How to Propagate Cyclamen? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Propagation Methods
Cyclamen, also known as "radish begonia", is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Primulaceae with very high ornamental value. It is loved by many people and enjoys a very high reputation around the world. There are now quite a few cyclamen growing bases in our country. When growing cyclamen, how to propagate it is a fairly important task. Below, the editor brings you the propagation methods for cyclamen. Let's take a look!
1. Seed propagation
Seed propagation is a propagation method used by most flower growers, but cyclamen seeds can only be collected through artificial pollination. Cyclamen seeds are generally harvested around June each year. The seeds are relatively large in size and have fairly strong germination capacity, at around 90%. However, to further improve the germination rate of cyclamen, it is best to carry out pre-germination treatment before planting: soak them in cool water for about one day and wash the mucus off the seed surface. Then wrap them cleanly in a damp cloth and keep them at a temperature of around 25 degrees for about two days. When some of the seeds begin to sprout, they can be sown around September. The soil must be ensured to have sufficient organic matter. After sowing, cover with soil and water to promote seed germination, do a good job of sowing management, and improve the germination rate.
2. Tuber propagation
Cyclamen tubers cannot produce offsets on their own, so when carrying out tuber propagation of cyclamen, it cannot be done the way it is for ordinary flowers. First, the tubers must be cut into pieces manually, usually around September each year. At this time, the cyclamen tubers are at the stage of sprouting, so cut the tubers evenly into several pieces. Make sure each small piece has a bud eye, to avoid failure to sprout due to the lack of a bud eye. After cutting, apply an appropriate amount of plant ash to the cut surfaces to disinfect them, promote wound healing, and prevent infection from affecting growth. After the small pieces are air-dried, place them into the soil in a flower pot, and with good management, they will take root and sprout in about 2 weeks.
3. Tissue culture
Tissue culture mainly uses plants grown for less than two years as mother plants, selecting the young stems or flower stamens of the mother plant for tissue culture. Special culture hormones are used to promote the growth of seedlings, and the success rate of induction is highest with stem pieces. Therefore, it is best to choose stem pieces as explants, and then prepare the culture medium. After seedlings are successfully induced, do a good job of light exposure, and then they become an independent plant. Transplant it into a flower pot or prepared soil, do a good job of management, and create a good growing environment for it. After a period of time, it will grow leaves and bloom.
The above is a brief introduction to how to propagate cyclamen. The propagation of cyclamen should mainly be chosen reasonably according to the planting quantity and area. If it is a large-scale planting base, the propagation methods of sowing and tissue culture are suitable. Conversely, if it is home planting, sowing and tuber propagation are better. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!