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How to cut the lotus? videotape

Cutting time: April-August or September-165438+1October every year. Cutting: select the stout branches of that year as cutting, leaving 2-4 leaves and 1-2 leaves at the top. Cutting: insert the treated cutting into the soil, water it to keep the soil moist, and cover it with plastic film.

1 How and when to cut.

The cutting time in Sayuri is April-August or September-165438+1October every year. At this time, the temperature environment is suitable, which is beneficial to improve the survival rate of cutting. But the specific cutting time of plants needs to be determined according to the local climate, and soft and fertile soil should be prepared before cutting.

2. Cut the cuttings

Before cutting, it is necessary to select the branches that were strong in the previous year or the branches that were strong in the previous year as cuttings, and pay attention to keeping the cutting cross section flat, leaving 2-4 leaves, and then remove the leaves at the lower part of the cuttings, leaving only the upper 1-2 leaves.

3. Dip the cuttings

In order to improve the survival rate of cuttings, the base of cuttings can be soaked in growth regulator, taken out after 5- 10 minutes, placed in sterilized moist soil, watered to keep the soil moist, and covered with plastic film for heat preservation and moisture retention.