How to propagate Buddha's palm by cuttings

1. Cutting time

It is necessary to choose the right time for Buddha's Palm cuttings, which is usually carried out around September and October. The temperature during this period is very suitable for its growth, so the branches will adapt to the environment more quickly after cuttings and grow new roots.

2. Prepare the substrate

The substrate used for cuttings should have good air permeability, and it is better to use looser soil, as it will grow faster. If you want to prepare the soil, you can mix coarse sand, rotted bark and pine needle soil. Make sure it is clean when using it, otherwise it will affect rooting.

3. Select cuttings

The selection of cuttings is very important. You should use stems and leaves that are stronger and not diseased. After cutting them from the mother plant with scissors, they should be dried in the sun. It needs to be placed in a cool and ventilated place, and cuttings can only be carried out after the wound becomes dry. If you have disinfectant at home, it is best to disinfect it.

4. Take cuttings

The cutting method is not difficult. Insert the branches that have been dried and disinfected into the soil. If the number of propagation is large, there should be a certain distance between each cutting. Cover it with soil, keep the soil moist, and the temperature of the rooting environment is best kept at 20℃.