1、 How long does cutting take root

Plum blossom is usually cut from November to January. Because the temperature is not high at this time, the rooting speed is not fast, and it usually takes two months. However, compared with cutting in other seasons, cutting in winter has the highest survival rate

2、 Cutting method

1. Cutting time: Plum cutting time is mostly in winter. Different from many plants, its cutting survival rate is the lowest in spring, but the survival rate is very high in winter, which can generally reach about 90%. Compared with the high-temperature environment, it prefers the climate with soft light and appropriate humidity, which is very helpful for rooting

2. Cuttings treatment: cuttings of Prunus mume should be 1-2-year-old branches, and hard branches must be used. Softwood cuttings have high requirements on the environment and are generally not easy to succeed. Select a healthy mother tree and cut a branch 10-15cm long. Because it is in winter, there are no leaves to deal with

3. Preparation of matrix: to ensure the survival of cutting, the quality of matrix plays a key role. The general soil should be sandy loam, loose and fertile, with good air permeability, which can reduce the risk of bacterial breeding. If you prepare it yourself, you need to mainly use rotten leaf soil and add an appropriate amount of perlite, so as to ensure its drainage capacity

4. Cutting: insert the bottom of the cuttings into the soil. Before cutting, you can poke a hole. The hole should be deep so that it can be fixed. It is enough to expose the upper part by two centimeters. After cutting, it should be watered and covered with plastic film, which can have the effect of heat preservation and moisture retention and is more helpful for its rooting