Cuttage and sowing propagation method of Baolian lamp flower

The shape of Baolian lantern flower is quite special, so it is loved by many flower friends. Artificial propagation of Baolian lantern can be done by cutting and sowing, but for novice flower friends, the cutting propagation of Baolian lantern is relatively simple, and the survival rate is relatively high.

Baolian lantern flower

Lotus lantern cuttings:

The main results are as follows: 1. Branch selection, the most ideal branch of Baolian lantern is the semi-lignified branch with 2 Mel 3 leaves at the top of the growing branch.

2. Cutting season, generally speaking, from April to August in spring and summer and from September to November in autumn, but according to the experience of Hua you, the survival rate in spring and summer is higher than that in autumn.

3. Cutting substrate, either mixed substrate or pure sand. Huayou's experience shows that the survival rate of mixed substrate is higher, and the proportion of mixed substrate (peat: perlite: vermiculite = 4:1:1 or 3:1:1 or 2:1:1)

After cutting, the soil should be pressed, and the cutting should be covered with a shading net to maintain humidity and temperature (22 ℃-28 ℃). Generally speaking, it can take root in about 40 days and pot in about 60 days.

Baolian Lantern Flower sowing:

Baolian Lantern can be sown with picking, but because it is not easy to obtain mature seeds, the propagation of Baolian Lantern mainly depends on cuttings.

Introduction to cutting Propagation and cultivation Management of Baolian Lantern

Baolian lantern flower

Baolian Lantern, also known as Pearl Baolian, Mei Ding Hua, etc., is native to tropical forest areas. The growth and shape of the flowers are similar to those of the hanging Golden Bell, because their flowers are hanging from the stem, which are very different and are widely cultivated and propagated all over the country. Let's familiarize ourselves with the cutting propagation and cultivation management of Baolian lantern.

I. the growth habits of Baolian Lantern.

Like high temperature, humid and semi-overcast environment, not cold-resistant, avoid hot sun exposure, require fertile, loose rotten leaf soil or peat soil, winter temperature is not lower than 16 ℃. The medium for planting needs to be a mixed medium dominated by coarse peat. The pH value must be controlled between 3.5 and 4. Keep the temperature at 21 ℃ during the day and 19 ℃ at night, and the humidity should always be around 80%. The growth cycle of the plant begins from flowering to the end of autumn. The plant is rich in nitrogen (N) in spring and potassium (K) in summer, and fertilized once a week. The proportion of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium should be balanced in the growing season. If irrigation water is taken from rivers or lakes with high EC value, water quality tests should be done before use to analyze the composition of the water.

Second, the cutting of the propagation of Baolian lantern flower.

1. Cutting season

Generally speaking, it is OK from April to August in spring and summer and from September to November in autumn, but according to the experience of flower friends, the survival rate in spring and summer is higher than that in autumn.

two。 Tender wood cuttage

When the plant is growing vigorously from late spring to early autumn, the sturdy branches of the current year are selected as cuttings. After the branches are cut off, the sturdy parts are selected to build a long section from 5cm to 15cm, each with more than 2-3 leaf nodes. When cutting cuttings, be sure to cut at the 2cm away from the stem knot, and the upper and lower cuts should be flat (the knife should be sharp)

3. Hardwood cuttage

After the temperature rebounded in early spring, last year's strong branches were selected as cuttings. Each cuttage usually retains 3 to 4 nodes per cuttage, and the cutting method is the same as that of softwood cuttings.

4. Cutting substrate

Fine sand: perlite = 3:1, or grass carbon: vermiculite = 4:1, or peat: perlite: vermiculite = 4:1:1. Before cutting, soak the lower end of the branch 1cm to 2cm in the growth regulator. If soaked in 50 mg / L indoleacetic acid (IAA) + 50 mg / liter indolebutyric acid (IBA) for 1 to 2 minutes, the cuttings could accelerate rooting. After cutting, in order to prevent the bottom of the cuttings from accumulating water when taking root, place a hole plate under each hole plate equipped with cuttings. After insertion, it is necessary to take good care of the seedbed, cover the seedbed with plastic film and sunshade net, spray (water) every 1 to 2 days on a sunny day, keep the temperature at 22 ℃ to 28 ℃, light from 5000 lux to 100000 lux, relative humidity 85% to 95% can take root after 40 to 50 days, and can be transplanted to the basin in about 60 days.

Baolian lantern flower

III. Cultivation and management of Baolian lantern flower

Change the basin every spring, get rid of the old soil, increase the fertile, well-drained rotten leaf soil, appropriate shade. During the growing period, it is necessary to keep the soil moist, cultivate indoors in winter, increase light and reduce watering. During the flowering period from April to June, the humidity should not be too high, otherwise it is easy to cause falling flowers. When the buds begin to change color, the growers should put the plants in a slightly warmer place to prevent the buds from falling. The number of buds must be proportional to the size of the plant, but the buds must be more than 5 centimeters long. If it is less than 5 centimeters and it is winter, they are very likely not to blossom.

Plants can be classified according to different levels in addition to the number of flowers. The plant has three different layers, one layer, two layers and three layers. Promoting flower is the difficulty of maintaining Baolian lantern. Natural flowering is concentrated from January to May, and can be promoted throughout the year if the greenhouse is maintained. If you want to provide flowering plants after summer, you must control the temperature. Too high or too low temperature will prevent the buds from blooming fully.

Diseases and insect pests: sometimes leaf spot and stem rot occur, spray with 1000 times of methyl topiramate wettable powder. Pests are harmful to whiteflies and scale insects and can be sprayed with 1000 times of 50% dichlorvos EC.

Whether cutting propagation or sowing propagation, high-quality cutting branches and seeds should be selected, and masochistic branches and seeds should be eliminated. Only in this way can Baolian lantern flowers with green leaves and colorful leaves be propagated. If properly maintained and managed, Baolian lantern flowers can also bloom throughout the year.

The propagation method of Baolian lantern flower is the same as other flowers, there are two methods of cutting and sowing, cutting is the most suitable for ordinary flower friends, because the material is easy to obtain, and the survival rate of cutting is relatively high. Baolian Lantern cutting: 1. Branch selection, the most ideal branch of Baolian Lantern is the semi-lignified branch with 2-3 leaves at the top of the growing branch. 2. In the cutting season, generally speaking, it is OK from April to August in spring and summer and from September to November in autumn, but the survival rate in spring and summer is higher than that in autumn according to Hua you's experience. 3. Cutting substrate, you can use mixed substrate or pure sand. According to the experience of flower friends, the survival rate of mixed substrate is high. The proportion of mixed substrate (peat: perlite: vermiculite = 4:1:1 or 3:1:1 or 2:1:1) after cutting, the soil should be solid and covered with a shading net after cutting to maintain humidity and temperature (22 ℃-28 ℃). Generally speaking, it will take about 20-40 days to take root. It can be served in about 60 days. Baolian Lantern sowing: Baolian Lantern can be sown with picking, but because it is not easy to obtain mature seeds, the propagation of Baolian Lantern mainly depends on cuttings.