How to propagate Pyracantha? A detailed introduction to common propagation methods
Pyracantha (firethorn) is an evergreen small tree with graceful form and excellent ornamental value. It has a good dust-filtering effect and a strong ability to resist and absorb toxic gases such as sulfur dioxide. It is often planted along roadsides and can also be planted in courtyards. Its roots, leaves and fruits can be used as medicine, with effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and treating sores and swellings. So do you know how it is propagated? Let's take a look at its propagation methods below.
1. Seed propagation
Sowing is the mainstream propagation method for most plants. Pyracantha produces fruit every autumn, and the fruit matures in winter, which is the time to collect seeds. After the fruit matures, it persists on the plant until February to March of the following spring. Before sowing, pick the fruit, remove the flesh to take out the seeds, wash them and dry them in the sun ready for sowing. Before sowing, soak them in a low-concentration gibberellin solution, then sow them into the soil. After sowing, cover with 3-4cm of soil, water to keep the soil moist, and wait for seedlings to emerge.
2. Cutting propagation
Pyracantha can also be propagated by cuttings. If cuttings are used to propagate Pyracantha, it is best to choose the period from November to March, as only then can the survival rate of the cuttings be guaranteed to be above 90%; cuttings taken at other times have a lower survival rate. First choose a Pyracantha plant that has grown for 2-3 years as the mother plant, select its 1-2 year old lignified leafy branches, cut them to a length of 15cm, and cut the top end of the branch into a wedge shape. When cuttings are taken, dig a small hole 10cm deep, plant the branch in it, leaving 5cm exposed above the ground, then fill in the soil and press it firm, then water and keep the soil moist at all times, and wait for it to take root. Rooting powder can also be applied to the cuttings to promote rooting.
3. Layering propagation
Pyracantha can also be propagated by layering. Layering takes a long time and is generally not used in production. Its propagation time is relatively ample, and it can be carried out at any time except winter. Likewise, choose a robust plant more than 3 years old as the mother plant, and choose 1-2 year old branches growing close to the ground for layering. In order for the layer to take deep root as quickly as possible, the cambium part of the layer that is to be buried in the soil is wounded or peeled, then buried 10-15cm into the soil. After about 1-2 years, a separate plant will have formed, and it can then be cut and separated from the mother plant, ready for transplanting.
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