How to propagate Nageia nagi by cuttings
This topic introduces how to propagate Nageia nagi by cuttings and the related topics about the plants, as follows:
Nageia nagi is mainly distributed in the southern regions of China, such as Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jiangxi, with better climatic conditions. It is an excellent material for carving and furniture making, and also has high ornamental value. Nageia nagi is a shade-tolerant species that grows slowly in strong sunlight and thrives at temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. It has poor cold resistance and requires well-drained, acidic soil with a thick humus layer for optimal growth. Let's understand the propagation method of Nageia nagi through aspects such as cutting time, branch treatment, cutting process, and planting care.
1. Cutting Time
There are two types of cuttings for Nageia nagi. Softwood cuttings are usually performed at the end of spring or the beginning of autumn; hardwood cuttings generally use healthy branches from the previous year, so the cutting time is in early spring each year.
2. Branch Treatment
Trim a healthy branch about 5-15 centimeters long from the mother plant, ensuring the cut surface is as flat as possible, leaving one leaf, and soak the cut branch in a potassium permanganate solution for about 3 minutes. Then, soak the base in LBA solution for about 4-5 hours, remove it, and place it in a well-ventilated area to dry to prevent infection.
3. Cutting Process
Make several small holes about 3-5 centimeters deep in the cutting substrate with a toothpick, insert the treated branch into the holes, ensuring the direction of the leaves on the branch is consistent, and then compact the soil and water thoroughly.
4. Planting Care
After cutting, good care is required. The cut Nageia nagi branches should be shaded, with about 50%-80% light reduction, waiting for the branches to root and sprout before gradually exposing them to light; water appropriately to avoid waterlogging and root rot; and fertilize following the principle of applying thin fertilizers frequently. When the seedlings reach about 25-30 centimeters in height, they can be transplanted.
The above introduction on how to propagate Nageia nagi by cuttings and the methods for understanding the propagation technique can be used as a reference suggestion.