Although it is cold and windy outside, it is another world inside. The room temperature is kept above 10 degrees Celsius, and if there is heating, it is like spring, and this environment is a paradise for cuttings for many flowers who like to be cool. At this time, cuttings not only make the branch wounds not easy to rot, but also the seedlings can thrive in the spring. So, which flowers are suitable for cuttings in winter? Next, I will recommend three kinds to you.
1. Geranium - hydrangea "winter skewer inserts".
Geraniums are affectionately known as "hydrangeas" by flower friends. Its colorful flowers are less susceptible to insect infestations, which is why it is loved by everyone. However, friends who have raised geraniums know thatIt has one feature:The shoots age quickly, and the flowering decreases year by year. Therefore, experienced flower friends often raise geraniums as a one- or two-year-old plant, and some seedlings will be cut every winter.
Tips for cuttings:
1.Choose strong shoots for cuttings, about 10 cm in length.
2.After cutting the branches, leave them in a cool and ventilated place to dry for 4 to 5 hours to ensure that the wound is dry.
3.After cuttings, place them in a sunny and warm place to keep the soil moist.
In about half a month to a month, the cuttings will take root and grow new leaves!
It should be noted that the surface of the leaves of geraniums has fluff, so avoid excessive water on the leaves when watering to prevent rot.
2. Moon Season Flower - The secret of cuttings for moon flowering
Seasonal flowers,As an "evergreen" in the flower world, no matter spring, summer, autumn and winter, you can see it. It has good cold tolerance in the moon season, likes a cool environment, and grows most comfortably at a room temperature of more than 10 degrees. Although cuttings are easy to take root, the maintenance of seedlings is a technical job. Fortunately, in the low temperature of winter, the chance of seedlings getting sick is greatly reduced, and now is the right time to take cuttings!
Tips for cuttings:
1.Cut 5 8 cm shoots as cuttings, keeping the top 2 3 leaves.
2.Use a transparent plastic bottle for cuttings to keep warm and moisturize.
3.Cuttings can be made of peat, perstone and vermiculite, or pure coarse sand.
Place the plugged moon in a warm, well-lit place, and occasionally open the cap to breathe in to see if the soil is dehydrated. After about a month, the roots will grow!
3. Crab claw orchid - prune after flowering, and cuttings are at the right time
The crab claw orchid is the darling of winter, and its flowering season coincides with this time. When the first wave of crab claw orchid is gone, we need to prune it. Pruned shoots should not be wasted, just right for cuttings.
Tips for cuttings:
1.Cut off the remaining flowers of the crab claw orchid along with the 2 leaves under the flowers, and then leave them in a ventilated place to dry for 1 2 days.
2.Prepare coarse river sand as a substrate for cuttings, inserting the leaves into a depth of 1 2 1 3.
3.After watering thoroughly, place in a warm place of scattered light and wait for rooting.
It should be noted thatCuttings crab claw orchid has high temperature requirements, and it is best to keep it above 15 degrees. Friends who do not have heating in the south can put a plastic bag on the cuttings of the flower pot to keep it warm. After about a month and a half, it can be transplanted into a pot for normal maintenance.
Conclusion:
Although the journey of cuttings in winter requires some patience and care, all the effort will become worth it when you see those tender green seedlings gradually growing. These three kinds of flowers,Whether it's the gorgeousness of the moon season, the warmth of geraniums or the uniqueness of crab claw orchidsIt can bring a touch of color and vitality to our winter life. So, you might as well take advantage of this winter day to start cuttings together!
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