How to propagate Elephantopus scaber? Detailed propagation methods
The whole plant of Elephantopus scaber can be used as medicine and is one of the traditional Chinese medicinal herbs in China, with effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and draining dampness. It is often used to treat colds, tonsil and throat inflammation, irregular menstruation, abnormal vaginal discharge and other conditions. Its medicinal value is extremely high, and at present it is also cultivated on a large area. During cultivation, the propagation method is related to efficiency and yield. Let's take a look at the propagation methods of Elephantopus scaber together below.
1. Propagation methods
The propagation methods of Elephantopus scaber are mainly divided into three types: seed propagation, root division propagation and cutting propagation. When propagating, in order to improve the survival rate and seedling quality, choosing a good planting site is extremely important. Elephantopus scaber often grows on open mountain slopes, roadsides and forest edges of valleys, and light clay soil and humus soil are preferable. The cultivation site should not be too dry and high in terrain or exposed to strong direct sunlight. After selecting the site, prepare the land and apply fertilizer.
2. Seed propagation
The seeds of Elephantopus scaber are relatively small, and germination requires relatively high temperature, humidity and light conditions. Therefore, in order to improve the germination rate, warm water soaking for germination stimulation is generally carried out before sowing to increase the germination rate. Of course, in areas with suitable temperature, germination stimulation is not needed. At a temperature of about 25 degrees, it can germinate in about one week. After emergence, the seedling growth environment prefers weak light and fears strong light, so when the light is too strong, shading measures should be taken, and seedling-stage management should be strengthened at the same time. Keep the soil moist to promote seedling growth.
3. Root division propagation
During the autumn harvest, dig out the underground rhizome part of the plant. It should be noted that the root system should not be damaged, so as not to affect the survival rate. Keep large rhizome pieces for medicinal use, and use medium and small rhizome pieces as seed. Cut the rhizomes into small sections, with each section required to have 1-2 bud eyes. Open holes in the ground, bury the seed rhizomes in them, cover with soil and water to keep the soil moist, and at the same time take good winter cold protection measures. They can emerge in the spring of the following year and grow into new plants.
4. Cutting propagation
Cutting is generally carried out during the flower bud differentiation period in spring. At this time, the survival rate of cuttings is relatively high. Cut healthy, disease-free branches from mature plants as cuttings. Make each cutting consist of three nodes. Remove the leaves from the lower part of the cutting and keep a few leaves at the top. For better cutting, the lower end can be cut into a wedge shape; if the soil is loose, this is not necessary. Insert it into the cutting bed at a depth of one half or two thirds of the cutting. Water after cutting and keep the ground temperature between 18-28 degrees. After about 20-30 days, it can take root, and the survival rate can reach more than 80%.
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