How to propagate rhododendron by cuttage?

The propagation azalea uses the cuttage law many. Rhododendron cuttings in April to August can be asked, the substrate to the gully in the sediment is good, can also be used instead of river sand, sieving after disinfection with 1% potassium permanganate sterilization, into the earthen basin for use. Break off the half-lignified new branches of the current year by hand, remove the lower leaves, that is, cuttings, can not be cut, otherwise the effect is not good. Note that if the new base is horseshoe-shaped with excess skin attached, cut it off.

Cuttings, with the appropriate thickness of the stick in the substrate first hit a good eye, plant spacing 2~4 cm, and then insert about half of the cuttings, watering with a fine spray can, so that cuttings and substrate close contact. Cover the earthen basin with plastic film, put it in a cool and ventilated place, avoid sun exposure, so as not to die. The frequency of spraying depends on the weather conditions, and it can take root in about 1 month. After rooting, gradually extend the sun time, but should avoid exposure, about 3 months can be divided into pots, with this method cutting survival rate can reach 100%.

How to cut azaleas? Rhododendron branch cuttage propagation method

Flower friends: company inventory today, I saw a flower garden planted with a whole row of azaleas, very beautiful, I could not help but fold this branch, I would like to ask now can live cuttings? How exactly should it be operated? Coordinates Xiamen, temperature around 10-20 degrees.

Picture: Rhododendron branches

Xiao Bian: First of all, I can tell you very responsibly that azaleas can be cut alive with branches, but the azaleas you fold and the time are not suitable. The correct operation method is as follows:

1. Branch selection

Azalea cuttings can choose young cuttings and old branches cuttings, but can not choose branches that have blossomed and long shoots, because nutrients have begun to consume, which will affect the survival rate.

With the hand at the base (and stem connection part) pull down azalea branches, generally 4-6 cm in length, the top leaves 4 - 5. Fracture such as broken and hair, should be cut flat with sharp scissors, and then inserted into the soil, the depth of one third of the branch length, plant spacing generally 5~6 cm.

In addition, if you use azalea cuttings, branches should choose the new strong branches of the year.

Photo: Azalea cuttings

2. Cutting time

Old branch cuttings are generally carried out between April and May, with old branches born last year before flowering, and young branch cuttings are carried out in the rainy season. Due to the high air humidity at this time, it promotes rapid growth, generally from late May to June.

3. Cutting seedbed

Before cuttage, it is best to make a good seedbed. At home, cuttage can be done with a collapsed basin or a basin diameter of 20~23 cm. The bottom of the basin must be padded with broken tiles to facilitate drainage. The basin is filled with mountain mud (azalea's favorite soil). About eight minutes of the basin is full.

Photo: Cuttings of rhododendrons can not be placed on the balcony drying

4. Cutting maintenance

After inserting, spray with a fine hole watering can, water should be poured enough, and shade work should be done within 7~ 10 days. It is best to put it indoors to prevent sunlight, spray 6 to 7 times a day with a sprayer to increase the air humidity of the cuttings.

After 10 days, it can be slightly transparent in the morning and evening, spraying 3 to 4 times a day. About 15 days later, the cuttings are still relatively full, leaves do not fall off, indicating that the fracture has grown fine roots, generally 25---30 days after the root has been intact.

Some fine varieties are not easy to survive cuttage, vermiculite can be used as a medium for cuttage. The method is the same as above. If it can be combined with automatic intermittent spraying, the survival rate can reach more than 95%.

How to cut azaleas potted plants? Rhododendron propagation method

Friends who have bought potted azaleas in flower shops all know that they will grow leaves a few days after buying them home. It is difficult to feed them. Do you want to fold a branch and start cutting propagation? That's even harder, almost every time I can't insert it, but I like azaleas very much. What should I do?

Photo: Rhododendron

In fact, rhododendron cuttings propagation is not as difficult as imagined, every year I will prune rhododendron potted plants, will cut some branches, almost 100% survival, the method is quite simple, do not believe? Let me show you:

Photo: Rhododendron cutting method

1. Use coarse sand or pebbles as filter layer at the bottom of flowerpot.

Photo: Rhododendron cutting method

2, the branches used are semi-lignified, the medium is pine needle rot soil, the best temperature is about 25 degrees, this temperature roots fast, as long as the temperature is right all year round can be cut, the branch length is about 5 cm,(this year did the shortest experiment 1.5 cm) long point also no harm.

Photo: Rhododendron cutting method

3, if a single cuttage can be used with a large cola bottle or can bottle button on the line, cuttage more than with an incubator, the bottom of the hole, spread on the filter layer, medium thickness 8 cm can be.

● Note: In the first week, spray water every day, keep it moist, don't water it like watering flowers, and the branches are easy to rot.

Photo: Azalea after cutting

Is the survival rate high? These potted rhododendrons were all cuttings from the past, and they were growing very well. There were five treasures, twin cherry blossoms, and Shi Yan.