The method of Cuttage Propagation of Cinnamomum chinense

Nocturnal incense mainly grows in jungles, woodlands or bushes in subtropical and warm temperate areas. the main propagation methods are cutting propagation, striping propagation, ramet propagation and seed breeding, and the most commonly used method is cutting propagation. except for winter cutting propagation can be carried out, let's take a look at the cutting propagation methods!

Insert selection

Evening incense cuttings should choose branches with strong growth or free from diseases and insect pests, and sunny branches in the middle and upper parts of the year should be selected on the same plant, requiring short internodes, stout branches and full bud tips, and should not choose branches and overgrown branches that are about to bloom.

Matrix selection

The peat soil and rotten leaf soil were prepared with peat soil and rotten leaf soil respectively according to 3 ∶ 3 ∶ 4. The bed soil prepared in this way has the characteristics of increasing bed temperature, water retention, aeration, fertility and partial acidity, so it is suitable for branches to take root and sprout.

Cutter treatment

Before cutting, the cuttings were treated with ABT rooting powder and other chemicals, which could promote rooting. Cut the cuttings into a section of 8 cm to 12 cm, with 2 to 3 buds above. The cut in the lower part of the cuttings should be 0.5 cm below the node. The incision should be smooth, cut off the lower leaves, leaving only 2 to 3 leaves at the top, and the insertion depth is generally about 3 cm.

Rooting condition

The suitable rooting temperature is 20 ℃ to 24 ℃, and the soil temperature is 3 ℃ to 5 ℃ higher than the air temperature. The relative humidity of the bed air is 80% to 90%, which is favorable for rooting and requires light of about 30%. The moisture should be suitable, which is slightly higher at the initial stage of cutting and slightly dry at the later stage. The suitable period for local open-field cutting is from early May to mid-June, which is in a better climate, which can better meet the temperature and humidity conditions needed for cuttings to take root.

Plug-in management

Evening incense should be watered thoroughly, covered with plastic film, placed in a shaded place, or scattered grass on the film to prevent direct sunlight, and increase light at night to help its cuttings survive. Air is released once or twice a day to replenish the oxygen needed and prevent diseases. To often spray water, keep the inserting bed moderately moist, but do not spray too much water, otherwise the inserting bed is too wet, often affecting the cuttings healing and rooting. When the new root grows to 2 cm to 3 cm, it can be transplanted into the basin at the right time. Nanjing area should be moved into indoor maintenance in winter after flowering.