How to reproduce African violets? the propagation method / leaf insertion of African violets is the most practical.

When it comes to African violets, flower friends must be no stranger. It is a kind of ornamental flowers with a wide variety and rich colors, which is deeply loved by flower friends. In life, there are many people who want to raise African violets, they can be bought and raised, it is better to plant them themselves, and this requires us to master the breeding methods of African violets. So how do African violets reproduce? Today, the editor will give you a detailed introduction.

I. how African violets reproduce

When it comes to the reproduction of African violets, there are three common methods: leaf insertion, sowing and tissue culture. Among them, leaf insertion is the most practical, which is to insert the leaves of African violets into the cultivated soil and plant them in pots when they take root; sowing is to sow African violets into the soil and move seedlings after they germinate; and tissue culture is more troublesome. You just need to know.

II. Methods of propagation of African violets

(1) Leaf insertion and reproduction of African violets

1. Cutting time

African violets are most commonly used in cutting propagation, which is dominated by leaf cuttings. the best cutting time is in spring and autumn, because it has a higher rooting rate in the environment of 18-24 ℃.

2. Cuttings selection

African Violet leaf insertion, the most important thing is to choose cuttings. After the African Violet florescence, everyone chooses the healthy and full leaves, leaving 2 cm at the petiole, and the rest are cut off as cuttings.

3. Cutting medium

Because it is an African violet leaf cuttage, no root, can not absorb water, so its cutting medium should not contain too much water, it is best to good ventilation medium, such as perlite and vermiculite.

4. Cuttings start

Dry the cut leaves slightly, then insert them into the prepared medium, and then maintain a high air humidity. Generally, it can take root 3 weeks after insertion, and seedlings will be produced in 2-3 months. At that time, the seedlings will be moved into a 6 cm basin, and then they can be maintained according to the breeding method of African violets.

(2) sowing and breeding of African violets

In addition to cutting, the most commonly used method of propagation of African violets is the sowing method, and the best time is from September to October, when the germination rate is high. Sowing method: sow the seeds of African violets into the basin soil, do not cover the soil after sowing, and flatten them. Generally, it can be germinated in 15-20 days, and the seedlings can be transferred after 2-3 months.

(3) tissue culture and reproduction of African violets.

How do African violets reproduce? We can also use tissue culture. Methods: the leaves, petioles and epidermis of African violets were cultured in MS medium with 1 mg / L 6-benzylaminoadenine and 1 mg / 1 naphthylacetic acid. Adventitious buds could be formed after 4 weeks, and plantlets could be planted after 3 months.

Generally speaking, African violets can survive whether it is leaf cutting, sowing, or tissue culture, but leaf cuttings are the most suitable for indoor reproduction. Of course, the method is dead, people are alive, we can according to the actual situation, choose the method to breed. With regard to the breeding methods of African violets, this is the end of the editor's introduction, hoping to give you some help.

How do African violets reproduce African violets

African violets are a kind of flowers. African violets are flowers that people like to decorate and beautify the environment. How do African violets reproduce? Let's take a look at the breeding methods of African violets.

1. African Violet Leaf insertion Propagation

African Violet commonly used cutting propagation method, mainly for leaf cutting, after flowering to select robust leaves, petiole left 2 cm long cut off, slightly dry, inserted into the sand bed, maintain a high air humidity, room temperature 18-24 ℃, rooting 3 weeks after cutting, 2-3 months will produce seedlings, moved into 6 cm pot. In the process of cutting, vitamin ratio treatment was beneficial to the growth of African violets after rooting, and the petiole treated with 25 mg / L kinetin for 24 hours was beneficial to the formation of adventitious buds. It takes 4 to 6 months from cutting to flowering.

2. Stem insertion and propagation of African violets.

Stem insertion propagation is also a breeding method chosen by the African Violet Society, mainly after the flowers are withered in spring. Combined with turning basin and changing soil to divide underground tuber planting, the seedling is fast, but the plant shape is not good enough, at the same time, the growth is not exuberant because the plant is not renewed.

