Choose a healthy mother plant of the iron tree and choose a suitable breeding season to collect tillers and treat tillers, cuttage, propagation, maintenance and management of the iron tree, the scientific name of cycas, is a traditional and precious plant in our country. It is popular for its unique form and tenacious vitality. The iron tree has a long growth cycle and is difficult to recover once problems arise. In recent years, many horticulturists hope to reproduce the iron tree by cultivating tillers. This article will introduce in detail the cultivation method of tillers of the iron tree. Help you master this skill easily. Choosing a healthy mother plant of iron tree and choosing a healthy and well-growing mother plant of iron tree is the key to cultivating tillering buds of iron tree. It is necessary to ensure that the mother plant is free of diseases and insect pests, and observe whether its leaves, branches and other parts are full and shiny. It is best to choose a moderate age, iron tree with good growth potential. Choose the right breeding season. The breeding time of tiller buds is generally in spring or autumn. In these two seasons, the temperature is suitable, which is conducive to the growth of tiller buds. In spring, the temperature gradually rises, and the soil humidity is moderate, which is conducive to the germination of tiller buds; In autumn, the temperature is suitable and the soil humidity is high, which is conducive to the rooting of tiller buds. Collecting tiller buds In a suitable breeding season, when the branches of the mother plant of the iron tree begin to grow new buds, tiller buds can be collected. When collecting, healthy tiller buds should be selected that are free of pests and diseases. It is best to choose buds with good growth potential. When collecting tiller buds, use disinfected scissors to cut the tiller buds together with a section of branches, and the cutting edges should be smooth to reduce wound infection. Tiller bud treatment The collected tiller buds need to be disinfected to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases. Soak the tiller buds in 50% carbendazim solution for 10 minutes, then take out and rinse them with clean water. After treatment, place the tiller buds. Place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry. Cuttage propagation: Carry out cuttage propagation on the processed tiller buds, select soil with good air permeability and strong drainage as the cuttage substrate, such as river sand, perlite, etc., insert the tiller buds into the soil to a depth of half the length of the tiller buds, and keep the soil moist. After cuttage, place the container under scattered light and control the temperature at 20-25℃. Maintenance and management 1. Water management: Keep the soil moist, but avoid standing water. During the period of vigorous growth, the number of watering can be appropriately increased to promote the growth of tillers.
2. Light management: Place the container under scattered light and avoid direct sunlight to avoid wilting the tiller buds.
3. Temperature management: Keep the indoor temperature at 20-25℃, which is conducive to the growth of tillers.
4. Fertilization management: During the period of vigorous growth, compound fertilizers can be appropriately applied to supplement nutrients.
Mastering the cultivation method of iron tree tillers can not only help you breed more iron trees, but also improve your gardening skills. I hope this article can help you and wish you success in cultivating iron tree tillers!