How long does it take for crabapple cuttings to take root?

Begonia cutting rooting time

Begonia is suitable for cuttings in spring or autumn, especially in spring between April and May, when the temperature and humidity are very suitable, which can increase the survival rate.

After cuttings, they need to be maintained in a semi-shaded environment with a suitable temperature. If new shoots grow, it means that new roots have grown underneath. Generally, they will take root in about two weeks .

Begonia cuttings long leaves

When taking cuttings of crabapple, you need to ensure that the soil is moist and the temperature is appropriate. In this way, leaves will generally grow in about half a month.

Method of rooting crabapple cuttings

When taking cuttings for crabapple, generally use healthy and disease-free cuttings with a length of about 5-6 cm. The substrate used is usually clean river sand, which is placed in a pot after drying. Then cuttings can be taken. After about two weeks of maintenance, the cuttings will gradually take root.

Management of Begonia cuttings

1. Soak the wound of the crabapple flower in a diluted potassium permanganate solution. You can also choose to apply wood ash to the wound to help prevent wound infection, and then place it in a ventilated place to dry the wound.

2. After the crabapple cuttings have taken root, they can be exposed to the sun because they are light-loving. Sufficient sunlight can make them grow stronger and take root faster.

3. Before cutting the crabapple, you need to apply enough base fertilizer, so that it will grow faster after cutting. And during the growth process, you need to apply top dressing according to the growth trend.

4. After the crabapple cuttings are done, they need to be watered sufficiently to keep the soil surface moist. This is more conducive to rooting, but water accumulation should be avoided.