Method of繁殖 for cycads
Abstract: This article introduces the propagation methods and cultivation experience of Dutch cycads, let's get to know them together.
Cycads are ancient gymnosperms with a long history of survival, and they are also known by another name, Suge. The main propagation methods of cycads include seeding, division propagation, and cutting propagation, with seeding and division being commonly used.
1. Seeding Propagation
(1) Timing: Cycads prefer a warm and hot environment, and usually have the highest germination rate when sown from May to June.
(2) Method: Use flower pots for seeding, choosing fertile sandy soil as the substrate, then placing the seeds on the surface of the soil, covering them with 2-3 centimeters of fine soil, and placing them in a place with direct sunlight for maintenance. Control the environmental temperature at around 30-33℃, water moderately to keep the soil moist, and under normal circumstances, seeds can germinate in about 15 days, but it takes 2-4 years for the seedlings to be transplanted.
2. Division Propagation
(1) Timing: For division propagation of cycads, it is recommended to choose September to October every year, which is more conducive to the survival of cycads.
(2) Method: Select strong cycad buds for pruning, then bury the pruned cycad buds in the potting soil, mixing the cultivation substrate with some soil from the parent plant, but choose well-drained and permeable humus soil, and place it in a shaded and well-ventilated area for cultivation after division.
3. Cutting Propagation
(1) Timing: The time for cutting propagation is around March to May every year, when the temperature is more suitable for the growth of cycads.
(2) Method: Use slices of old cycad stakes for cutting propagation, cutting the main stem into 2-3 sections, with the thickness of the slices being 10-15 centimeters. First, bury them in clean, moist sand to promote bud growth, while frequently supplementing water to maintain the moisture of the substrate. After half a year, the slices can germinate and can be transplanted for planting.
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