Pre-cutting preparation of hanging Golden Bell upside down

Fuchsia hung bell famous Begonia, lamp cage flower, is the willow family evergreen shrubs. Fuchsia is cultivated in all parts of our country. Because of its long flowering period and bright colors, it is deeply loved by people. However, the inverted bell generally does not bear seeds, so it is mainly based on cuttings. The small series will introduce you to the preparations for the cuttage of the inverted bell.

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1. Cutting time

In addition to summer dormancy period, other time as long as the temperature is appropriate, can be cuttage, but in November of each year to the middle and early April of the following year is good. Because this period of time is the peak season for plant growth, the cuttings with strong vitality can be selected, and the temperature is cooler, the cuttings should not rot, and the survival rate is higher.

2. Selection of cuttings

Cuttings should be selected that year, not yet lignified branches, preferably with tender tips, the length of the cuttings is generally 6 to 10 cm, the lower leaves should be cut off. It should be noted that when cutting ears, be sure to use sterilized scissors to make the cutting mouth neat and smooth. Do not pinch the cuttings directly from the plants by hand.

3. Preparation of cuttage substrate and cutting bed

Cuttage substrate had better be sieved fine river sand, but must be scalded and disinfected with boiling water. Bed available shallow basin or wooden box, in advance should also use 0. 1% potassium permanganate solution is sprayed for disinfection.

How to complete the cutting in 6 steps

In fact, the fuchsia can be propagated by cutting. In addition to the summer dormancy period, the other seasons can be cut. Here is how to cut the fuchsia.

How to cut down the golden bell 1, cutting time

In addition to the summer dormancy period, as long as the temperature is appropriate, other times can be cuttings, of course, from November to early April of the following year is better.

2. Preparation of cuttage pot soil

The soil used for cuttage of Fuchsia sinensis is recommended to be sifted with fine river sand, and at the same time, it is necessary to use boiling water for scalding and disinfection. The cutting bed can generally be used in shallow pots or wooden boxes. It is recommended to spray 0.1% potassium permanganate solution for disinfection in advance.

3. Branch selection

Cuttings generally choose the current year, not yet lignified branches, while with tender tip is better, the general length of the cuttings is generally 6 to 10 cm, at the same time to cut off the lower leaves. In addition, when taking cuttings, be sure to use sterilized scissors to make the cuttings cut neatly and smoothly. Do not pinch the cuttings directly from the plants by hand.

4. Cutting methods

It is suggested that flower friends can soak the cuttings of fuchsia in vitamin B12 for 20 minutes, and insert a small hole in the sand with a thin bamboo stick, and then insert the cuttings into the sand hole, the depth should be 3 to 4 cm, and the spacing of cuttings should be kept at about 8 cm, so as to facilitate the pot after rooting. After the cuttings are good, pour a permeable water, cover with plastic cloth, keep the humidity of the cutting bed.

5. Management after cuttage

After cutting, place the cutting bed indoors where there is astigmatism. It is recommended not to receive direct sunlight at first, keep the room temperature at about 20 degrees Celsius, and then receive some light after a week.

In addition, after hanging upside down fuchsia cuttings, water should be sprayed frequently into the cuttings, generally once a day in winter and once a day in the morning and evening in spring, so that the humidity in the cuttings is maintained at more than 80%. Rooting usually takes place in about 25 days in winter and about 20 days in spring.

6. Transplant seedlings into pots

Wait until the cuttage seedlings take root, to timely technology on the basin, basin soil application of non-fertilizer sandy loam, pots and cultivation soil should be disinfected, basin bottom with broken pot pieces to do a good drainage layer. When transplanting, the seedlings can be gently dug up with a small bamboo shovel, put into a small pit dug in advance in the basin, and bury the roots with soil after being placed upright. Do not press the soil with hands to avoid excessive force and damage to the roots and seedlings.

After the seedlings are planted, they need to be watered once immediately to make the soil naturally dense, and then placed in the shade to cultivate them. If the leaves do not wilt after three days, they can be exposed to light. After one month, apply less liquid fertilizer and enter normal management.

Cuttings of Fuchsia sinensis

The cutting time of fuchsia

Except summer dormancy period, Fuchsia sinensis can be cut at other times as long as the temperature is suitable, but the most suitable time is from November to mid-April every year. Because this period of time, is the growth season of plants, you can choose to grow strong branches for cuttage, coupled with cooler temperatures, branches are not easy to rot after cuttage, survival rate is also very high.

Selection of cuttings of fuchsia

Cuttings should be selected in the current year, must choose not yet lignified, preferably with tender tips. Cut the cuttings to a length of 6 - 10 cm and cut off the lower leaves.

It should be noted that it is best to use sterilized scissors when removing cuttings, try to ensure smooth cutting of cuttings, and it is not easy to pinch them directly by hand.

Cuttage substrate and preparation of cuttage bed for fuchsia sinensis

Cuttage substrate had better be sieved fine river sand, but must be scalded and disinfected with boiling water. Bed available shallow basin or wooden box, in advance also with 0.1% potassium permanganate solution spray disinfection. If you feel troublesome, you can buy soil directly.

Cuttings of Fuchsia sinensis

When cutting, soak the cuttings in vitamin B12 for 20 minutes, and the soaked branches will grow well later.

Insert a small hole in the sand with a thin bamboo stick, and then insert the cuttings into the sand hole. The depth should be 3 to 4 cm. The distance between the cuttings should be about 8 cm, so as to facilitate the pot after rooting.

After cutting, water thoroughly, cover with plastic cloth moisture. Don't expose yourself to the sun, ordinary temperature is good.

Management after insertion of inverted bell

Cuttings should be placed in the room after the astigmatism of the place, not directly accept sunlight, room temperature to maintain at about 20 degrees Celsius, after a week to make it accept some light.

Water is often sprayed into the flowerpot. If cutting is carried out in winter, water is sprayed once a day. In spring, water is sprayed once a day in the morning and evening. Control soil moisture above 80%. It takes 25 days to root in winter and 20 days in spring.

The seedlings of Fuchsia sinensis were potted

After the cuttings survive, they should be potted in time and planted in pots. The basin soil shall be selected as sandy loam without fertilizer, the basin and cultivation soil shall be disinfected, and the basin bottom shall be made into drainage layer with broken basin pieces. Use a small bamboo shovel to gently pick up the seedlings, put them in the prepared flower pot, bury the roots properly, and compact the soil with your hands. After planting seedlings, water them once immediately to make the soil naturally dense, and then put them in the shade for maintenance. If the leaves are wilting after 3 days, they can receive light. After a month, apply a thin fertilizer, normal management is good.