Cutting method of fuchsia

Cutting time

Except for the summer dormancy period, fuchsia can be propagated by cuttings at other times as long as the temperature is suitable, but the most suitable time is from November to mid-April each year. Because this period is the peak growth season for the plant, you can choose strong branches for cuttings. In addition, the temperature is relatively cool, the branches are not easy to rot after cuttings, and the survival rate is also high.

Cutting selection

Cuttings should be selected from those grown in the current year, and must be those that have not yet become woody, preferably with tender tips. The cutting length of the cuttings should be 6 to 10 cm, and the lower leaves should be cut off.

It should be noted that it is best to use sterilized scissors when removing the cuttings, and try to ensure that the cut ends of the cuttings are smooth so as not to pinch them directly with your hands.

Cutting medium

  It is best to use sieved fine river sand as the cutting medium, but it must be disinfected by washing with boiling water. The cutting bed can be a shallow pot or wooden box, which should be sprayed with 0.1% potassium permanganate solution for disinfection in advance. If flower lovers find it troublesome, they can buy the soil directly.

Cutting method

When taking cuttings, soak the cuttings in vitamin B12 for 20 minutes. The soaked branches will grow well later.

Use a thin bamboo stick to poke a small hole in the sand, and then insert the cuttings into the hole. The depth should be 3 to 4 cm. Keep a distance of about 8 cm between the cuttings to facilitate potting after rooting.

After cuttings, water thoroughly and cover with plastic cloth to keep moisture. Don't expose to direct sunlight, just normal temperature is fine.

Post-insertion management

  After cuttings, the cutting bed should be placed in a place with scattered light indoors, and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. The room temperature should be kept at around 20 degrees Celsius. It can only be exposed to some light after a week.

Spray water into the flowerpot frequently. If you are doing cuttings in winter, spray it once a day. In spring, spray it once in the morning and evening. Keep the soil moisture above 80% . It usually takes 25 days to take root in winter and 20 days in spring.

Seedlings in pots

After the cuttings survive, they should be potted in time and planted in separate pots. Choose fertilizer-free sandy loam as the potting soil. Both the pots and the planting soil should be disinfected, and the bottom of the pots should be made into a drainage layer with broken pot pieces. Use a small bamboo shovel to gently poke up the seedlings, place them in the prepared flowerpot, bury the roots after placing them straight, and compact the soil with your hands. Water the seedlings immediately after planting to allow the soil to become naturally dense, then place them in a cool place for maintenance. If the leaves wilt after 3 days, they can be exposed to light. Apply a thin layer of fertilizer once a month and manage it normally.