The method of reproduction of cycad:

There are about two ways of reproduction: sexual reproduction, that is, seed reproduction, asexual reproduction, that is, separate rhizosphere sprouting for reproduction.

As for the specific breeding methods, please refer to the introduction of cycads breeding methods on this site.

If you want to make the cycads grow well, it is no problem to refer to the above 5 breeding elements!

Propagation methods of Cycas

Sowing and propagation of cycad

After collecting cycad seeds at the end of autumn, cycad seeds can be collected and sowed or stored in sand storage until the spring of the following year; cycad seeds are suitable for pot-on-demand sowing, and the depth of covering soil is about 2 cm. After sowing, they can germinate at a temperature of 30-33 ℃, usually about two weeks. Cycad seedlings need to be cultivated for 2-4 years before transplanting.

Tillering Propagation of Cycas

It is suitable for early spring between January and February.

Take tiller buds

The sprouting site of the tiller bud of cycad is concentrated on the base of the stem and the cadre, so it is suitable to choose the full tiller bud for more than 3 years or the tiller bud with 4 leaves and 5 leaves as the propagation material. Do not choose tender tiller buds, it is not easy to survive. Cut the tiller bud from the root with a sharp knife and pay attention to it carefully to minimize the damage to the stem bark. The rooted tiller buds can be directly planted in the drainage and well-ventilated culture soil rich in humus for management. if they are unrooted tiller buds, they should be hung in a cool and ventilated place for about 3 days. wait until the incision dries a little before root treatment.

Urge the root

Before planting, it is best to deal with the wound to avoid its decay, generally can be coated with plant ash, sulfur powder and so on. After that, it was planted in plain sand, and the depth of the substrate was about half of the height of tiller buds, watered once, and then kept indoors in a place with light to maintain. Generally, new roots can germinate in about 2 months, and 1-2 new leaves can be produced in about 4 months.

Transplant

When the new leaves are all unfolded, they can be transferred into the culture soil for management. The culture soil is generally suitable to be mixed with rotten leaf soil, mycorrhizal soil, river sand and calcium magnesium phosphate fertilizer according to the ratio of 9: 4 / 6 / 1.

Trunk cutting Propagation of Cycas

Cut the trunk of the cycad into sections around 10cm and bury it in the sandy soil with a depth of about 4-6 cm to keep the soil moist. After the cadres send out new buds, they can be planted separately.

A brief introduction to the Culture method of Wood Cycas

A brief introduction to the Culture method of Wood Cycas

[FAQ] how to raise wood cycad?

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Ecological habits of Woodsou iron

Xiguang, slightly resistant to semi-yin. Like warmth, not very cold-resistant, when planting in the open field in Shanghai, it is necessary to take warm measures such as straw bandaging in winter. Like fertile, moist and slightly acidic soil, but can also withstand drought. The growth is slow and the plants more than 10 years old can blossom. Cycads have beautiful plant shape, flexible and flexible leaves.

Shade-resistant, it can be placed outdoors, but also can be watched indoors, because its growth rate is very slow, so the price is higher. Cycads like micro-tide soil environment, because its growth rate is very slow, so we must pay attention to the amount of water should not be too large, otherwise it is not conducive to the normal physiological activities of its roots. From March to September every year, applying dilute liquid fertilizer to the plant once a week can effectively promote leaf growth. Cycads like an environment with plenty of light. Try to keep the environment ventilated, otherwise the plant is easy to get shell insects. Cycads like warmth and avoid severe cold. The suitable temperature for its growth is 20-30 ℃, and the overwintering temperature should not be lower than 5 ℃.

A brief introduction to the Culture method of Wood Cycas

Woodsou iron cultivation

Vegetative reproduction

Wood cycads are propagated nutritionally with rapidly growing basal buds.

Sexual reproduction

Unless a female plant of wood cycad is found, it is impossible for wood cycad to reproduce sexually. But Wood cycads can be interbred with E. natalensis. After several generations, the female plant will be very close to the original species. The genetic analysis of chloroplast DNA showed that all chloroplasts were inherited from E. natalensis female plants, so the pure Woodsier female plants could not be obtained from the hybrid.

The editor concluded: Wood cycad is one of the endangered species and one of the rarest plants in the world. Today, the editor mainly introduces the ecological habits and culture methods of wood cycad. I hope it will be helpful to you.