How to propagate Michaelmas daisy? Detailed explanation of propagation methods and precautions

Michaelmas daisy is a perennial flower of the genus Aster in the Asteraceae family. It is a relatively common ornamental plant for laying out flower beds and flower borders, and many flower enthusiasts also like to grow Michaelmas daisy as potted plants. After growing Michaelmas daisy, some flower enthusiasts want to propagate it themselves. So which methods should actually be used to propagate Michaelmas daisy, and what should be noted?

Michaelmas daisy

I. Seed propagation

The sowing period is around early March. Sow in pots or in beds in a warm, sunny place in a greenhouse. Under conditions where the room temperature is not lower than about 15°C, complete germination can occur in about 7 days. When the seedlings are about 5 cm tall, transplant them promptly for the first time to prevent leggy growth. You can choose small pots with a diameter of 12 cm or transplant them into beds. In early May, carry out the second transplanting and final planting, planting them into large pots or directly into the ground as needed. For ground planting, control the plant spacing at about 40 cm to facilitate further tillering and proliferation.

II. Tillering propagation

Michaelmas daisy has a very strong tillering ability, and tillered plants can be separated and planted individually. The time for separate planting is generally chosen in early spring after the soil thaws, after the mother plant has just grown clustered leaves. Dig out the overwintered underground roots, cut the original clump into several pieces with a knife, and plant them separately. The survival rate of the tillered seedlings is extremely high. This method can be used to propagate perennial plants in large quantities.

III. Cutting propagation

Perennial plants grow a large number of tiller seedlings after the beginning of spring. You can use a knife to cut off the young tiller seedlings for cuttings. Use plain sand soil or perlite and vermiculite as the substrate, keep the temperature above 20°C, and provide shade or use a full-light misting system to maintain air humidity. Roots can form in about half a month. Rooted plants can be directly planted into pots or beds.

IV. Grafting cultivation

Using wild yellow wormwood as rootstock for grafting cultivation gives relatively good results. The specific method is as follows: At the end of November or the beginning of December, remove the faded flowers from the Michaelmas daisy and repot it with fresh soil. When the outdoor temperature drops to about 5°C, move the pot into a low-temperature greenhouse. It must not be placed in a medium- or high-temperature room, so as to avoid sprouting and stretching, which would make the chrysanthemum seedlings weak and unable to withstand wind. After the Beginning of Spring the following year, move the potted chrysanthemum to a sheltered outdoor place, and around Qingming Festival apply an appropriate amount of thin fertilizer water such as human waste. From the end of April to the end of June, dig up yellow wormwood seedlings from the wild and plant them in clay pots with a diameter of 5 cun or 7 cun. In June and July, depending on the growth size of the yellow wormwood plants, transfer them to 8-10 cun clay pots, and apply thin fertilizer water once every 5 days. When the yellow wormwood stem height reaches 15 cm, Michaelmas daisy can be grafted onto it using the cleft grafting method. After grafting, cover with a small plastic bag to retain moisture, and it can survive in about 7 days. It should be noted that the height of the rootstock is preferably about 15 cm. If it exceeds 20 cm, the Michaelmas daisy will later feel top-heavy and the stem will be unstable. Secondly, if the inner core of the grafting wound on the yellow wormwood rootstock has already turned white and aged, it is not suitable for grafting, because it is not easy to survive after grafting, and even if it survives, the scion will become rigid and not grow. After the Michaelmas daisy graft survives, thin fertilizer water can be applied frequently, and management is the same as cultivating autumn chrysanthemums. Normally, Michaelmas daisy can be pinched in a targeted way into shapes such as spherical or flat steamed-bun shape, but the last pinching needs to be done simultaneously for each head. If flowering is desired for National Day, the last pinching can be done at Minor Heat (early July). If flowering is desired during the autumn chrysanthemum exhibition, the last pinching can be done in late July.

Cultivation methods and precautions for Michaelmas daisy

Cultivation methods for Michaelmas daisy

Light and temperature

Michaelmas daisy likes a growing environment with abundant sunlight, so a sunny place should be chosen for its care. In terms of temperature, Michaelmas daisy likes a warm environment, is cold-tolerant and can also tolerate high temperatures, and overwintering in winter is relatively easy. It can also overwinter outdoors in Northeast China.

Fertilizing and watering

Michaelmas daisy can tolerate drought and poor soil, but this does not mean it does not need reasonable watering and fertilizing. Before planting Michaelmas daisy, sufficient base fertilizer needs to be applied to ensure the soil has enough nutrients, and during the growing period of Michaelmas daisy, thin fertilizer needs to be applied once every 2 weeks to make the plant grow vigorously and bloom more. Watering should also be reasonable. Daily watering should follow the principle of watering when dry and stopping when wet. In dry weather, water more, and misting can be used to maintain air humidity.

Soil

Michaelmas daisy can tolerate barren soil and does not have high requirements for soil, but loose, fertile sandy soil is the best choice.

Propagation methods

The propagation methods of Michaelmas daisy are mainly seed propagation, cutting propagation, grafting propagation and tillering propagation. The commonly used methods are seed propagation and tillering propagation.

Precautions for cultivating Michaelmas daisy

Pests and diseases

During growth, Michaelmas daisy can be infected by many pests and diseases, including powdery mildew, mosaic disease and rust, and can also be damaged by pests such as aphids. Once Michaelmas daisy is found to be infected by pests or diseases, timely treatment is needed, spraying pesticides, and during cultivation attention should be paid to ventilation and humidity control.

Pruning

Michaelmas daisy is relatively tolerant of pruning. During growth, timely pruning can make Michaelmas daisy branch more and bloom more.

Leggy growth

In order to make Michaelmas daisy bloom more and grow vigorously, the supply of water and fertilizer needs to be maintained, but if there is too much water and fertilizer, leggy growth may occur, so watering and fertilizing should be reasonable.

Cultivation methods for Michaelmas daisy and precautions for cultivating Michaelmas daisy

 Michaelmas daisy is a beautiful ornamental plant. It has bright colors, varied colors, and an attractive fragrance, but there are many places that need attention when cultivating Michaelmas daisy at ordinary times, otherwise it will always be difficult to grow well. So what are the cultivation methods for Michaelmas daisy? And what should be noted at ordinary times? Below, the editor will explain it specifically for everyone.

1. Temperature and light for cultivating Michaelmas daisy

This plant, Michaelmas daisy, likes an environment with abundant sunlight, and it should normally be placed in an environment with abundant sunlight for cultivation. In addition, Michaelmas daisy likes warmth, has strong tolerance to high temperatures, and relatively poor cold tolerance. In winter, attention should be paid to keeping it warm. When the external environmental temperature is below zero, it cannot overwinter safely.

2. Fertilizer and water management for cultivating Michaelmas daisy

To grow Michaelmas daisy well, fertilizer and water management is also very important. This plant has relatively strong drought tolerance, and normally reasonable watering is enough. In addition, after planting Michaelmas daisy, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied, and during its growth period, fertilizer should be applied once every half a month, and watering should be done promptly after fertilizing. Only in this way can Michaelmas daisy grow vigorously and bloom more.

3. Precautions for cultivating Michaelmas daisy

When cultivating Michaelmas daisy at ordinary times, pay attention to whether pests and diseases have appeared. During its growth process, pests and diseases often occur, such as mosaic disease, powdery mildew and aphid disease, which are relatively common. If pests or diseases appear, pesticide should be sprayed promptly for treatment. In addition, when cultivating Michaelmas daisy, attention should also be paid to ventilation and controlling indoor humidity. Too high humidity is also extremely unfavorable to the growth of Michaelmas daisy.