Can Magnolia be propagated by cuttings?

1. Is it possible to take cuttings?

Magnolia can be propagated by cuttings, but you must master the correct method and choose the right time. When taking cuttings, the temperature should be kept at around 20-25℃ as much as possible. Therefore, from the time we can see that spring and autumn are the most suitable. Generally, people will take cuttings in May and June in spring.

The temperature during cuttings should not be too low, but certainly not too high, otherwise the branches will easily be infected by bacteria in the soil, which will affect rooting.

2. Cutting method

1. In order to make the branches take root faster, branches that have been damaged by pests and diseases must not be used. Strong branches should be used. The length can be controlled at about 10cm, and there should be a few leaves at the top of the cuttings. If there are many leaves at the bottom, you can peel off some of them appropriately.

2. Find the potting soil for cuttings, prepare it and set it aside for later use. The branches need to be simply processed before cuttings, which can greatly improve the survival rate. They need to be soaked in naphthaleneacetic acid for about 6 hours.

3. The final cutting method is also very simple. Insert the processed branches into the soil and fix them with the surrounding soil. Then pour some water into the soil.