Propagation methods of Carthamus tinctorius

There are usually two propagation methods of safflower onion orchid: sowing method and plant division method. The following is to introduce the specific operation methods to the flower friends:

Sowing method

Seed collection: the seeds of safflower onion orchid mature from September to October. Due to the long flowering period, the seed collection time is not concentrated. Select full and full seeds to harvest in time when the pericarp changes from green to black, otherwise the fruit will crack and it will not be easy to collect after shedding. After the fruit is collected, it should be dried in time, and after the peel is cracked, it should be threshed in time, and the pure seeds can be obtained by removing sundries.

Preservation of seeds: as the seeds of safflower onion orchid are relatively small and low in water content, after being fully dried, the treated seeds can be stored in Kraft paper bags to prevent mildew.

Introduction of safflower onion orchid

Safflower onion orchid is a perennial bulbous herb of Lycoris, also known as leek lotus, leek orchid, leek lotus, wind and rain flower, etc., originated in Mexico and widely cultivated all over the world, suitable for planting in clumps in flower beds, flower diameters and grasslands, and can also be potted for indoor viewing. It is a semi-negative ground cover flower widely used in gardens. Safflower onion orchid flowering color is pink, very bright, in the garden suitable for flower beds, flower mirrors and grass edge embellishment, or planted by the ground, are very beautiful. Potted plants can also be used for indoor viewing. In addition, safflower onion orchid has important medicinal value, to dry the whole grass and bulb as medicine, has the function of heat dissipation and detoxification, promoting blood circulation and cooling blood.

1. Growth habits

Safflower onion orchid likes to be warm, moist, sunny, semi-overcast, drought-resistant and high-temperature resistant. It is suitable for sandy loam with good drainage and rich humus.

2. Morphological characteristics.

Safflower onion orchid, also known as wind and rain flower, leek orchid, is a perennial herb of Lycoris family. Originally from Mexico.

Perennial bulbous herbs. Bark bulb ovate, with light brown skin, short neck. Basal leaves 5-6, sublinear, flattened, slightly fleshy, bright green, 20-30 cm long. Scape drawn from the foliage, terminal flower, pink, funnelform, perianth tube ca. 2 cm, lobes Obovate, apex obtuse, flowers larger. Capsule, subglobose. Seeds flat, black.

Safflower onion orchid low clump, flat leaves, many flowers, stem from the leaves, terminal more, such as planting in pieces, flowering when a rose-red, very beautiful, so it is a good flowering ground cover plant, florescence is longer, flowering from June to September, summer and autumn flowering, can bloom 2 times a year.

How to raise safflower green onion orchid

1. Methods of reproduction

The method of mixed sand sowing is generally adopted. Mix seeds and fine sand at 1:2 and spread them evenly over the made bed. After sowing the seeds, cover them with prepared fine soil with a thickness of not exposing the seeds. Then cover it with grass curtains to raise the soil temperature and maintain soil moisture, prevent weeds from growing and soil hardening, and protect seeds from being washed out during watering. Spray water immediately after the grass curtain is covered, spray as much as possible when spraying water, and be sure to spray through the water for the first time.

2. Culture

Safflower onion orchid has the advantages of robust growth and simple maintenance and management. If you plant in the garden, choose a sunny, warm, sheltered place, and apply topdressing 3-4 times during the growth and flowering period, you will be able to grow leaves and flowers. Cultivated in the open field in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, after severe winter frost, the old leaves withered, the bulbs could stay in the field for the winter, and blossomed as usual the following year. The safflower onion orchid plants were low and numerous, and the florescence was from June to September.

The potted soil was mixed with 2 parts of loam, 1 part of rotten leaf soil and peat with a small amount of fine sand, and a small amount of bone powder and mature compost. During the growth period, there should be sufficient sunlight and moisture. After a batch of flowers withered, water was suspended for 7-8 weeks and then resumed watering. With such a dry-wet interval, 2-3 crops of flowers could bloom within a year.

According to the weather conditions and soil dry and wet conditions timely spray water, after careful management, about 2 weeks after sowing, seedling emergence rate reached more than 95%, when the seedling height is about 1cm, open the grass curtain.

3. Management

After the seedlings of Carthamus tinctorius come out, they will enter the stage of seedling management. At this time, the growth of seedlings should be carefully observed. When the height of seedlings reaches 7-10 cm, urea is sprayed once, and then urea is applied again two weeks later. After a month of growth, the seedlings form underground bulbs with a diameter of about 0.15cm, with 2-4 basal leaves, and after more than a month of growth management. When the height of the seedling reaches more than 20 cm, it can be planted out of the nursery.

The planting of safflower onion orchid directly on the ground is the best. Planting directly on the ground not only stretches the root system of Carthamus tinctorius, but also fully absorbs underground water. If the bag is planted, it is best to choose a black cup plastic bag. Safflower onion orchid grows and propagates quickly and its management is extensive. The occurrence of diseases and insect pests of safflower onion orchid is less, it can grow luxuriantly and blossom when it is irrigated with water in time and fertilized 1-2 times in the growing season.

4. Pest control

The main harm is withered leaf disease, which can be controlled by spraying with 65% zinc wettable powder 600 times. Plutella xylostella and thrips can harm flowers and can be sprayed with 2.5% deltamethrin EC 4000 times.

The culture method of safflower onion orchid is a perennial bulbous herb of Lycoris, also known as leek lotus, leek orchid, leek lotus, wind and rain flower, etc., which is widely cultivated in Mexico and is suitable for planting in clumps in flower beds, flower diameter and grassland. it can also be potted for indoor viewing, and it is a semi-negative ground cover flower widely used in gardens. [habits] like warm, moist and sunny, but also resistant to semi-overcast and dampness. Resistant to cold, semi-overcast and damp. The cold resistance is slightly poor. It is suitable for sandy loam with good drainage and rich rotting quality. [cultivation] Safflower onion orchid grows healthily and is easy to maintain and manage. If you plant in the garden, choose a sunny, warm, sheltered place, and apply topdressing 3-4 times during the growth and flowering period, you will be able to grow leaves and flowers. Cultivated in the open field in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, after severe winter frost, the old leaves withered, the bulbs could stay in the field for the winter, and blossomed as usual the following year. The safflower onion orchid plants were low and numerous, and the florescence was from June to September. The potted soil was mixed with 2 parts of loam, 1 part of rotten leaf soil and peat with a small amount of fine sand, and a small amount of bone powder and mature compost. During the growth period, there should be sufficient sunlight and moisture. After a batch of flowers withered, water was suspended for 7-8 weeks and then resumed watering. With such a dry-wet interval, 2-3 crops of flowers could bloom within a year. [diseases and insect pests] there are mainly leaf withered disease, which can be controlled by spraying 65% zinc wettable powder 600 times. Plutella xylostella and thrips can harm flowers and can be sprayed with 2.5% deltamethrin EC 4000 times. [reproduction] bulbous reproduction is commonly used. The bulb has a strong meristematic ability, and an adult bulb can produce more than ten bulbs from the basal plate. The old plants were dug up in spring, and the bulbs were planted separately under green, with 2-3 bulbs in each hole. The depth of planting concentration was based on the bulb not exposed to the soil, and then propagated at intervals of 2-3 years.