Can tulips be propagated by cuttings? The survival rate of cuttings is not high; a detailed explanation of three propagation methods

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Tulips should be familiar to flower lovers. They are the national flower of the Netherlands, have extremely strong ornamental value, and attract countless tourists to view them every year. In daily life, when propagating flowers, people generally use cuttings, so can tulips be propagated by cuttings? According to research, there are three main propagation methods for tulips

I. Can tulips be propagated by cuttings? Yes

In tulip cultivation methods, we learned that tulips have very high water requirements, and the soil must maintain a certain humidity. In addition, online we can also see many flower lovers growing tulips hydroponically, so can tulips be propagated by cuttings? The answer is yes. The reason few people use it is that its survival rate is very low, so it will not be introduced in detail here.

II. Tulip propagation methods: cuttings/seed propagation/bulb division

In addition to cuttings, tulip propagation methods also include seed propagation and bulb division. Their survival rates are very high, so they are relatively commonly used in daily life. However, seed propagation is suitable for large-scale planting, so flower lovers generally only need to master bulb division propagation. Let us continue reading for the specific method.

(1) Bulb division propagation of tulips

Bulb division, one of the propagation methods for tulips, is commonly used in daily life and can be carried out by ordinary flower lovers. The specific method is as follows:

① Bulbs to divide

To carry out bulb division propagation, choosing the bulbs to divide is very important. Flower lovers can choose mother plants planted in the current year and grown for one season.

② Starting bulb division

After the mother plant has grown for one season, 1-2 large bulbs and 3-5 small bulbs will form around it. At this time, flower lovers can propagate them separately according to bulb size. Among them, large bulbs can bloom in the same year after propagation, while small bulbs can bloom after 1-2 years.

(2) Seed propagation of tulips

Among tulip propagation methods, besides cuttings and bulb division, there is another method, namely seed propagation. However, it is suitable for large-scale planting and is mostly used for breeding new varieties, so ordinary flower lovers only need to understand it. Specific method:

First, choose the seeds for sowing, generally bought from a flower shop. Because it is large-scale planting, multiple varieties can be mixed and sown, which gives better ornamental value. Using seed propagation, everyone can sow in an indoor soil pot in October, cover outdoor sowing with plastic film, and they will sprout the following spring. They can bloom in March-April.

III. Tulip care after propagation

What was described above are tulip propagation methods. As long as you are a little careful, the operations can all succeed. However, completing the above steps is only part of propagation, because care after propagation is very important. Once neglected, the previous work is wasted. Regarding tulip care after propagation, there are the following points:

1. Temperature: Tulips are bulb plants, and root growth is important. The root temperature for tulips should be above 5°C and below 14°C, with 10°C being especially optimal. So friends who want to improve the survival rate of propagation must pay attention.

2. Light: After propagation, pay attention to light, because under sunlight, bulb sprouting will be inhibited. When planting, plant deeply and provide moderate shading to avoid the effect of sunlight on the bulbs.

Summary: After reading the above content, everyone should have some understanding of propagating tulips! In fact, as long as you are careful in the operation, the survival rate of tulip propagation is very high, and even beginners can try it. That is all for this introduction to tulip seed propagation. May everyone be able to propagate beautiful tulips.

Key points for seed propagation and cutting propagation of tulip trees

Tulip tree, also known as Chinese tulip tree, has a very special appearance and the beautiful name "China's tulip tree." It is a very precious street tree and courtyard ornamental tree species in our country. However, tulip tree is relatively difficult to propagate, and its survival rate is also relatively low, so its popularity in our country has become lower and lower.

Tulip tree

I. Seed propagation

Use seed propagation. Artificial assisted pollination must be used. After collecting seeds in autumn and selecting them, stratify them in moist sand to overwinter, and sow and raise seedlings the following spring. In the third year, when the seedlings are more than 1 m tall, they can be lifted from the nursery and planted out. Afforestation sites and landscaping sites must choose deep, fertile, well-drained places. Roots should be protected when transplanting.

1. Seed collection

Mother trees should be selected from robust 15-30 year old trees. Tulip tree seeds mature in October, and should be harvested when the fruit turns brown. After cutting off the fruit branches, place them indoors in the shade to dry for about 7-10 days, then spread them in sunlight to dry for 2-3 days. Wait until the winged nutlets separate on their own, remove impurities, and put them in cloth bags for dry storage.

2. Seedling raising

The seedling-raising site should be chosen as a wind-sheltered, sunny place with deep soil layers, fertile and moist, well-drained sandy loam. Deep plow in late autumn and early winter, apply base fertilizer and level the ground the following spring, dig drainage ditches well, and build raised beds. The direction of the seedbeds should be east-west. There are two ways to raise seedlings: sowing and cutting.

Sowing for seedling raising uses drilling, with row spacing of 20-25 cm. The sowing rate per mu is 10-15 kg. Sow in early March, then cover with fine soil and cover with rice straw. Generally, seedlings emerge after 20-30 days, after which remove the straw, pay attention to timely cultivating and weeding, moderate shading, and timely irrigation and fertilization. One-year-old seedlings can reach 40 cm in height.

3. Planting

Planting is generally carried out in early to mid-March. It should be selected in relatively shady valleys and the middle and lower parts of slopes. For courtyard landscaping and street tree cultivation, sections with deep, fertile and moist soil should be chosen. The planting site should be thoroughly cleared in late autumn and early winter, and holes should be dug at fixed points, with hole diameter 60-80 cm and depth 50-60 cm. The following year in early to mid-March, after applying fertilizer and backfilling soil, plant. The seedlings used are generally 2-year-old. After lifting the seedlings, pay attention to preventing water loss from the seedlings and protecting the roots. As much as possible, plant as soon as the seedlings are lifted. The plant and row spacing is preferably 2×2 m to 2×3 m.

