A detailed guide to Baccaurea ramiflora propagation methods, teaching you to grow seedlings with ease

Baccaurea ramiflora is an evergreen tree in the subfamily Phyllanthoideae. Its tree shape has very graceful ornamental value, and it is used by many gardens in China as a landscaping material. Its fruit is also a fairly well-known fruit, being sweet and sour and rich in vitamins and other nutrients. Large-scale cultivation has gradually begun now, so how should Baccaurea ramiflora be propagated when planting it? Below, the editor brings you the propagation methods for Baccaurea ramiflora. Let's take a look!

1. Seed propagation

Seed propagation is the most basic propagation method for Baccaurea ramiflora. Each year after harvesting the fruit, the seeds are taken out, and then the pulp and other substances on the seeds are removed. The seeds are treated by soaking for pregermination, disinfection, and so on, and whether to peel them is chosen according to one's own habits. After treatment, they are placed in a seedling bed. After about half a month, the unpeeled seeds will gradually germinate, and their germination rate can reach as high as 75%. However, seeds with the seed coat removed need only about one week to germinate, and the germination rate is much higher than that of unpeeled seeds. Therefore, when using seed propagation, everyone should try to peel the seeds as much as possible, which can effectively increase the seed germination rate, promote growth, and shorten the growth cycle.

2. Cutting propagation

For cutting propagation, first select a robust tree with strong growth, high yield, and no pests or diseases as the mother plant, and then choose healthy 1-2 year old branches from the tree as cuttings. Divide the cuttings into two groups, then disinfect them. After disinfection, wait for the cut ends to gradually heal, then insert them into prepared nutrient soil. Manage them carefully, do a good job with watering and fertilizing, prevent pests and diseases at the cut ends, and wait for germination. However, according to tests by experts, the rooting rate of cutting propagation is very low, and further research work is still needed now. So it is not suitable as a current propagation method for planting, and everyone must understand this clearly.

3. Air layering propagation

Air layering propagation is a new type of propagation method. First select healthy branches grown within two years, ensuring the branches are healthy and free of pests and diseases. Then carry out girdling on the branches, and the depth must be kept at 2 cm, reaching about the xylem. About 60 minutes after girdling, sprinkle an appropriate amount of rooting powder at the girdled position, then wrap it with paper and thin mud, and spray insecticide to prevent insect pests. Then wrap another layer of plastic film on the outside and tie both ends tightly. After about one month, the girdled part can heal, and then after waiting about 35-45 days, it will take root.

The above is a brief introduction to the propagation methods for Baccaurea ramiflora. Its propagation is relatively simple, but growth is slow, and it takes a long time to reach the fruiting stage. Therefore, after propagation, we must also do a good job with management work, such as watering and fertilizing, pest and disease control, and intertillage and weeding. These are what we need to focus on managing, so as to ensure the growth of Baccaurea ramiflora. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Friends who want to learn more related information, please continue to follow us.