How to propagate cyclamen? A few common propagation methods
Cyclamen, also called radish begonia, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the primrose family (Primulaceae) with very high ornamental value. It is loved by many people and enjoys a very high reputation around the world. There are now quite a few cyclamen growing bases in our country, and when growing cyclamen, how to propagate it is a fairly important task. Below, the editor brings you the propagation methods for cyclamen, let's take a look!
1. Seed propagation
Seed propagation is a propagation method used by most flower growers, but cyclamen seeds require artificial pollination before they can be collected. Cyclamen seeds are generally harvested around June each year; the seeds are relatively large and have fairly strong germination capacity, around 90%. However, to further improve the germination rate of cyclamen, it is best to carry out germination promotion work before planting: soak them in cool water for about one day and wash the mucus off the seed surface. Then wrap them cleanly in a damp cloth and keep them at a temperature of around 25 degrees for about two days. When some of the seeds begin to sprout, they can be sown around September. The soil must be guaranteed to have sufficient organic matter. After sowing, cover with soil and water to promote seed germination, do a good job of sowing management, and improve the germination rate.
2. Tuber propagation
Cyclamen tubers cannot produce daughter corms on their own, so when carrying out tuber propagation of cyclamen, it cannot be done the way it is with ordinary flowers. First, the tuber must be cut into pieces manually, usually around September each year. At this time the cyclamen tuber is in its sprouting period, so cut the tuber evenly into several pieces. Make sure every piece has a bud eye, to avoid a piece without a bud eye failing to sprout. After cutting, apply an appropriate amount of plant ash to the cut surfaces to disinfect them, promote wound healing, and prevent infection from affecting growth. After the pieces are air-dried, put them into the soil in a flowerpot. Do a good job of management, and after about 2 weeks they will take root and sprout.
3. Tissue culture
Tissue culture mainly uses plants grown for less than two years as the mother plant, selecting the young stem or flower core of the mother plant for tissue culture. Use special culture hormones to promote the growth of seedlings; the success rate of induction is highest with stem pieces. Therefore it is best to choose stem pieces as explants, and then prepare the culture medium. After seedlings are successfully induced, do a good job of light exposure, and then they become an independent plant. Transplant it into a flowerpot or prepared soil, do a good job of management, create a good growing environment for it, and after a period of time it will grow leaves and bloom.
The above is a brief introduction to how to propagate cyclamen. The propagation of cyclamen should mainly be chosen reasonably according to the planting quantity and area. If it is a large-scale growing base, the propagation methods of sowing and tissue culture are suitable. Conversely, if it is home growing, sowing and tuber propagation are better. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!