A Complete Analysis of the Latest Propagation Methods for Elephantopus scaber
The whole plant of Elephantopus scaber can be used as medicine and is one of the traditional Chinese medicinal herbs in China, with effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and draining dampness, and is often used to treat colds, tonsillitis and throat inflammation, irregular menstruation, abnormal vaginal discharge and other conditions. Its medicinal value is extremely high, and at present there is also large-scale cultivation, and during cultivation the propagation method affects efficiency and yield. Let's take a look together at the propagation methods of Elephantopus scaber below.
1. Propagation Methods
The propagation methods of Elephantopus scaber are mainly divided into three types: seed propagation, root division propagation and cutting propagation. When propagating, in order to improve the survival rate and seedling quality, choosing a good planting site is extremely important. Elephantopus scaber often grows on open hillsides, roadsides and forest edges of valleys, and light clay soil and humus soil are best. The cultivation site should not be high and dry with strong direct sunlight. After choosing the site, prepare the land and apply fertilizer.
2. Seed Propagation
The seeds of Elephantopus scaber are relatively small, and germination requires relatively high temperature, humidity and light conditions, so in order to improve the germination rate, warm water seed soaking and sprouting treatment is generally carried out before sowing to increase the germination rate. Of course, in areas with suitable temperatures, no sprouting treatment is needed. It can germinate in about one week at a temperature of around 25 degrees. After emergence, the seedling growth environment prefers weak light and fears strong light, so if the light is too strong, shading must be done well, while strengthening seedling-stage management. Keep the soil moist to promote seedling growth.
3. Root Division Propagation
During the autumn harvest, dig out the underground rhizome parts of the plant. Note that the root system should not be damaged, so as not to affect the survival rate. Keep the large rhizome pieces for medicinal use, and use the small and medium rhizome pieces as seed stock. Cut the rhizomes into small sections, requiring each section to also have 1-2 bud eyes. Open holes in the ground, bury the seed rhizomes in them, cover with soil and water to keep the soil moist, and at the same time take good winter cold protection measures. They can emerge in the spring of the following year and grow into new plants.
4. Cutting Propagation
⟦NL>Cuttings are generally taken in spring during the flower bud differentiation period. At this time, the survival rate of cuttings is relatively high. Cut healthy, disease-free branches from mature plants as cuttings. Each cutting consists of three nodes. Remove the leaves from the lower part of the cutting and keep a few leaves at the top. For better rooting, the lower end can be cut into a wedge shape; if the soil is loose, this is not necessary. Insert them into the cutting bed to a depth of one half or two thirds of the cutting. Water after cutting and keep the ground temperature between 18-28 degrees. After about 20-30 days they can take root, with a survival rate as high as more than 80%.
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