How to propagate Clematis by cuttings

1. Pruning

Cut 20 cm long branches. It is best to choose tender branches to avoid woody branches that do not take root due to aging, which affects the survival rate. Prune the cut branches further and remove the dead leaves to ensure that there are leaves on every branch. Hold the branch at a 45-degree angle to the scissors and cut off the base of the branch. This will speed up wound healing and promote rooting.

2. Soak in rooting water

Dilute the rooting powder with clean water and soak the pruned branches in it for one to two hours. After soaking, take out the paper strips and place them in a cool place to dry.

3. Soil preparation

The soil for cuttings can be nutrient soil sold on the market, or you can mix coconut coir, peat and perlite in a ratio of 3:1:1 as loam. It must be loose, breathable and moisturizing. Add the diluted solution to the soil for sterilization and disinfection.

4. Seedling cultivation

Put the treated soil into the seedlings and press lightly. First, use chopsticks to poke a hole in the soil, plant the branches in, gently press the seedling soil, and water it. Cover the lid of the seedling box and place it in a place without direct sunlight. It will take about half a month for the roots to grow. Open the lid every five days to ventilate.