To make cuttings of hydrangeas, first cut off the semi-lignified branches of the current year, retain two leaves and one bud point, and then cut off the remaining parts. Then cut the leaves in half, cut the lower ends of the branches at a 45° angle, and place them in a cool and ventilated place. After the wound is dry, insert it into loose and breathable culture soil, spray some water, and then place it in a cool and ventilated place.

1. Select branches

Before cutting, you must cut off the remaining flowers on the hydrangea branches. Then select the semi-lignified branches of the current year and cut them off from the plant with sterilized scissors.

Afterwards, a second pruning is required. Two leaves and one bud point are retained on each branch, and the remaining leaves are cut off. Then cut the lower end of the branch at a 45° angle to facilitate rooting.

In order to prevent the leaves from consuming too much nutrients, you can cut off half of the leaves. After cutting, place it in a cool and ventilated place, and wait for the wound to dry before cutting. If you are worried that the branches will be difficult to take root, you can use rooting powder to treat them a little.

Hydrangea

2. Cutting method

Choose loose and breathable culture soil, water it once and wet the entire soil. Then use a chopstick to poke a few holes in the soil where the cuttings are to be made, put the treated branches in, and then compact the branches with soil. Finally, use a watering can to spray a little water on the soil surface and place it in a cool and ventilated place.

Hydrangea

3. Precautions

① It is best to cut off half of the hydrangea leaves when cutting, which can avoid evaporation and excessive nutrient consumption. . The remaining leaves also work well for photosynthesis.

② If the cut hydrangea begins to wilt, it may be because the soil is relatively dry and it needs to be watered in time; if its leaves and stems start to turn black, it may be because it has been watered too much and it needs to be watered less .

③The weather is hot now, and the branches will be able to take root in 2-3 weeks. You can gently pull the branch upward. If you can feel obvious resistance, it means it has taken root. After taking root, it can be transplanted into a large pot.