Is June and July still suitable for cutting longevity flowers?

Can the branches of longevity flowers be directly inserted into the soil in July? What should I pay attention to?

Longevity flowers can survive by cutting in July, but because of the high temperature in July, the survival rate is low if it is stuffy indoors. Pay attention to the following points when cutting longevity flowers in July.

First, the branches should dry the wound.

Longevity is a succulent plant with tender stems. When cutting, let the wound dry for a few days or so, and then cut it when the wound scabs and retracts. Don't let fresh wounds come into contact with soil to avoid bacterial infection. Pay more attention to cutting before July, because the temperature is high in July and microorganisms and germs multiply quickly. A little improper, it is easy to cause black rot.

Second, the soil should not be too wet.

In July, if the indoor temperature is high, the longevity flower will enter dormancy and semi-dormancy under the condition of poor ventilation, and its growth is extremely slow. Cutting at this time will greatly reduce the survival rate. If you want to cut, it is advisable to keep the soil slightly wet and not to insert it too deep. The soil should be loose and breathable.

Third, don't bask in the sun and have good ventilation.

Because the cut longevity flower has no root system to absorb nutrients, it is most suitable to take root in a cool and ventilated place after cutting. If the light is too strong, the leaves lose water seriously, and the roots don't absorb nutrients, the longevity flower will wither and die of dehydration.

Keeping good ventilation can improve the hot and sultry environment in summer, take away excess water on the soil surface, and it is not easy to have black rot when cutting.

Fourth, pinch off the bud

Longevity flowers that survive by cutting usually grow buds to bloom. Don't leave this bud, flowering will consume a lot of nutrients and affect plant growth. The purpose of seedlings is to grow long leaves and roots, and removing flower buds is beneficial to the recovery of roots. The plants are strong and the seedlings are well raised. When it gets cold in autumn, they will soon grow and blossom.

Pay attention to the above problems. Cutting longevity flowers can also take root in summer, but if the temperature exceeds 356 degrees, try to avoid cutting longevity flowers.