Blue snow flower cutting method and time

Blue snow flower is a perennial upright herb with light blue flowers that have excellent decorative effect. It is suitable as a home decoration and can be placed on windowsills, foyers and other places. Home cultivation of blue snow flowers usually adopts the cutting method, which is simple and easy and suitable for home gardening enthusiasts. Let’s learn about the method and time of blue snow flower cuttings.

1. Matrix preparation

Choose river sand or vermiculite with good air permeability and moisture retention as the cutting medium, and expose it to the sun for 1 to 2 days for disinfection. Spray water the night before cuttings to make the substrate semi-dry.

2. Cuttings

Use sterilized scissors to cut 5 to 7 cm long strong branches of the current year, remove the bottom leaves and keep the top leaves. Avoid using leggy branches as cuttings.

3. Cutting operation

After applying rooting powder to the cuttings, insert them into the substrate 3 to 4 cm deep and lightly compact the surrounding substrate. Cover the cutting container with plastic wrap to maintain humidity.

4. Maintenance and management

Place the grafted cuttings in a well-ventilated environment with diffuse light. Keep the temperature between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius, and spray water with a watering can when the substrate is slightly dry.

5. Hydroponic cuttings

Blue snow flower is also suitable for hydroponic cuttings. Place the cuttings in clean water and change the water every 2 to 3 days until they take root and then can be transplanted.

6. Notes

The cuttings will take root in about 20 to 28 days after taking root, and can be transplanted into pots after taking root.

7. Cutting time

Blue snow flower likes warm environment and is not cold-resistant. The best time for cuttings is spring, early summer and late summer. Choose a period of warm and humid climate for cuttings, which is conducive to the survival and rooting of the cuttings.

In general, the cutting propagation method of blue snow flower is simple, and the success rate of cutting can be improved through proper substrate preparation, cutting selection, cutting operation and maintenance management.