3. Tissue culture and reproduction of African violets.

At present, the more popular propagation method of African violets is tissue culture, with leaves, petioles and epidermis as explants. MS medium was added with 1 mg / L 6-benzylaminoadenine and 1 mg / 1 naphthylacetic acid. Adventitious buds appeared 4 weeks after inoculation, and rooting plantlets could be planted 3 months later. The plantlets were transplanted into the matrix of rotten leaf soil and peat bryophyte, and the survival rate was 100%. At present, African violet test-tube plantlets are produced in the United States, the Netherlands, Israel and other countries. However, there are more seedlings cultivated in this way, which is not suitable for family breeding.

4. the method of sowing and breeding of African violets

The sowing and propagation of African violets can be carried out in spring and autumn, and it is better to sow in autumn from September to October in greenhouse, with high germination rate, strong seedling growth, and more big flowers in the following spring. Sow in February and blossom in August, but the growth potential is worse and the flowering is less. The seeds of African violets are small, and the sowing pot soil should be fine. After sowing, the soil should not be covered, and it should be flattened. The optimum temperature for germination was 18-24 ℃, germinated 15-20 days after sowing, and transferred seedlings 2-3 months after sowing. At the seedling stage, pay attention to the basin soil should not be too wet. It usually takes 6-8 months from sowing to flowering.

How do African violets breed? Propagation methods of African violets

African violets are common indoor potted plants with rich and colorful flowers and colors. they also have the functions of purifying indoor air, improving air quality and reconciling mood, which are favored by flower lovers. In the process of potted African violets, I believe what we are most concerned about is reproduction. So, how do African violets breed? The breeding methods of African violets are introduced as follows.

Picture: African Violet

I. the method of leaf insertion and reproduction

African Violet commonly used cutting propagation method, mainly for leaf cutting, after flowering to select robust leaves, petiole left 2 cm long cut off, slightly dry, inserted into the sand bed, maintain a high air humidity, room temperature 18-24 ℃, rooting 3 weeks after cutting, 2-3 months will produce seedlings, moved into 6 cm pot. In the process of cutting, vitamin ratio treatment was beneficial to the growth of African violets after rooting, and the petiole treated with 25 mg / L kinetin for 24 hours was beneficial to the formation of adventitious buds. It takes 4-6 months from cuttage to flowering.

2. Stem insertion and reproduction

Stem insertion propagation is also a breeding method chosen by the African Violet Society, mainly after the flowers are withered in spring. Combined with turning basin and changing soil to divide underground tuber planting, the seedling is fast, but the plant shape is not good enough, at the same time, the growth is not exuberant because the plant is not renewed.

Picture: African Violet

III. Tissue culture and reproduction

At present, the more popular propagation method of African violets is tissue culture, with leaves, petioles and epidermis as explants. MS medium was added with 1 mg / L 6-benzylaminoadenine and 1 mg / 1 naphthylacetic acid. Adventitious buds appeared 4 weeks after inoculation, and rooting plantlets could be planted 3 months later. The plantlets were transplanted into the matrix of rotten leaf soil and peat bryophyte, and the survival rate was 100%. At present, African violet test-tube plantlets are produced in the United States, the Netherlands, Israel and other countries. However, there are more seedlings cultivated in this way, which is not suitable for family breeding.

IV. Sowing and breeding methods

The sowing and propagation of African violets can be carried out in spring and autumn, and it is better to sow in autumn from September to October in greenhouse, with high germination rate, strong seedling growth, and more big flowers in the following spring. Sow in February and blossom in August, but the growth potential is worse and the flowering is less. The seeds of African violets are small, and the sowing pot soil should be fine. After sowing, the soil should not be covered, and it should be flattened. The suitable temperature for germination was 18-24 ℃, germinated 15-20 days after sowing, and transferred seedlings 2-3 months. At the seedling stage, pay attention to the basin soil should not be too wet. It usually takes 6-8 months from sowing to flowering.

[conclusion] Leaf cuttings, stem cuttings, tissue culture and sowing are common propagation methods of African violets and the key to changing pots into multiple pots. The above introduction to the reproduction of African violets, I hope to be able to help you!