How to breed Dutch iron

Cutting propagation

Cutting time

Dutch iron can be propagated by cuttings, which can generally be carried out throughout the growing season, but spring and autumn are the best time for cuttings. Cutting propagation can be combined with Dutch iron pruning.

Select the insert

When taking cuttings of the Dutch iron, you need to choose suitable cuttings. Generally, cut off branches about 10cm-30cm long and place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry. After the wounds of the Dutch iron are dry, you can insert them in clean river sand. Generally, they will take root in about a month.

Be careful to disinfect the incision and cover it with sand about two-thirds when inserting it into the sand bed.

Cutting maintenance

After Dutch iron cuttings, reasonable maintenance is required and the temperature needs to be kept between 20℃ and 30℃, which is conducive to root growth. In the early stage of cuttings, you need to avoid direct sunlight and maintain a relatively high air humidity.