When is the best time to take cuttings of Chlorophytum comosum?

Chlorophytum cutting time

Chlorophytum comosum can be propagated by cuttings from March to July every year, but it is difficult to control the temperature in the hot summer, so it is best to do it in the warm spring, which is more conducive to rooting and survival after cuttings.

How to propagate Chlorophytum comosum by cuttings

1. Select branches : Choose the strongest branch on the mother plant, cut off a 7-10 cm length, and then place it in a cool and ventilated environment to allow the cut to dry slightly.

2. Choose soil : Choose loose and fertile soil, then use humus, garden soil and perlite, mix in a ratio of 4:3:3 to ensure fertility and permeability.

3. Insert the cuttings into the soil : Insert the buds of the Chlorophytum comosum into the prepared potting soil, 3 cm deep, press the soil firmly, then pour a little water to moisten the soil, and then place it in a cool and ventilated place. After about half a month, the cuttings will grow new roots and send out new buds.

Precautions for cuttings of Chlorophytum comosum

1. Watering : In the first half month after the successful cuttings of Chlorophytum comosum, you must water it in small amounts. After 15 days, resume normal watering. In spring and autumn, water it about once every 3-4 days. In summer, water it once every morning, and in winter, water it once every 7-8 days.

2. Light : In the first half of a month, as long as the Chlorophytum is in a shaded and ventilated environment, the light intensity can be gradually increased after 15 days. In summer, appropriate light should be provided from 7 to 9 am and 6 to 7 pm. It should be placed in the shade at other times. In spring and autumn, it only needs to be placed in indoor light, and in winter, it should be exposed to full sunlight.

3. Temperature : When grafting Chlorophytum comosum, the surrounding temperature must be controlled between 19 and 23 degrees Celsius, otherwise the survival rate will be seriously affected. The temperature of Chlorophytum comosum should be controlled above 10 degrees Celsius in winter and below 35 degrees Celsius in summer, otherwise the plant will go dormant.

4. Fertilization : The newly grafted branches and buds need to be fertilized, otherwise the plants will die soon. Apply a small amount of fertilizer after half a year to ensure nutrients in the winter, and then apply a lower concentration of potassium fertilizer every 15 days in the spring of the following year.

5. Pruning : Do not prune the Chlorophytum comosum cuttings in the first year. Be sure to wait until the spring of the second year to pinch and top them.