Cutting branches of crape myrtle

The cutting of crape myrtle includes hard branch cutting and tender branch cutting. The hard branch cutting is selected from late March to early April, and the tender branch cutting is in the first and middle of June in summer. The cuttings shall be annual, strong, fully lignified and free of diseases and pests

Cutting of crape myrtle

In order to improve the survival rate of cuttings, soak cuttings with water 6 to 8 days before cutting, and remember to change water every day. Cutting shall be carried out when there are obvious irregular tumors at the incision. The cuttings can be soaked in sugar water for 24 hours, which can significantly improve the survival rate. When cutting, the soil shall be arranged and sufficient base fertilizer shall be applied to make the soil loose and sufficient water. First open the hole with a tool, insert the cuttings along the hole, and then seal the hole firmly. The cutting depth is 2 / 3 of the length of the cuttings, the plant spacing is 10cm, and the row spacing is 15cm. After cutting, pour water and grow roots in about a month

Post insertion management of crape myrtle

After cutting, cover the cutting box with plastic film and shade with shading net. After the cuttings take root, the mulch shall be removed gradually in batches. After cutting, keep the cutting box moist, and water it with clean water at the seedling stage to penetrate the cutting box. Generally, water is injected every 3 to 5 days. After cutting for 40 days, fertilizer can be applied< span>