Hydrangea cutting propagation

1. Choose branches

Before taking cuttings, you should cut off the remaining flowers on the hydrangea branches. Then select the semi-lignified branches of the current year and cut them off from the plant with sterilized scissors.

After that, a second pruning should be carried out, leaving two leaves and one bud on each branch, and the rest of the leaves should be cut off. Then cut the lower end of the branch at a 45° angle to facilitate rooting.

To prevent the leaves from consuming too much nutrients, you can cut them in half. After cutting, place it in a cool and ventilated place, and wait for the wound to dry before cutting. If you are worried that the branches will have difficulty taking root, you can use rooting powder to treat them slightly.

2. Cutting method

Choose loose and breathable culture soil, and water it thoroughly once to wet the entire soil. Then use a chopstick to poke a few holes in the soil where the cuttings are needed, put the processed branches in, and then compact the branches with soil. Finally, use a spray bottle to spray a little water on the soil surface and put it in a cool and ventilated place.

3. Notes

① It is best to cut the hydrangea leaves by half when cutting, which can avoid evaporation and excessive nutrient consumption. The remaining leaves can also perform photosynthesis well.

② If the grafted hydrangea begins to wilt, it may be due to dry soil and needs to be watered in time; if its leaves and stems begin to turn black, it may be because too much water has been given and watering needs to be reduced.

③The weather is hot now, and the branches will be able to take root in 2-3 weeks. You can gently pull the branch upwards. If you can feel obvious resistance, it means it has taken root. Once it has taken root, you can transplant it into a larger pot.