Time and method of cutting of five-color plum

Cutting time of five-color plum

The five-color plum is suitable for cuttings at the turn of spring and summer every year, specifically in May. The temperature at this time is around 20 degrees, the sun is abundant, and it is in the peak growth period of the five-color plum. Cutting it into the soil can increase the survival rate of the plant and the speed of root growth.

Cutting method of five-color plum

1. Prepare the soil

Before grafting the five-color plum, you must prepare the soil in advance to prevent the moisture in the branches from evaporating quickly. If you prepare the soil yourself, you can use humus soil and river sand mixed in a ratio of 3:1, and then place the prepared soil in the sun for disinfection.

2. Cutting method

When taking cuttings of the five-color plum, you can use high-temperature sterilized scissors to cut 15-20 cm branches from strong and virus-free plants, keep 2 leaves on the top of the branches, remove the rest, and then insert the five-color plum branches into the prepared soil.

Maintenance of five-color plum after cutting

After the five-color plum is cut, it should be watered once to keep the soil moist, and then placed in a cool environment for maintenance. When the five-color plum grows roots, it needs to be transplanted and planted. Transplant the plant into a pot with drainage holes, and then place the pot in a warm sunny environment to provide the five-color plum with scattered light throughout the day.