How to scientifically propagate Chinese lantern flowers
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Chinese lantern flowers are mainly propagated by cutting, usually done after flowering in spring and summer, and can be carried out throughout the year under greenhouse conditions. Spring cuttings generally take about 3 weeks to root successively. If spring cuttings are planted in a timely manner and nurtured with care, they can bloom in the same year.
For cutting scions, choose healthy branches free of diseases and pests, with a length of about 10 centimeters. Each scion needs to have 3 to 4 internodes and 2 buds. Cut 0.5 centimeters below the node to facilitate root growth.
The cut surface should be smooth and shaped like a horse ear. The medium for cutting can be clean fine river sand, or a mixture of vermiculite and perlite (1:1).
In greenhouse cutting, it can generally be directly inserted into the cutting bed; for home gardening, the medium is usually placed in a shallow pot or wooden box, both of which need to be lined with broken tiles at the bottom to ensure good drainage. The depth of cutting is usually about 1/3 of the scion, with a spacing of about 3 centimeters, and slightly wider row spacing.
After inserting, gently press the base of the scion with your fingers to make the base of the scion closely adhere to the medium. Then, water thoroughly with a fine spray壶. Every 1 to 2 days, spray the leaves once to keep them moist. After 3 weeks, if the stems and leaves do not show signs of withering and remain a fresh green color, it indicates that the cut has healed well and roots have formed. After another 10 days or so, it can be transplanted into a pot. New seedlings just potted need to be watered thoroughly and placed in a semi-shaded area for care.
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