How to propagate Hippeastrum
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This year, Hippeastrum is very popular in the Chinese market. Among flower enthusiasts, plants with bulbs are the most popular, as they are the easiest to care for, with a survival rate that can reach nearly 100%, and rarely die. With some basic care experience, most bulbous plants can root and bloom when planted in soil.
Hippeastrum in the Chinese market is mainly divided into two types: the first is imported from the Netherlands, and the second is locally produced. These two types of Hippeastrum have significant differences in essence, although they are both called Hippeastrum, there is a considerable difference in their blooming patterns.
In simple terms, imported Hippeastrum has more beautiful blooms and a wider variety of species, but it is also more expensive, up to 10 or 20 times the price of common Hippeastrum. Different varieties also have different prices. Imported Hippeastrum has a blooming rate of nearly 100%, while the blooming rate of local Hippeastrum is only 30%.
If you enjoy growing Hippeastrum, it is best to purchase imported ones from abroad, as they offer stronger guarantees. What follows is information about propagating Hippeastrum. Imported Hippeastrum can propagate on its own and has a very high survival rate.
After Hippeastrum finishes blooming and is brought home, it will immediately grow leaves, because imported Hippeastrum blooms before growing leaves. After the blooming period, simply cut the flower spike with scissors, and new leaves will grow simultaneously. At the same time, cut off the new leaves to conserve nutrients and reduce consumption.
How to propagate Hippeastrum
Cut the Hippeastrum bulb in half with a kitchen knife, making two or four cuts. For the first time propagating, it is recommended to make two cuts in a cross shape, one horizontal and one vertical. Remember not to cut the entire bulb apart; it must be connected to the base. After cutting, sprinkle the bulb with carbendazim, which can effectively kill bacteria and prevent rot.
Then, place it on the balcony to air-dry, avoiding direct sunlight, for about two weeks. You will find that the cut surface of Hippeastrum will turn completely red, which is a normal reaction. Prepare loose and breathable soil, plant half of the Hippeastrum bulb in the soil, water it, and continue to care for it on the balcony.
Subsequently, Hippeastrum will continue to root. Following the normal flower care routine, water it about once every two weeks. By next spring, Hippeastrum will produce more offsets. These offsets can be separated and planted in the soil to continue care. Even small offsets can grow and bloom. Cutting is the most classic method of propagating Hippeastrum.
Not only Hippeastrum, but Lilies can also be propagated using the cutting method.
The detailed explanation of how to propagate Hippeastrum and the propagation methods provided above are for reference only!