When to sow cineraria? The propagation methods are autumn sowing and spring cuttings

Cineraria, a beautiful ornamental flower, has leaves shaped like melon leaves, elegant flowers, and rich colors, and is deeply loved by flower enthusiasts. In daily life, many people want to grow cineraria, but rather than buying one to grow, it is better to plant it yourself, and cineraria is generally propagated by sowing, so when should cineraria be sown? Now let's take a look at the propagation methods of cineraria with the editor.

1. How to propagate cineraria: sowing/cuttings

As a beginner, knowing the cultivation methods of cineraria is enough; but if you are an experienced grower, besides knowing how to grow it, you should also master the propagation methods of cineraria, which can add to the fun of growing it. As for how to propagate cineraria, as far as the editor knows, the most common methods are still sowing and cuttings. Next, the editor will focus on introducing the sowing propagation method of cineraria.

2. The two propagation methods of cineraria

(1) Sowing propagation of cineraria

1. When to sow cineraria

① Sow cineraria in late August of the previous year, and after careful care, it will bloom on New Year's Day;

② Sow cineraria in late September of the previous year, and after careful care, it will bloom in spring;

③ Plant cineraria in December of the previous year, and after careful care, it will bloom on Labor Day;

④ Sow around May, and after careful care, cineraria will bloom at Mid-Autumn Festival; overall, cineraria takes about 180 days from sowing to flowering, so when should cineraria be sown? Everyone can choose according to their own needs. It can be seen that cineraria is a holiday flower, which is no wonder it is loved by so many flower enthusiasts.

2. Sowing substrate

The flowerpot for sowing cineraria is best a shallow pot. The sowing substrate can be made by mixing 1 part garden soil, 2 parts leaf mold, 2 parts rice husk ash, plus a small amount of superphosphate and decomposed base fertilizer.

3. Starting sowing

At the selected time, mix cineraria seeds with a small amount of fine sand and evenly broadcast them into the shallow pot, then cover with a layer of fine soil, just enough that the seeds can no longer be seen. After that, keep the pot soil moist. To avoid exposing the seeds, watering can be done by spraying or by the immersion method.

4. Care after sowing

After sowing cineraria, place the flowerpot in the shaded side of a cold room away from sunlight, keep the environment ventilated, and maintain the temperature at 20-25°C. Under these conditions, cineraria can sprout and emerge in about one week. After that, gradually remove the covering to let the seedlings receive some sunlight, and after two weeks from sprouting and emergence, they can be fully exposed to light.

(2) Cutting propagation of cineraria

Besides sowing, cineraria can also be propagated by cuttings. This method can effectively prevent the degeneration of double-petaled cineraria varieties. Method: from January to June, on healthy potted cineraria plants, cut off root sprouts or side shoots produced after flowering as cuttings, then insert them into sand. They will take root in about 20 to 30 days, and after 5 to 6 months of cultivation they can bloom.

How to propagate cineraria: sowing and cutting propagation methods

The sowing period for cineraria is better from April to May, though of course it can also be sown until September.

The potting soil for sowing cineraria is generally made by mixing 1 part garden soil, 2 parts leaf mold, 2 parts rice husk ash, plus a small amount of decomposed base fertilizer and superphosphate.

Scatter the cineraria seeds onto the prepared potting soil, and after sowing, cover with fine sandy soil, use the immersion method to soak with water so that water enters from the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot and through the pot wall, maintaining the temperature inside the flowerpot and the moisture suitable for the soil. Generally, after sowing cineraria, seedlings will emerge in about seven days.

Generally, after cineraria seedlings emerge, the glass can be removed, and the emerged cineraria should be properly ventilated, and the greenhouse should be kept between 12°C and 15°C. When the cineraria seedlings grow 2 to 3 leaves, they can be divided and transplanted immediately.

Generally, after cineraria blooms, from May to June, side shoots are often still produced, so at this time propagation can be carried out by cuttings.

After cineraria blooms, side shoots will grow from the leaf axils at the base of the plant. You can select robust side shoots and remove them for cuttings.

Insert the removed side shoots into the prepared soil. During cutting, excess leaves can be removed. After cutting, give sufficient water and provide shade. After cutting, the next step is to patiently wait for the cineraria to take root. Generally, with careful care for 20 to 30 days, they can take root.

Propagation methods of cineraria

1. Sowing method

After the seeds mature, harvest them, sun-dry them, put them into paper bags, and store them in a dry place. It is best to sow in spring every year.

2. Cutting or division propagation

May every year is the flowering season for cineraria. At this time, the side shoots can be removed and inserted into clean river sand. Some leaves can be properly removed to ensure sufficient water.

In fact, growing a pot of cineraria is very simple! Cineraria can not only be used as an ornamental plant, but also has a strong purifying effect on formaldehyde in the air! Placing a pot of cineraria at home can keep the air fresh at all times!