Cutting propagation technique of winter sweet plum

1. Cutting time

The best time to take wintersweets cuttings is December. It can also be done at other times, but the survival rate is not as good as in December.

2. Cut branches

1-3 year old branches are most suitable for cuttings. Dig them apart from the base of the wintersweet plant, then tear them outwards along the digging area and cut them off with a knife.

3. Storage of branches

After the branches are cut, they cannot be planted immediately. They need to be stored for a while, keeping the lower part and keeping the length at about 20 cm. Then trim the hairy part at the bottom and cut it into a flat surface. Tie it up with a rope, spray it with water, wrap it in a double-layer plastic bag, place it in a dark and ventilated place, and adjust the temperature to 12-16 degrees Celsius.

4. Take cuttings

Choose pure coarse sand as the medium for cuttings and water it with plenty of water before cuttings. After the branches are stored for about 20 days, the lower part will begin to swell and a piece of white tissue will bulge out. When you observe that the buds above are also sprouting, you can start cuttings. First make holes in the wet sand, then bury the cuttings and press them firmly. After all the cuttings are planted, water them thoroughly.

5. Maintenance and management

After the cuttings are completed, it is best to cover them with a layer of plastic film and place them in a sunny place.