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Longevity flower cutting

First, the cutting time is long, and the longevity flower has strong growth ability and can be cut all year round. However, the best time to cut it down is spring and autumn. Because the climate in these two periods is relatively suitable and stable, it is very suitable for the growth of cuttings. In addition, these two periods are also the periods when plants grow rapidly, and they can grow and survive quickly after branches are inserted.

Second, the cutting method 1, leaf insertion: select some plump leaves from healthy mother plants and gently pick them off. Then it is treated with disinfectant, washed with clear water and dried. Then prepare some flower soil with good air permeability, gently insert it into the soil, and water it once to make the flower soil completely wet. Then provide 15-20℃ temperature and a little sunshine until they take root.

2. Branching: Select 2-3 healthy branches from the mother plant and cut them off, then cut the bottom at an angle of 45 degrees, and remove all the leaves at the bottom, leaving only 2-3 leaves. Then sterilize the incision and insert it into the soft flower soil, and keep the temperature at 15-20℃. When the soil is dry, water it in time. It will soon grow new roots.