Before cutting the periwinkle, prepare the soil with peat, perlite and vermiculite according to the proportion and water it once, then cut off the branches about 10cm-12cm, and trim the branches to only keep 1-2 at the top. Leaves are enough. When cutting, you need to pay attention to the appropriate depth, spray water in time and cover it with a plastic bag. Place it in an environment between 20-25 degrees. It will take about 20 days to take root.

Periwinkle has a long flowering period. As long as the growing environment is suitable, it can bloom almost all year round. It is a green plant suitable for viewing flowers. This small pink flower is often used to decorate city flower beds. If you want to see more periwinkles, the propagation of periwinkles is done through cuttings. Cuttings are mainly divided into several aspects, including soil selection, cutting preparation, cutting methods, and planting management.

Periwinkle cutting time

Periwinkle cuttings are usually carried out in spring and autumn every year, usually from April to July. The surrounding temperature should not exceed 30 degrees. During this period, Higher temperature is conducive to rooting. If the temperature is high in summer, it is easy to rot, so the cuttings should be shallower. In spring, the temperature is low and the humidity is low, so the cuttings should be deeper.

Periwinkle cutting method

Before cutting the periwinkle, prepare the soil with peat, perlite and vermiculite according to the proportion and water it once, then cut off about 10cm-12cm For branches, just keep the top 1-2 leaves of the branches. Pay attention to the proper depth of the cuttings, spray water in time and cover them with plastic bags. Place them in an environment between 20-25 degrees, and they will take root in about 20 days.

Rooting of Catharanthus roseus cuttings

The fastest way to root Catharanthus roseus cuttings is to choose acidic sandy soil before cutting, and select annuals on the mother plant of Catharanthus roseus. For young branches, insert the prepared branches into the culture soil. Two-thirds of the cuttings should be left outside the culture soil. After cutting, keep the pot soil moist and keep the soil temperature between 20-24°C. Wait for about 15- In about 20 days, the cuttings will grow roots.