Can plum blossom cuttings survive in spring?

1. Can you survive?

Plum blossoms can survive if they are propagated from cuttings in spring, but the survival rate may be lower, only about 30 to 80 percent. In some areas in the south, you can also choose to take cuttings in spring, but you need to build a sunshade for it during the summer.

The best time for plum blossom cuttings is winter. Both the light and temperature at this time are favorable for the growth of roots of plum blossom branches. Usually the survival rate of cuttings can reach about 90%. Generally, cuttings can be taken around December.

2. Cutting method

1. Branch selection: Do not use branches that are too old for cuttings. Use branches that are grown in the current year and are disease-free. The length should be controlled at around 13 cm. Cut a bevel at the bottom of the branch and then place it in a place with good air to dry.

2. Prepare the substrate: Prepare some acidic substrate, because plum blossoms like acidic soil. You can mix garden soil, river sand and vermiculite.

3. Insert the branches into the soil: Insert the dried branches into the soil, use the soil to bury the branches and fix them, press them appropriately and then water them thoroughly.