4. Management

After planting, timely carry out cultivating and weeding, fertilization and earthing up, and prune branches every year in late autumn and early winter. Also pay attention to preventing and controlling pests and diseases. The main disease of tulip tree is sunscald. The main pests are leaf roller moths, bagworms and so on. For leaf roller moths, methods such as manually cutting off dead tips to eliminate larvae and pupae, or spraying 50% dichlorvos emulsion at 1000 times dilution during the adult stage, can be used for control. For bagworms, methods such as manually removing insect bags, or spraying 90% trichlorfon at 800-1000 times dilution to kill larvae, can be used for control.

II. Cutting propagation

Besides sowing for seedling raising, tulip tree can also be propagated by cuttings. In the southern Henan region, hardwood cutting methods are mostly used, and the seedling-raising method is simple, easy to learn and easy to master. After leaf fall, in late February of the following year, select robust mother trees, cut one-year-old branches more than 5 mm thick as cuttings. The cuttings should be about 15 cm long, and each cutting should have 2 to 3 plump buds. The lower end cut should be flat. Insert them into the soil at 3/4 depth with plant and row spacing of 20 cm × 30 cm. Before cutting, they can be soaked in rooting powder for about 30 minutes. Cuttings should be inserted as soon as they are collected. After insertion, there should be shading facilities and frequent misting. With this method, the seedling formation rate can reach 80%, and one-year-old seedlings grow to more than 80 cm and can likewise be lifted from the nursery for afforestation.

Can geraniums be propagated by water cuttings? Geranium cutting methods and timing

Geranium is also called shilalong, rilanghong, yangxiuqiu, yangkui, rulahong and so on. It belongs to the Geraniaceae family. There are more than 230 species in the world, including perennial succulent plants, and subshrubs or shrubs. Geraniums are mainly produced in southern Africa, and are now cultivated in various places around the world. Its old plants are semi-lignified, while young plants are succulent herbaceous plants. In Western regions it is used as a flowering ornamental plant. It often appears on the European continent, and is very common in countries such as Germany and Austria, generally used to decorate windowsills, with very good effects. Below let us take a look at whether geraniums can be propagated by water cuttings, and geranium cutting methods and timing.

[Morphological characteristics of geranium]

Geranium is a perennial herbaceous plant. Its height is generally 30-60 cm. The stem is very upright, the base is lignified, and the upper part is succulent, with many branches or no branches, and the nodes are very obvious. In densely covered areas there are short soft hairs, and it has a very strong fishy smell. The leaves are alternate, the stipules are triangular or kidney-shaped, 7-15 mm long, and the petioles are 3-10 cm long, covered with fine soft hairs or glandular hairs, while the leaf shape is round. The inflorescence grows umbel-like in the leaf axils. When the flowers are in full bloom, they are very bright and numerous. The peduncle grows above the leaves, and the pedicel is 3-4 mm long and upright. The petal colors are pink, white, red, orange and so on, and the flower colors are very rich. Its flowering period is generally from May to July, and its fruiting period is generally from June to September.

[Growth habits of geranium]

Geranium likes to grow in an environment with sufficient sunlight, and it likes to grow in a climate with warm winters and cool summers. In winter, the suitable temperature is 10-15°C, and at night the suitable temperature is around 8°C, so that it can bloom normally. Geranium is suitable for growing at temperatures of 15-20°C. It likes to grow in a dry climate and is averse to moisture. In winter, watering should be reduced, keeping it dry between waterings. If the soil is moist, the stem texture will be very tender, which is not conducive to flowering or the growth of new branches.

If the soil remains moist for a long time, the plant will become leggy. Generally, the position where flower branches are borne moves upward, while the leaves gradually turn yellow and then slowly fall off. In winter, it should be placed in a sunny environment for cultivation. If light is insufficient, the stems and leaves will become leggy, the pedicels will also be relatively thin and soft, and the inflorescence will develop poorly, flowering poorly, and the flowers will wither early. Geranium does not like to grow in overly fertile soil, otherwise it will cause poor flowering and thus affect ornamental value.

[Geranium cutting methods and timing]

1. Geranium cutting method: The season for geranium cuttings is generally from March to June in spring, so that they can pass through summer safely. Geranium grows very fast when it is neither hot nor cold. When cutting geraniums, fine yellow sand is generally chosen for cultivation. It mainly uses water, with a layer of fine sand placed on top, which is very conducive to water retention. Before cutting geraniums, select the cuttings well, choosing relatively healthy cuttings, generally with 3-4 branches at the top, then cut diagonally from the previous leaf node, trim the cut edge slightly flat, and remove part of the leaves, which can reduce evaporation and consumption of water.

2. Geranium cutting timing: The cutting time for geraniums is generally after the cuttings are trimmed, but do not carry it out immediately. The cuttings need to be placed in a cool place for several hours, and then cuttings can be carried out. After cutting, use a tool to press the soil slightly, and then use a spray container to spray it. The cutting season is generally from March to June, and cuttings made in April-May are better able to pass through summer safely.

[Can geraniums be propagated by water cuttings?]

Geranium is a plant with very good ornamental value, and its reproductive ability is also very strong. It can grow with only some water or soil. The main cutting methods used include soil cuttings and water cuttings. Generally, the survival rate of water cuttings is much higher than that of soil cuttings. Moreover, the ornamental value of water-cultured geraniums is much better than that of soil-cultured ones. Generally, people first use water cuttings, then carry out soil cuttings. This stage is a process that geraniums need to adapt to. Therefore, geraniums can indeed be water-cultured, and the water-cutting method is very simple and convenient.

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