Cutting time of amaranth

The propagation methods of purple amaranth include branching and cutting. Cutting can grow from nothing and branching can grow from less to more. If your home is empty, you can try cutting. Cutting can be carried out all year round, but the spring and autumn season is the most suitable

Selection of purple amaranth branches

Purslane is a perennial herb, and the top bud cutting method is the most suitable

Select branches with terminal buds, 3-5 nodes and a length of about 5cm as cuttings. The selected branches have no diseases and pests. After the leaves are finished, it is best to use annual branches, so that the branches will grow faster after cutting

Before cutting, the branches should be trimmed, all the leaves of the stems inserted into the soil should be cut off, and 3 ~ 4 leaves should be reserved at the top of the branches

Cutting method of Zijuan amaranth

Pick fresh branches, do not dry them, and directly cut them in the prepared flower pot. According to the size of the flower pot, cut 5 ~ 8 branches in each pot to ensure that the branches have a certain growth distance and look compact and beautiful as a whole. Then pour water through it and put it in the semi shade to ensure appropriate humidity and wait for the hair root

Purslane root time

The rooting time of purple amaranth is relatively long, generally waiting for 2 ~ 3 weeks. After rooting, the leaves grow normally, and a small amount of slow-release fertilizer can be given. After the seedlings grow 3 ~ 4 leaves, they should pick the heart in time. Timely supplement nutrients after picking the heart to ensure the normal growth of seedlings. After the roots grow into clusters, they can be directly planted in larger flowerpots for viewing