How to propagate Chinese lantern flowers through cutting
The editor provides netizens with the relevant experience on how to propagate Chinese lantern flowers through cutting and the propagation methods of climbing Chinese lantern flowers, as well as an explanation of flower planting. Here is a detailed introduction.
Is it possible to propagate Chinese lantern flowers by cutting in early June? Chinese lantern flowers are also known as inverted golden bells and hanging begonia. They belong to the semi-woody shrubs of the Onagraceae family. The height of potted plants is generally between 30 to 60 cm, with the old stems showing obvious semi-woody characteristics, and the leaves are opposite or alternate. The flowers mainly grow at the tips of the branches and in the leaf axils.
Chinese lantern flowers prefer a cool and humid semi-shaded environment and are not tolerant of strong sunlight and high temperatures. The most suitable growth temperature is between 18 to 25 degrees Celsius. When the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius, the plant growth slows down significantly, gradually entering a dormant period. When the temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius, the plant cannot tolerate the high temperature and gradually withers and dies. Chinese lantern flowers are relatively tolerant of pruning. The main propagation method is through cutting.
From the growth habits of Chinese lantern flowers, we can see that they prefer cooler temperatures, which are basically consistent with the ambient temperature of human living environments. The normal cutting time is generally between March to May or September to October. The temperature during these periods is usually not very high, making it more suitable for the roots of the cuttings to survive. However, by June, the outdoor ambient temperature often exceeds 30 degrees Celsius, and can even reach above 35 degrees Celsius. In such high-temperature weather, it is difficult for the plant itself to survive, and the survival rate of cuttings is naturally very low, or even zero.
However, it is also true that when the outdoor temperature is high, if the cuttings are placed indoors with scattered light and air conditioning to cool the temperature, keeping the indoor temperature around 25 degrees Celsius, it is still possible to propagate by cutting. As long as the temperature, light, and humidity are suitable, and the management is adequate, the survival rate is relatively high. Therefore, it can be said that in June, the natural environment is not very suitable for propagating Chinese lantern flowers by cutting. One should make the correct operational decisions based on their own conditions and the growth environment of the plant. As long as the temperature is suitable, propagation can be done throughout the year. It is possible to cut sturdy branches and propagate them in a mixture of coarse sand, vermiculite, or pearl rock. The cuttings will root and survive in about half a month. Therefore, for Chinese lantern flowers to survive the summer, it is best to place them in an air-conditioned room with a temperature of about 25 degrees Celsius near the front window with sufficient sunlight, which is relatively suitable.
The above [] introduces how to propagate Chinese lantern flowers through cutting and the specific explanation of the propagation methods for climbing Chinese lantern flowers for netizens' reference.