The propagation method of houttuynia cordata

Houttuynia cordata Thunb is a traditional herbal medicine in China, which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, invigorating the stomach and eliminating food. its tender roots are tender and crisp, slightly spicy and fishy, in addition to medicine, there is also a very high edible value, is a food of the same origin. Houttuynia cordata is very popular in recent years, and the wild Houttuynia cordata on the market is far from meeting its needs, so it needs to be planted artificially, so do you know how to reproduce it?

1. Ramet propagation

Houttuynia cordata Thunb can be propagated by ramet, which is mainly carried out in spring and summer. First of all, the mother plant of Houttuynia cordata should be dug out, it can be planted directly, or it can be divided into several plants, and then it can be planted separately, or it can be divided into seedlings. Houttuynia cordata has a strong ability of regeneration. After ramet propagation, the ramet will soon be the same as the mother plant.

2. Cuttage propagation

The cuttage propagation of Houttuynia cordata Thunb is also cuttage propagation, which is mainly carried out in spring and summer. Before carrying on, the cuttings should be selected first. The mother plant with strong growth and no diseases and insect pests can be selected, and the branches with better growth can be cut off as cuttings. When cutting, we generally choose to use the sandy soil with loose fertile and good drainage, and insert the cut cuttings into it. Pay attention to watering, keep the soil moist, but also pay attention to the intensity of light, once the light is too strong to shade in time, you can transplant after taking root.

3. Tuber propagation

Houttuynia cordata can also be propagated through tubers, which refer to the underground rhizomes of Houttuynia cordata, which is usually carried out in early spring. In February or March, dig out the underground rhizome of Houttuynia cordata, require the color of the tuber to be white and stout, and cut the tuber into small segments. 1-2 axillary buds should be retained in each section, so that the survival rate is high after planting, and then when planting in the seedbed, pay attention to the axillary buds upward to facilitate emergence.

4. Matters needing attention in reproduction

In the breeding of Houttuynia cordata Thunb, it is necessary to keep the soil fertile and rich in organic matter, often water to keep the soil moist before planting, and fertilize mainly nitrogen fertilizer after seedling growth. It is necessary to pay attention to the harm of diseases and insect pests, especially when the transition between spring and summer is the period of high incidence of diseases.

The above is the breeding method of Houttuynia cordata Thunb, hope to help you, want to know more related knowledge, please pay attention to us.