What are the latest propagation methods for mangosteen?

Mangosteen, also known as manggis, shanzhu, shanzhuzi, dongnianzi, etc., is a small tree of the genus Garcinia in the family Clusiaceae, native to the Moluccas and widely cultivated in the tropical regions of Asia and Africa. Its propagation methods include cutting, grafting, layering, division, etc., and transplanting can be done in spring, summer, autumn and winter. Let's take a look at the propagation methods of mangosteen together!

Cutting propagation

Cut the stems and leaves of mangosteen and insert them into a seedbed so that they grow into a complete plant. This method is called cutting propagation, and the material used for cutting (roots, stems, leaves) is called a cutting.

Grafting propagation

Grafting is the joining of a bud or branch of one mangosteen onto another plant so that the two parts grow into a complete plant. The joined bud or branch is called the scion, and the plant it is grafted onto is called the rootstock.

Layering propagation

Using the branches of the mother mangosteen plant, pressing them into the soil and taking certain measures to make them take root, thereby obtaining a new plant, is called layering. The mangosteen layering method is easy to operate, requires no special management after layering, and has a high survival rate, so it is a commonly used propagation method.

Division propagation

Division propagation is the method of separating the tiller buds, corms, rhizomes, stolons, etc. of a mangosteen plant from the mother plant and planting them separately to form independent new plants. It can often be divided into two types: full division and half division.