How to propagate a cycad
Here we share knowledge about how to propagate cycads and detailed cycad propagation methods in the field of green plants and flowers. Let's take a look together.
Cycads are a common ornamental leaf plant in our daily life. They are deeply loved by everyone for their beautiful shape and evergreen foliage, making them highly ornamental. So how do you propagate a cycad? There are several cycad propagation methods:播种繁殖 (播种 propagation), division propagation, cutting propagation, and stem burial propagation. Among these,播种繁殖 (播种 propagation) is the most common. Let's follow the editor to see the cycad propagation methods.
【Four Major Propagation Methods of Cycads】
<1. Seed Propagation>
First, collect cycad seeds in late autumn. You can sow them immediately or store them. Then, in the second year, in spring, broadcast the seeds. The most suitable method for cycad seeds is pot broadcasting. The covering soil depth is two centimeters. At a high temperature of 30-33 degrees, they will germinate in about half a month.
Large cycads can germinate adventitious buds at the stem disc under the soil layer. They can grow 3-4 at a time. If the conditions are favorable with sufficient fertilizer and water and good growth, they can grow more than 10 adventitious buds at a time. After they are separated from the mother plant, they can be planted to grow into a new plant.
<2. Cutting Propagation>
Cutting propagation can be done in May. First, cut the stem into 10-15 cm thick slices and let the wounds dry before burying them in sandy soil. Keep the potting soil moist and do not water too much. After six months, small buds will sprout. As the small buds grow, the old stem will wither and can be cut to promote leaf growth in a pot.
<3. Stem Burial Propagation>
How to propagate cycads
Stem burial propagation uses old stem sections of cycads dug from deep mountains. Cut them into 10-15 cm thick slices and shallowly bury them in moist sandy soil, and place them in a shaded area for maintenance. After half a year, adventitious buds will sprout from around the stem sections. Then, separate the buds and plant them in cultivation soil.
<4. Division Propagation>
The best time for division propagation of cycads is between January and February. The buds should be selected from the base of the stem and the stem position. Choose healthy buds with 3 years of growth or 4-5 leaves as propagation material. Then use a sharp knife to cut the buds from the base, being careful not to damage the stem bark too much.
After the buds take root, they can be planted in rich humus soil with good drainage and aeration for management. Unrooted buds can be placed in a cool, well-ventilated place to dry for 2-3 days before root promotion treatment.
Then plant them in sandy soil with a matrix depth of half the height of the bud. After about two months, new roots will sprout, and 1-2 new leaves will appear in 3-4 months. When the new leaves are fully unfolded, they can be moved to the cultivation soil for management.
<Conclusion>
This article shares the experience of how to propagate cycads and detailed cycad propagation methods in green plants and flowers, hoping to bring help to you in life!