What is the breeding method of rhododendron?

Rhododendron can be propagated by sowing, cutting, grafting and striping. Among them, sowing and propagation should be carried out in spring, striping in April-May, and grafting in no season. The following is a brief introduction to several methods of reproduction.

1. Sowing and reproduction

Generally, it is best to disinfect the soil before sowing, and then sow the seeds evenly on the soil surface. After sowing, there is no need to cover the soil, just press it gently, and then the seeds can germinate in about half a month.

two。 Striping propagation

When striping the western cuckoo, we choose to do it during the period from April to May. First, we should select the mature branches that have grown for two or three years, then peel out the wide ring of 1.5cm with a knife about 20cm from the top, and then bandage it with a protective film. During this period, we need to keep the soil moist, so that new roots can grow in about 4-5 months of culture. At this time, we can separate them.

3. Cuttage propagation

Before the cutting propagation of the western cuckoo, the cuttings should be selected first. Generally speaking, it is best to choose the sturdy branches to prune them, and then the leaves at the bottom can be trimmed off for cutting. in the propagation methods of western cuckoos, cutting propagation is a relatively simple method, we can directly insert the branches into the soil after watering, watering attention to a thorough watering It will take root in about two months.

4. Grafting propagation

During the rainy season, it is best to choose the twig of the rhododendron as the scion, then use the two-year-old sturdy rhododendron as the rootstock, cut a 3cm-long cut on the rootstock and insert the scion. After insertion, the excuse will be tied up, and it will survive in about two months.

The reproduction of rhododendron needs to master certain technology, so in general, it is recommended to buy potted plants directly and go home for maintenance.