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Common Methods of Propagating Chinese Art FlowersPrecautions for Propagating Chinese Art FlowersChinese art flowers, with their unique charm and rich variety, have become a brilliant gem in the field of Chinese horticulture. Propagating Chinese art flowers not only satisfies people's appreciation needs but also inherits and promotes China's rich horticultural culture. This article will introduce in detail the methods of propagating Chinese art flowers, helping horticulture enthusiasts to better master this skill.
Common Methods of Propagating Chinese Art Flowers1. Division Propagation
Division propagation is one of the most common methods in the propagation of Chinese art flowers, suitable for flowers with developed underground stems, rhizomes, or bulbs, such as chrysanthemums, peonies, etc. The specific operations are as follows:
(1) Select healthy plants without diseases or pests and perform division during the vigorous growth period.
(2) Dig the plants out of the soil and use a sharp knife to divide the underground stems, rhizomes, or bulbs into several independent plants.
(3) Replant the divided plants in new soil, keeping the tilted angle of the plants to facilitate their recovery and growth.
2. Cutting Propagation
Cutting propagation is suitable for Chinese art flowers that grow rapidly with obvious nodes, such as roses and Chinese roses. The specific operations are as follows:
(1) Select healthy branches without diseases or pests, usually 10-15 cm in length.
(2) Cut the bottom of the branch obliquely to improve water absorption.
(3) Insert the cut branch into moist soil and keep the soil moist until roots form.
3. Layering Propagation
Layering propagation is suitable for Chinese art flowers that grow slowly and are not easy to divide, such as plum blossoms and orchids. The specific operations are as follows:
(1) Select healthy branches without diseases or pests and press them into the soil.
(2) Use soil or stones to secure the branches, making sure they are tightly in contact with the soil.
(3) Keep the soil moist and wait for the branches to root.
Precautions for Propagating Chinese Art Flowers1. Select healthy plants without diseases or pests for propagation to ensure the quality of the propagated plants.
2. During the propagation process, keep the soil moist to prevent the plants from dying due to lack of water.
3. Choose the appropriate propagation method according to the growth habits of different Chinese art flowers.
4. After propagation, the plants need to be pruned properly to promote growth.
5. Regularly prevent and control diseases and pests for the propagated plants to ensure healthy growth.
Propagation methods for Chinese art flowers are rich and diverse. Mastering these methods helps horticulture enthusiasts better inherit and promote China's rich horticultural culture. During the propagation process, attention should be paid to various details to ensure the quality of the propagated plants is excellent. May all horticulture enthusiasts enjoy a journey full of joy and a sense of achievement in the green world of Chinese art flowers.