How to Plant腊梅 Seeds for Germination
This article brings you topics related to the cultivation of腊梅 seeds for germination,腊梅 propagation methods, and timing. Let's get to know more about it together.
Also known as Golden梅花, Wax梅花, Wax Flower, and Fragrant梅花,腊梅 is distributed across mainland China, Korea, America, Japan, and Europe. It belongs to the Sinesis family of the Wax梅花 genus, which is a deciduous shrub. The love that Chinese people have for腊梅 is beyond expression. Planting a腊梅 at home can reflect the owner's noble and upright spiritual quality, different from the excellent aesthetics of vulgarity. Below, let's understand the cutting and planting methods for wax梅花 branches after root formation.
I. Cutting Time
The cutting time for腊梅 can be after the winter flowers bloom, but the best time is in December.
II. Cutting Selection
Select one-year-old or two to three-year-old branches from the base of腊梅 that are thicker than 1 centimeter. Use a disinfected砍刀 to cut along the direction of the branch growth from top to bottom, and after cutting, trim the top of each branch to about 20 centimeters as cuttings.
III. Cutting Treatment
After the cuttings are trimmed, prune the hairy parts and flatten them. After flattening, align the cuttings end to end and tie them with a rope. Spray the tied cuttings with water until they are half wet, then cover them with a thick plastic bag and seal it. Place them in a dark place with a temperature of 12 to 16℃ for about 20 days.
IV. Conducting Cuttings
After more than 20 days of placement, the base of the cuttings will grow white tissue, and the branches will sprout new buds. This is when you can proceed with the cuttings. The method is simple: use a stick to poke a few small holes in the river sand or vermiculite, insert the cuttings into the holes, and cover them with sand. After covering, water thoroughly and then cover the cuttings with plastic wrap, move them to a warm corner for careful nursing, and wait for them to root.
V. Transplanting
When the腊梅 cuttings have rooted and the roots are relatively healthy, they can be transplanted into flower pots for cultivation. The transplanting method involves placing the cuttings into a prepared flower pot, layering well-drained, loose, and fertile soil, and after the soil covers the roots, press the soil down with your hands and water once to settle the roots.
The above is all about how to plant腊梅 seeds for germination,腊梅 propagation methods, and timing, for your comprehensive understanding and reference!