttings to make a hole in the soil. Then insert 2/3 of the cuttings into the hole, compact the surrounding soil, and finally pour in a 10,000-fold carbendazim solution to disinfect and moisturize the soil.

Rooting of Osmanthus fragrans cuttings

After the osmanthus tree cuttings are done, care must be taken to prevent direct sunlight, but sufficient diffuse light must also be ensured to facilitate the photosynthesis of the cuttings.

Generally, you can spray the leaves with potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution 10 days after cuttings. After 30 days, the cuttings will basically have taken root . At this time, you can remove the film and increase the light.