How to cut the leaves of Cymbidium

When the leaves of Cymbidium are inserted and propagated, do not cut the leaves at will. You need to choose plants that have grown for more than two years and have not suffered any diseases and insect pests, and then trim the leaves with roots from the base so that the leaves can grow better in the soil. After cutting off the leaves, the wound needs to be smeared with plant ash, and the wound can be inserted into the soil after natural healing.

The leaves of Magnolia are cut from the base

There are many methods of propagation of Cymbidium, the most common of which is leaf insertion propagation, but many people do not know that leaf insertion propagation is different from most plant operation methods, and it is best to cut leaves from its base to increase the survival rate of leaf insertion.

If you cut the leaves directly, it will be very difficult for the leaves to take root and sprout in the soil, and the leaves of the orchids are easy to rot, causing its leaf insertion and reproduction to fail, while cutting the leaves from the root at the base can make the leaves get sufficient water and nutrients in the soil and make it grow better.

Do not insert the leaves into the soil immediately after cutting the leaves from the base of the orchid, otherwise in the process of planting and breeding, the leaves will rot in the wound and may even suffer from diseases. After cutting off the leaves, the wound should be smeared with plant ash. Then leave it in a cool and ventilated place for 1-2 days.

When carrying out leaf insertion and propagation for Cymbidium, we should not only pay attention to cutting leaves, but also prepare the soil suitable for the growth of Cymbidium, insert its leaves into the soil suitable for growth, and properly loosen the soil and sprinkle the right amount of water. just keep it in astigmatism.