How to propagate viola for easy survival
A comprehensive introduction to how to propagate viola for easy survival and the key points of viola propagation in green plants and flowers. The following is a detailed introduction for you:
Viola is a relatively common plant with high ornamental value. Keeping it at home can effectively purify the air, so it is loved by many people. However, many people do not know how to propagate viola. Therefore, if you want to keep a pot of viola at home, you can only buy it from the market. In fact, the propagation methods of viola are very simple. Let's follow the editor to learn about it together.
【One, how to propagate viola】
If you want to propagate viola by cutting, there are two methods in total, one is the common stem cutting, and the other is leaf cutting, which has a higher success rate. Although the two propagation methods are similar, their success rates are not the same. In fact, it is best to use leaf cutting to propagate viola, as it is more suitable for novice flower growers. Let's take a look at the method steps below.
<1. Leaf cutting propagation>
This method is commonly used and has a high survival rate. First, select a healthy leaf, cut it from the plant, dry it, and then propagate it by leaf cutting. It is also necessary to maintain good ventilation in the growth environment. Generally, the indoor temperature should be kept between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius. It can take root and germinate three weeks after insertion.
<2. Stem cutting propagation>
In order to maintain the quality of the superior varieties of viola, cut the strong branches in autumn into cuttings about 10 cm long, insert them into sandy soil for cutting propagation, transplant them to the ridge after they survive, dig up the soil clumps before the frost and store them in the sunny ridge for overwintering, and transplant them in time in the following spring.
【Two, the propagation methods of viola】
<1. Seed propagation>
In addition to cutting propagation, seeding is the most difficult method of viola propagation. It requires a lot of time for maintenance, and proper watering and fertilizing are needed to make the plant root and sprout faster. However, if excessive watering occurs, it will affect the growth of the plant and even cause root rot.
And attention should also be paid to the seeding time. Usually, it can be carried out in spring and autumn every year. Just bury the viola seeds in the pot soil and press them flat. The suitable temperature for germination is 18-24 degrees Celsius, and germination occurs 15-20 days after sowing. Transplanting is done 2-3 months later. During the seedling stage, the pot soil should not be too wet. It takes 6-8 months from seeding to flowering.
<2. Tissue culture propagation>
The current popular propagation method for African violet is tissue culture. The explants are leaves, petioles, and epidermal tissues. Use MS medium with 1 mg/L 6-benzylaminopurine and 1 mg/L naphthylacetic acid. Adventitious buds appear 4 weeks after inoculation, and the young plants with roots can be planted after 3 months. The young plants are transplanted into a matrix of half-rotten leaf soil and half-sphagnum moss soil, with a survival rate of 100%. Currently, countries such as the United States, the Netherlands, and Israel are producing test-tube seedlings of African violets. However, this method produces a large number of plantlets, which is not very suitable for home breeding.
<Conclusion>
Through the detailed introduction above, I believe everyone knows how to propagate viola. In fact, the propagation methods of viola are very simple, and different methods have different characteristics. Therefore, if you want to propagate good viola, flower friends can choose leaf cutting propagation. This propagation method is suitable for home flower growers.
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