How to propagate Chinese lantern flowers through cutting
The editor introduces how to propagate Chinese lantern flowers through cutting and related topics about the planting methods of Chinese lantern flowers, which will surely help you. Let's learn about it together!
Chinese lantern flowers, also known as吊钟 crabapple or 倒挂金钟, belong to the genus Fuchsia in the family Onagraceae. They are annual or perennial flowers. Chinese lantern flowers have unique shapes and bright colors. If the temperature is suitable, they can bloom from April to December. They are easy to propagate and are very popular among flower enthusiasts.
Not long ago, a friend of Rongjie came to visit and saw the beautiful Chinese lantern flowers in Rongjie's house. She wanted to learn how to grow them, so Rongjie taught her the method of cutting and potting Chinese lantern flowers and told her that early spring or autumn is the best time for cutting. Now, Rongjie shares this method with more flower friends in need, hoping they can also grow beautiful Chinese lantern flowers.
How to cut Chinese lantern flowers?
01 Choosing the right time is the first step to successfully cut Chinese lantern flowers: You can cut Chinese lantern flowers in February or March in spring, or in October in autumn, and the temperature should be around 18°C, as this is the best temperature for Chinese lantern flowers to germinate. If we cut earlier, we can cut indoor, and after cutting Chinese lantern flowers, we can make a support for them and cover them with a plastic bag, which can not only increase the temperature but also keep the moisture.
Do not choose a temperature higher than 25°C for cutting Chinese lantern flowers, as when the temperature exceeds 25°C, Chinese lantern flowers will grow slowly, which is not conducive to the survival of cut Chinese lantern flowers.
02 Choose a pot and soil: ① Soil: For cutting Chinese lantern flowers, you can use sandy soil or sand. Whichever soil is used, it needs to be sterilized by high-temperature roasting or high-temperature sunning to prevent black rot. ② Pot: The pot used for cutting Chinese lantern flowers can be any pot with good drainage, as after the cuttings take root and survive, they will need to be transplanted into a pot, and then a pot suitable for the growth of Chinese lantern flowers can be chosen.
03 Choose cuttings: ① When cutting Chinese lantern flowers in spring, we can choose strong branches that grow in spring, or use branches from the previous year. When cutting Chinese lantern flowers in autumn, you can choose healthy branches of the current year for cutting. ② After selecting the branches, cut them into 8-10 cm segments, and ensure the top cut is smooth and the bottom cut is oblique, which facilitates more contact with the soil and makes it easier to root. Also, make sure each branch has 2-3 buds and remove the bottom 1-2 leaves for easier cutting. ④ To facilitate the survival of cut Chinese lantern flowers, you can trim the oblique end of the Chinese lantern flowers and soak them in a potassium permanganate solution and root-promoting water for 30 seconds before cutting.
04 Cut Chinese lantern flowers:
After filling the pot with soil, insert several small holes in the pot with a bamboo chopstick, the depth of which should be suitable for cutting Chinese lantern flowers. Place the oblique end of the Chinese lantern flowers in the hole, about 1/3 of the depth of the cutting. After covering the soil and watering thoroughly, place it in a shaded place. Insert four wooden sticks around the edge of the pot and cover the pot with a plastic bag to keep it moist and warm. In a shaded environment below 20°C, it usually takes 15-20 days to root. You can also insert it directly into the soil after making holes with chopsticks and spray water frequently with a fine-mist sprayer to keep the branches moist without making the soil too wet.After the cut Chinese lantern flowers survive, we can transplant them into a pot
Pot: For Chinese lantern flowers, we can use a smaller hanging pot for planting, which not only has a good flowering effect but also a good viewing effect. The pot can be made of earthenware, and the size can be about 3 inches, and a larger pot can be chosen when the Chinese lantern flowers grow bigger.
Transplanting: ① After the cut Chinese lantern flowers take root, we can transplant them into a pot about 3 inches in size. Since the sand and sandy soil used do not have much nutrition, they are not conducive to the growth of Chinese lantern flowers. ② Place a piece of window screen at the bottom of the pot, then add 2-3 centimeters of decomposed manure and fill it with the prepared soil to 1/3 of the pot. ③ Transplant the Chinese lantern flower seedlings with a toothpick and place them in the center of the pot. Then cover the soil and press it down, water thoroughly, and place it in a shaded place to slow down the seedlings. It can be managed normally after about 10 days. ④ When the Chinese lantern flowers have grown 3 pairs of leaves, we can repot them again. At this time, the Chinese lantern flowers grow faster, the roots are larger, and a larger pot is needed. We can use a 5-inch pot. Then pinch the top of the Chinese lantern flowers to promote more lateral branching.
How to propagate Chinese lantern flowers through cutting
How to manage Chinese lantern flowers to make them more beautiful in the later stage?
Watering: Watering Chinese lantern flowers should use the method of "frequent light watering" because excessive watering can cause root rot, and too little watering can lead to drought and leaf drop.
Fertilization: Chinese lantern flowers have a long blooming period, so they need more fertilization. We can fertilize every 10-15 days during the growing period. When the temperature is above 35°C, we should stop fertilizing or apply a thin liquid fertilizer because the Chinese lantern flowers are in a dormant state at this time.
Light: In the hot summer, Chinese lantern flowers need appropriate shading and preferably placed in a well-ventilated area. Otherwise, Chinese lantern flowers may die due to high temperature and strong sunlight.
Conclusion
The method of cutting and potting Chinese lantern flowers is simple. Just choose strong branches from the current or previous year, cut them into sand or sandy soil, water thoroughly, keep the branches moist, maintain a temperature of about 18 degrees, and they can root in 15-20 days. Then choose a smaller, shallow pot to transplant and pot, and maintain normally to grow beautiful Chinese lantern flowers.
The above introduction on how to propagate Chinese lantern flowers through cutting and the related explanation of potting methods hope to bring a little help to your life!