Propagation and seedling raising method of scutellaria barbata

The propagation of Scutellaria barbata is often used by sowing and cutting. Sowing is usually carried out in April, and the suitable temperature for seed germination is 21-22 ℃, about 7-10 days. The seedlings grow slowly at the initial stage, accelerate after June, and generally blossom more than two months after sowing. Cuttings can be carried out in the growing season, but the best period is from July to August, which is very easy to survive and is suitable for families to reproduce in a small amount.

When the lid of the capsule of the lotus is yellowish-white or gray-white and falls with a touch of the finger, it indicates that the seed is ripe, and it should be harvested in time. If the capsule is cracked and scattered, the seeds cannot be collected.

Culture method of Scutellaria barbata

Environment: like warm, dry, sunny environment, drought tolerance, avoid waterlogging, strong adaptability.

Planting: mainly cuttage culture. The branches were cut off and placed in a shady environment for one day, and then directly inserted into plain sand the next day. After watering, it was easy to take root in a warm environment.

Temperature: like warmth, the suitable temperature for growth is 20-30 degrees Celsius. Not cold-resistant, the lowest temperature should not be lower than 8 °.

Light: sensitive to light, strong positive flowers. It is not resistant to shade, and sufficient light is needed throughout the growing period to make the plant grow and bloom normally. The hot weather in summer coincides with the most prosperous period of plant growth and flowering, and sufficient sunlight is needed before the plant can blossom luxuriantly and brightly.

Watering: because fleshy stems and leaves can store water, they have strong drought resistance and can grow and blossom under drier conditions. However, in order to make the plant grow and blossom well, it is also necessary to provide proper water. Avoid excessive dampness and stagnant water, when it is more than 7 feet, it is easy to cause plant stems and leaves to grow, and even rotten roots to die.

Diseases and insect pests: diseases and insect pests such as rust and diamondback moth.

Courtyard collocation: Scutellaria barbata is colorful, easy to cultivate and widely used in the courtyard. It can be planted on the edge of the grass and beside the path, and it can also be used as a ground cover plant facing the south courtyard and hang at the entrance of the porch as a drooping pot plant. It is also an excellent material for roof greening.

Time: 2019-06-11 Click: