How to Propagate African Violets
A detailed introduction about how to propagate African Violets and an explanation of the methods and techniques for propagating these green plants and flowers. Let's follow the editor to see the specific content!
African Violets, also known as African紫罗兰, are native to the tropical regions of East Africa. They have a long blooming period and bloom throughout the year. With numerous varieties, small flowers in colors such as purple and pink, they have high ornamental value and can adapt to air-conditioned environments. After being introduced to Europe and America, they became famous as a windowsill plant. The main propagation methods include seed propagation, cutting propagation, and tissue culture. The main cutting methods for African Violets are leaf cuttings and stem cuttings. Let's introduce the specific process next.
I. Leaf Cuttings
1. Timing
Generally, cuttings are made between October and the following March, with the suitable temperature range for cutting between 15-25 degrees Celsius.
2. Preparing the Leaves
Before cutting, select healthy, robust, and round leaves from good growing conditions, and cut them directly with a sterilized knife. If there is any rot around the edges of the leaves, cut these parts off. After cutting the leaves, you can use carbendazim or diluted alcohol to sterilize the leaves and the cut areas.
3. Preparing the Substrate
Prepare a container or flowerpot of the appropriate size and fill it with loose, fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic soil. You can choose different soil substrates such as perlite, peat soil, etc., and mix them in the right proportions.
4. The Cutting Process
Insert the prepared leaves carefully into the soil, and then you can cover them with a plastic bag to keep them warm and moist, or place them in a warming box or other sealed container. Keep the soil moist and spray water on the soil when it dries.
II. Stem Cuttings
1. Choosing the Tubers
Use a sterile, sharp knife to cut a small piece of tuber from a healthy mother plant that is free from diseases and pests as the cutting material.
2. The Cutting Process
Prepare the potting soil as with leaf cuttings, then insert the tubers into the soil, press the soil down, and water the soil to keep it moist.
3. Precautions
When the leaves are too abundant, they can cause insufficient nourishment to the plant. In this case, you can trim the leaves to improve the plant's lighting and ventilation conditions.
That's all about how to propagate African Violets and detailed explanations of the propagation methods and techniques for these green plants and flowers. I hope it brings you help in your daily life!