How to propagate water plum blossoms and precautions

Water plum blossom reproduction method

The common way of propagation of water plum blossom is cutting propagation, seeds can be propagated, and the natural way of reproduction is seed propagation, but cutting propagation of water plum blossom is the fastest.

Introduction to the reproduction of water plum

It is recommended to carry out water plum cuttings in spring and autumn, when the temperature, humidity and sunlight are suitable, and the survival rate of cuttings is the highest.

Water plum blossom breeding method

Water plum blossom division propagation

The water plum blossom can be divided when repotting in spring. The roots of the plant can be dug out, and the roots sprouting around the roots can be cut into several clumps. The plants can be divided and transplanted, covered with a thin layer of soil, covered with a small amount of wood ash and coal slag, and then watered. When new shoots grow, they can be transplanted and established.

Cutting propagation of water plum

The commonly used propagation method for water plum blossoms is cuttings. The most important thing when doing cuttings is to choose branches. Whether the branches are strong and healthy directly affects the chance of survival of the cuttings. When propagating, you need to cut a branch from the plant. Do not use diseased branches. At the same time, prepare some substrate for cuttings, and apply an appropriate amount of rooting powder to the bottom of the branch.

Finally, insert the cut branches into the substrate. After fixing them, you need to water them. If you do it in autumn, you also need to cover them with a layer of film. When the weather is warmer, remove the film.

Water plum blossom sowing propagation

Before sowing water plum blossoms, you need to soak the plump, disease-free seeds in water for several hours to prepare for germination. Then sow the seeds in nutrient soil, cover them with a layer of sand and stir them. After pouring water, keep them moist at all times and control the temperature at around 15°C. They will germinate in about a month.

Precautions for propagation of water plum blossoms

1. When propagating water plum blossoms, you must choose the right time. It is best to do it at the beginning of spring and autumn. You must be careful when cutting and not damage the bottom of the branch. If the bottom of the branch is damaged, its speed will slow down after cutting.

2. In order to facilitate the rooting of water plum after cuttings, the temperature needs to be adjusted to around 20℃. If the temperature is too low or too high, it will be difficult for it to grow new roots.