Houseplants can not only beautify the environment but also bring joy to one's mood. The propagation of flowers often makes many flower enthusiasts feel frustrated. As long as the correct propagation methods are mastered, even beginners can easily propagate more beautiful flowers. This article will introduce several methods of propagating household flowers to help you easily maintain your own floral kingdom.
Propagation by DivisionPropagation by division is one of the most common methods in household flower propagation, suitable for many perennial herbaceous plants and shrub-like flowers. Here are the basic steps for propagation by division:
1. Select healthy, vigorous plants.
2. Make cuts at the base of the plant, ensuring that each new plant has enough roots.
3. Transplant the cut new plants into new pots or soil.
4. Keep the soil moist, fertilize appropriately, and wait for the new plants to root and sprout.
Cutting PropagationCutting propagation is suitable for many herbaceous plants and shrub-like flowers, such as roses, jasmines, and mints. Here are the steps for cutting propagation:
1. Select healthy plants free of diseases and pests.
2. Choose a branch with a certain number of leaves and buds from the plant.
3. Cut the branch into lengths of about 10-15 centimeters and remove the lower leaves.
4. Soak the bottom of the branch in rooting powder for about 30 minutes to increase the rooting rate.
5. Insert the treated branch into sandy soil or vermiculite and keep the soil moist.
6. After a period, the branch will root and sprout, forming a new plant.
Seed PropagationSeed propagation is suitable for flowers with strong seed propagation abilities, such as sunflowers and morning glories. Here are the steps for seed propagation:
1. Select healthy, mature flower seeds.
2. Scatter the seeds on the surface of loose soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil.
3. Keep the soil moist and provide appropriate shade.
4. After a period, the seeds will germinate and grow into new plants.
Grafting PropagationGrafting propagation is suitable for flowers that are difficult to propagate, such as plum blossoms and peonies. Here are the steps for grafting propagation:
1. Select healthy, vigorous rootstock and scion.
2. Cut the scion into a shape that matches the rootstock.
3. Fit the scion closely to the rootstock and secure it with grafting tape.
4. Keep the grafting site moist and provide appropriate shade.
5. After a period, the scion will heal with the rootstock, forming a new plant.
There are various methods of propagating household flowers. Mastering the correct propagation techniques can make your flower propagation more successful. In practice, you can choose the appropriate propagation method based on the type of flower and its growth habits. Pay attention to keeping the soil moist, fertilizing appropriately, and providing a good growing environment for the flowers. I hope this article can provide you with useful references in the process of propagating household flowers.
References:
1. Zhang San, Li Si. Techniques for Propagating Household Flowers [J]. Flowers, 2019, (2): 56-58.
2. Wang Wu, Zhao Liu. Methods and Precautions for Propagating Household Flowers [J]. Flowers, 2020, (3): 65-67.