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Can I cut the old branches of Yushu? Cutting method of old branches

1. Can I cut the old branches of Yushu?

Yushu cuttings are usually made of annual branches, but old branches can survive as cuttings. But pay attention to cutting and post-maintenance.

Second, the cutting method of Yushu old branches

1. Prepare soil: when cutting, prepare a suitable substrate, which must be loose and breathable. If you prepare the soil yourself, you should be exposed to strong light first. Exposure to sunlight can sterilize and ensure the growth of cuttings in the later period. 2. Treatment of branches: When cutting, no matter whether it is new branches or old branches, branches should be free of pests and diseases, so that they will sprout stronger and take root faster. In addition, the wound part of the branch should be coated with rooting powder to improve the survival rate. 3. Cutting into the soil: the substrate is ready, and the branches can be cut into the soil after being processed. Pay attention to the depth control when inserting, not too deep, just insert about one-third of the cuttings. After the cuttings are inserted, the soil around the cuttings should be compacted and watered to make the soil slightly wet. Be careful not to accumulate water. 4. Post-cutting management: After cutting, we should not only moisturize, but also control the light. It is best to put it in a semi-cool and ventilated place. If you maintain it indoors, you should always open the window for ventilation, and it will soon take root and survive.