Cutting time and method of Pinus elliottii

Pinus elliottii is a precious garden ornamental tree species, and it is also a good material for tree stump bonsai, but its provenance is rare and its growth is slow. The seed is slow to bear fruit and reproduce slowly. Therefore, in order to speed up its reproduction, many people will choose cutting propagation, the following and Xiaobian together to understand the cutting propagation of Luohansong bar.

1. Cutting time

The cutting time of Pinus elliottii can be carried out in both spring and autumn, April-May in spring and September-October in autumn are suitable in the south. Before cutting, it is necessary to prepare cutting materials, cutters, branches, cutting soil, cutting flowerpots, clear water, sprinkler, rooting agents and other materials, which are needed for Luohansong cutting.

2. Preparation of basin soil

The soil used for cutting Pinus elliottii can directly use coarse river sand, or it can be mixed with garden soil and river sand to ensure that the soil is loose and has good drainage performance. The soil needs to be disinfected before cutting, such as exposure to the sun or disinfection with disinfectant. The flowerpot of Luohansong cuttage can be appropriately larger, and the number of cuttings is large, so we should choose a larger flowerpot.

3. Cuttings selection

The cuttings of Luohan pine should choose semi-lignified twigs or sturdy old branches, which can be selected according to the actual situation, but the selected branches must be strong and free from diseases and insect pests. After the branch is selected, cut off, to keep the wound flat, it is recommended that the base of the branch can be cut at an angle of 45 degrees, and the leaves at the base of the branch should be removed to facilitate the insertion of the branch into the soil. In order to let the cuttings take root as soon as possible, the cuttings of Pinus elliottii can be soaked in rooting solution for 2-3 hours before cutting, which is beneficial to the rooting of cuttings.

4. Cuttage

The cutting process of Pinus elliottii is not complicated. Put the configured soil into the cutting container and keep the surface smooth, and then spray some water to keep the soil moist. Then insert the cuttings of Luohan pine directly into them, keep the distance between branches about 3-5 cm, and the insertion depth of branches is 3-5 cm, compacting the surrounding soil. After the cutting is finished, it needs to be watered once, and then it can be maintained in a ventilated and cool place. If you want to keep the environment humid enough after cutting, you need to water and spray frequently, and control the air humidity at about 80%, which can take root and sprout in 30-40 days.

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