Hardwood cutting method

Insert selection

The cuttings are suitable for old branches that are more than one year old, and cut before the bud bud on the mahogany branch has not fully bulged from late March to early April, so it is easier to take root and survive

Cutting of cuttings

Cuttings generally need to retain 2-3 buds, which should be cut horizontally at the upper end 1 cm away from the top bud and obliquely at the lower end opposite the end bud. The angle should be less than 45 degrees, and the length of cuttings is about 10-15 cm

Cutting processing

Generally, there is no need to treat the cuttings of red Ruimu. Just pay attention to moisturizing. However, if it is in a poor cutting environment, 20% should be used α— Naphthylacetic acid powder 2.5, mixed with 5kg of water, dilute it into 0.05% solution, and then soak the lower end of the cuttings in the prepared solution for 3-6 hours

Cutting

The cutting matrix shall be soft. The cutting shall be carried out according to the row spacing of about 2 cm. The cutting depth shall be about 5-7 cm, and 1-2 buds shall be exposed at the same time. Then spray water regularly to moisturize

Separate planting

Generally, after waiting for 1-2 months, about 3cm long fibrous roots will grow at the lower part of the red Ruimu cuttings, and several new buds or leaves will sprout on the cuttings. At this time, transplanting can be carried out