Cuttings are contraindicated.
Cuttings are one of the common methods of propagation, but some contraindications need to be paid attention to during the cutting process to ensure the success of cuttings and the healthy growth of the moon. This article will introduce in detail the contraindications of cuttings to help you better propagate cuttings.
1. Avoid blindly pursuing rapid rooting.
Many people often use a variety of rooting powders or hormones in order to make the moon season take root quickly. While these substances can promote rooting to some extent, overuse or improper use can lead to shoot injury, poor rooting, or other growth problems. Therefore, when carrying out monthly cuttings, the natural growth law should be followed to avoid blindly pursuing rapid rooting.
2. Avoid choosing the wrong branches.
Choosing the right shoots for cuttings is the key to success. In general, healthy, pest-free, semi-lignified shoots are best suited for cuttings. Semi-lignified shoots have good growth potential and adaptability, and are easy to root and survive. Shoots that are too tender are easily damaged and do not survive easily. Therefore, when choosing branches, the right branches should be selected according to the purpose and season of the cuttings.
3. Do not cut too deep or too shallow.
The depth at which the cuttings are inserted into the soil also has a great influence on the growth of the moon. Too deep will make it difficult for the branches to breathe, and too shallow will make the branches easily affected by the external environment, such as drought, sun exposure, etc. In general, the depth of cuttings should be controlled between 5-10 cm, which can not only ensure the stability of the branches, but also make them breathe smoothly. At the same time, after cuttings, they should be watered thoroughly in time and keep the soil moist.
4. Avoid ignoring light and temperature.
Light and temperature are important factors affecting the survival of cuttings. In the early stage of cuttings, proper shade should be avoided from direct sunlight, which can reduce the impact of water evaporation and temperature increase on the branches. At the same time, temperature is also one of the important factors affecting the rooting of the moon season. The right temperature can promote rooting and improve the survival rate. Generally speaking, the most suitable temperature for monthly cuttings is about 20-25. If the temperature is too high or too low, it will affect the rooting and growth of the month. Therefore, when carrying out monthly cuttings, the appropriate time and place should be selected according to the season and local climatic conditions.
5. Avoid improper fertilization.
In the process of cuttings, fertilization is also a science. Too much or too little fertilization will affect the growth and survival rate of the month. If too much fertilization is applied, it will lead to high soil salinity and inhibit the growth of the moon season; If you apply too little fertilizer, you will not be able to meet the nutrients needed for the growth of the month. Therefore, soil tests should be carried out before cuttings to understand the fertility and nutrient content of the soil, and fertilization should be carried out according to the actual situation. Generally speaking, some organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer should be applied appropriately in the early stage of cuttings to provide sufficient nutrients to the new root system.
6. Avoid ignoring pest control.
After cuttings, they are susceptible to pests and diseases, such as aphids, red spiders, etc. These pests can eat new tissues or suck plant sap, causing damage to shoots, stunted growth, and even death. Therefore, pest control should be carried out in a timely manner after cuttings. Some low-toxicity and highly effective pesticides or biological control methods can be used to control the reproduction and spread of pests. At the same time, regular inspection and cleaning of diseased and weak branches is also one of the important measures to maintain the healthy growth of the month.
In short, when carrying out monthly cuttings, we should follow the natural growth law and scientific methods, and pay attention to the above taboos. Only in this way can the success rate of cuttings and the growth quality of the moon season be improved. I hope this article can be helpful to friends who like the moon season.