How to propagate Michelia
This article provides a detailed introduction on how to propagate Michelia and the fastest method for root growth in green plants and flowers. Let's learn about it together below.
Michelia is also known as evergreen Michelia. With proper care and temperatures maintained above 20 degrees Celsius, it can grow and bloom continuously throughout the year. Although its flowers are small, they are highly fragrant, with tiny yellow rice-like blossoms that fill the room with a subtle fragrance without being overpowering. Many people now grow Michelia, but there is one thing many do not know: how to propagate it. Does Michelia propagate through cutting or by seed? In fact, Michelia can be propagated through cuttings or by high-pressure methods, but timing is crucial. Often, unsuccessful propagation is due to the wrong timing or improper techniques.
Firstly, when selecting branches for propagation, choose semi-woody or fully woody branches. Too tender branches are prone to failure. Trim the branches to about 5-10 centimeters, remove the lower leaves, cut the bottom of the branch at an angle, and then soak the trimmed branches in a rooting hormone solution for 1-2 hours. For the soil, you can use river sand, which should be washed multiple times to remove impurities, or use loose, breathable, and nutritious soil, but it must be properly disinfected. You can water it with carbendazim several times. Then insert the branches into the soil, cover them with plastic, provide support, puncture a few holes in the plastic for moisture retention and insulation, and keep the temperature around 28 degrees Celsius. In about one to two months, roots will develop, and new buds will start to grow. After two months, you can safely transfer it to a new potting mix for care.
There are several注意事项 when propagating by cutting. First, always choose a temperature range of 25-30 degrees Celsius for propagation. In the north, it is best to propagate in June or July. This period of high temperatures is when Michelia grows rapidly, and the branches are active, which speeds up root growth, making it the key to successful propagation. During the propagation process, remember not to check the cuttings frequently. Generally, they will not wilt. After about one and a half to two months, you will clearly see new buds. Once new buds appear, you can continue to care for them and then transplant.
The soil used must be sterile, breathable, and have good water permeability and water retention. During propagation, ensure proper humidity; if you don't cover with plastic, you should spray water daily to maintain humidity and ensure good ventilation. Provide some scattered light, as it cannot grow without light. This is essential for successful propagation of Michelia. High-pressure propagation should also be done during the rapid growth season, between 25-30 degrees Celsius, and it takes 2-3 months to root, which is very slow. Remember not to rush to check, but wait until the roots have grown before cutting and transplanting, which will allow it to grow and bloom directly.
Many enthusiasts grow Michelia, but fail to propagate it, mainly because the timing of propagation is incorrect. As long as the timing is right and the temperature is maintained between 25-30 degrees Celsius, cutting the branches, choosing semi-woody or woody branches, making an angled cut, dipping in rooting hormone, and then inserting them into the soil with scattered light and proper humidity, your Michelia will root quickly and grow and bloom rapidly.
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