How to propagate blue snow flower by cuttings?

Blue snow flower prefers warm and humid growing conditions and likes full sunlight, but should avoid prolonged exposure to strong direct sunlight. Blue snow flower is mainly propagated by cuttings. Let's learn in detail how to propagate blue snow flower cuttings.

1. Cutting propagation of blue snow flower

Step 1: Choose cuttings

Choose tender branches about ten centimeters in length and avoid using aging branches to increase the rooting rate. The cutting tool can be a mineral water bottle or a small flower pot, and the medium can be coconut brick soil, nutrient soil or sandy soil. The key is to keep the soil loose and not compacted.

Step 2: Cutting process

The cuttings can be soaked in rooting water first, or they can be ignored if there is no rooting water. The cutting depth is about 4 cm, and make sure there are drainage holes at the bottom of the flower pot or water bottle after the cutting. After cutting, water thoroughly and cover with a layer of plastic film to maintain humidity, but it is not necessary to cover when the temperature is high.

Step 3: Management after cutting

Place the cut blue snow plants in a foam box and cover with porous plastic film to promote rapid rooting. Under conditions of suitable temperature and high air humidity, roots will take shape in about a week. Once roots have taken root and new leaves have grown, you can transplant it.

2. Potted plant maintenance tips after cutting

1. Transplanting and seedling acclimatization

Transplant after the root system is well developed. Wait for the seedlings to successfully acclimate after transplanting, and start fertilizing when new leaves grow.

2. Outdoor maintenance

If conditions permit, the seedlings can be placed outdoors in spring and early summer to promote rapid growth and form a lollipop shape.

3. Pruning and fertilizing

Prune regularly to maintain plant shape and promote lateral growth. During the growing season, apply slow-release fertilizers and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in a timely manner to promote lush branches and leaves and abundant flowers.

4. Flowering management

Blue snow flower grows quickly and blooms frequently, requiring regular fertilization to maintain the number of flowers. When the flowers bloom, the light blue flowers are as beautiful and spectacular as the ocean.

In short, through the above methods, you can easily grow blue snow flowers at home, from seedlings to mature plants, and even give them to friends and neighbors.