Chrysanthemum Cutting

🌿 Propagating Chrysanthemums from Cuttings

Materials Needed:

• Healthy chrysanthemum plant (mother plant)

• Sharp, sterile scissors or pruning shears

• Small pots or trays

• Potting mix (preferably a well-draining one)

• Rooting hormone (optional, but helpful)

• Water spray bottle or watering can

• Clear plastic bag or humidity dome (optional)

🔧 Steps:

1. Choose the Cutting:

   • Select a non-flowering shoot from a healthy chrysanthemum.

   • Cut a 3–5 inch (8–13 cm) length just below a node (where the leaf joins the stem).

2. Prepare the Cutting:

   • Remove lower leaves, leaving only 2–3 leaves at the top.

   • Dip the cut end in rooting hormone (optional but speeds up rooting).

3. Plant the Cutting:

   • Stick the cutting into moist potting mix.

   • Firm the soil around the cutting.

4. Create a Humid Environment:

   • Cover with a plastic bag or use a humidity dome to retain moisture.

   • Place in indirect sunlight.

5. Care:

   • Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

   • Remove the cover daily for a few minutes to let in fresh air.

6. Wait for Roots:

   • Roots should develop in 2–4 weeks.

   • Tug gently to feel resistance (a sign roots are growing).

🌱 Growing Chrysanthemum from Seedlings

If you're starting with chrysanthemum seedlings (already germinated young plants), here's how to care for them:

1. Transplanting:

   • Once seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant to individual pots or outdoors if the risk of frost is gone.