How to propagate five-color plum by cuttings

1. Cutting method

You must choose a good time before cutting. The cuttings of five-color plum should be taken during the growth period, because it is easier to take root and sprout at this stage, and the state is relatively more stable. Select a mother plant of Prunus armeniaca that has bloomed, find a strong, one-year-old branch from it, and make sure it has at least two nodes. Use sterilized tools to cut it into sections with every two nodes. Leave the upper leaves on the vine and cut off the lower leaves. Fill the pot with soil and water it thoroughly to keep the soil moist but without any standing water. Insert the lower ends of the branches into the flowerpot, and keep the branches at a certain distance apart. After planting them, place them in a cool and well-ventilated place, and don't forget to keep the soil moist. You can choose to cover the soil to maintain soil moisture. It will take about a month for roots to grow, and then you can transplant it into a pot. It takes about three months for the five-color plums to bloom. Don't be impatient. Wait for the five-color plums to grow slowly, and then you can prune them properly to enhance their ornamental value.

2. Precautions

When transplanting young plants of Prunus armeniaca into pots, you can use soil with corroded leaves, and it should be loose and breathable. Sandy soil can be chosen.