Which flowers are suitable for cuttings in autumn?

Osmanthus fragrans

In the romantic month of August, sweet osmanthus flowers are everywhere. Do you want your home to be filled with fragrance? Now you can start taking cuttings!

Branch selection

The branches for cuttings are very important. You should choose varieties with short plants, compact shape and many flowers, such as Osmanthus fragrans, Osmanthus fragrans, Osmanthus fragrans, etc. These varieties are more adaptable to the environment of home or courtyard.

Select semi-lignified branches with a length of 10 to 12 cm, cut the lower end into a horseshoe shape, and retain 2 to 3 leaves on the upper end of the branch.

Soil selection

Choose a tall and deep flowerpot. The soil can be acidic soil rich in humus. Vermiculite is best because it is loose and breathable, has good moisture retention properties, and has been treated with high temperature, which is more conducive to the rooting and development of branches.

Cutting method

Apply a small amount of rooting powder to the bottom of the branch, then insert 1/3 of the branch into the soil, then water it thoroughly and cover it with plastic film.

Before the branches take root, avoid direct sunlight and ensure sufficient diffuse light. Do not water frequently to avoid excessive humidity, which can cause branch rot. One month after cuttings, nodules will gradually grow, and you can gradually increase the light.

Dahlia

Aren’t brightly colored dahlias beautiful? A variety of colors are enough to make your garden beautiful. In addition, dahlias have a high survival rate and are easy to care for. It’s autumn now, let’s plant some dahlias!

Branch selection

Without further ado, the branches for cuttings should be short, with large flowers and spread leaves. It is appropriate to retain some buds on the branches, generally 2 buds on the upper part and one bud on the lower part, and remove the lower leaves.

Soil selection

Soil: For the water birch, there is no strict requirement for the soil. It can be made of ordinary garden soil, fine sand, and a small amount of sawdust and compost. However, before cuttings, disinfection must be carried out to avoid the occurrence of diseases and pests.

Cutting method

Insert the branch into the soil with the two buds on the top exposed, and water it thoroughly. In a dry environment, you can cover it with plastic wrap, which not only keeps warm and moist, but also isolates it from pathogens and increases the survival rate of cuttings.

Spray water once in the morning and evening on a sunny day for 15 consecutive days, and it will take root after 3 weeks! Because the nails of dahlias are very soft, a support needs to be set up when the branches are elongated to prevent the stems and leaves from breaking.

rose

How I wish I had a field of beautiful roses in my home, the roses would bloom and cover my windows, bringing happiness to the world.

Branch selection

Rose cuttings are generally selected from semi-lignified branches grown in the current year, with a length of 6 to 10 cm, a smooth cut, and the lower leaves removed, leaving only 3 to 4 small leaves on the top.

Soil selection

The soil for rose cuttings is generally a mixture of humus and river sand. If you want to keep it simple, you can directly use soil for cuttings without worrying about the plants not surviving.

Cutting method

Spray the soil with water the day before cuttings, and make it just moist the next day. The branch cuttings should not be too deep, 3 to 4 centimeters is enough. When cutting, you can first use chopsticks to poke a few small holes in the soil, then insert the branches directly, compact the soil with your hands, and water it thoroughly once. After planting, cover the flower pot with a plastic bag.

After cuttings, place the flower pot in a place without direct sunlight. Spray water every day within 10 days and shade it for 4 to 5 weeks until small sprouts grow out and it can receive sunlight. It usually takes 2 months to take root.

Geranium

It is very easy to propagate geraniums by cuttings. They will grow anywhere you plant them. Let’s see how geraniums grow anywhere!

Branch selection

Geraniums are easy to propagate by cuttings, but the selection of branches is very important. Generally, choose those with 3 to 4 leaves on the top, cut them at an angle 0.5 cm away from the leaf node, and try to make the cut as flat as possible. Then cut off all the lower leaves.

Soil selection

When cuttings, put a layer of coarse sand at the bottom of the flowerpot to facilitate water flow, put ordinary garden soil in the middle, and put fine sand on the top to help retain water.

Cutting method

First, place the cut geranium branches in a cool place to dry for 1 to 3 hours, then water the soil thoroughly and insert the branches! Within half a month, the flower pot should be placed in a place with three shades of light without direct sunlight, and then moved to a semi-sunny place after half a month. It takes about three weeks for geraniums to take root.

Hydrangea

Look at all those beautiful hydrangeas, with all those colorful flowers, who can not like them?

Branch selection

Cut a branch at a node, keep the leaves on one side, and cut off half of the leaves. Hydrangea branches need to be grafted immediately after being cut, otherwise they will easily wilt. If time is insufficient, you can place it in water and slowly plant the cuttings.

Cutting method

For hydrangea cuttings, there are no strict requirements for the soil, ordinary soil will do. Insert the cut branches directly into the soil and water them thoroughly. Then place the flower pot in a cool place and spray water frequently to ensure that the leaves do not wilt. It will take about half a month to take root, and when 3 to 4 leaves grow, it can be transplanted.