Methods and precautions for propagation of cycads by cuttings

How to propagate Gardenia

When growing, gardenia prefers an environment with sufficient sunlight and good ventilation. Its reproduction methods include sowing, cuttings, grafting and layering. It generally uses cuttings or grafting for reproduction, which is also relatively simple and convenient.

Gardenia cutting propagation method

Gardenia cuttings are usually carried out in spring, around February to March, when the temperature is more suitable for its growth. The specific method of gardenia cuttings is as follows:

1. When taking cuttings of gardenia, you should choose branches that have grown for one year and are strong, 10 cm long, and all the leaves at the bottom should be cut off.

2. The soil used for gardenia cuttings should be loose and fertile, and have good drainage. River sand soil can be used.

3. Before gardenia cuttings, the soil should be exposed to the sun to disinfect it, and then the cuttings can be inserted into the soil.

Precautions for gardenia cutting propagation

When gardenia is being propagated by cuttings, the soil must be disinfected first to avoid bacterial infection. Watering and fertilizing must be done in time after propagation. There must be sufficient light during normal maintenance. It will take root about one month after propagation.