How to Propagate JIN XIAN LIAN (Anoectochilus roxburghii)? Detailed Guide to Common Propagation Methods
As a precious Chinese medicinal herb, JIN XIAN LIAN (Anoectochilus roxburghii) has scarce wild resources and high demand, so its market price is high and it offers excellent economic benefits. Many people are attracted by its economic benefits and carry out artificial cultivation, but when planting it, you must first understand its propagation methods. Below, let's take a look at the propagation methods of JIN XIAN LIAN with the editor.
1. Seed Propagation
The traditional propagation method for most plants is seed propagation, and JIN XIAN LIAN is no exception, but its seeds are extremely scarce, with only one undeveloped embryo, and the germination rate is extremely low. In addition, the seed coat has poor water absorption, so conventional methods cannot be used for sowing. When sowing, select seeds whose seed coat has not yet split. After disinfecting and sterilizing the surface with alcohol, soak them in sodium chlorate solution for 5-10 minutes. After rinsing with clean water several times, place them into a culture bottle and put it in a dark culture room, maintaining the temperature at 25 degrees. After they sprout, move them into the light to form corms, and then sow and transplant them.
2. Division Propagation
The pseudobulbs of JIN XIAN LIAN can also be used for propagation, and they can be propagated by division. Division is generally carried out in spring and autumn, when the temperature and humidity are suitable and the survival rate is high. Generally, divide once every three years. Any vigorously growing plants with dense pseudobulbs can be propagated by division. After division, at least 5 or more pseudobulbs of the new plants must remain connected together. Before division, reduce watering. Soil rich in humus is suitable. The planting depth should be just enough to bury the pseudobulbs. After planting, water thoroughly once and place in a cool place for about half a month, keeping the soil moist and reducing watering.
3. Tissue Culture
In addition to traditional propagation methods, there is also a tissue culture technique using science and technology. The dried JIN XIAN LIAN products currently on the market are obtained through tissue culture. First, prepare the culture medium according to specific cultivation requirements, then carry out packaging and disinfection work, and then cut organs of appropriate length from the mother plant under sterile conditions and inoculate them into the culture medium. The temperature of the culture room is between 20-28 degrees, and the light intensity is mainly 3000-4000 lux. At the same time, under the action of cytokinins and auxins in the culture medium, the plant organs are prompted to differentiate and grow in clusters. After a period of cultivation, subculturing and proliferation can be carried out. When the shoots grow to a certain extent, they can be transplanted.
The above is an introduction to the propagation methods of JIN XIAN LIAN (Anoectochilus roxburghii). We hope it can help you. To learn more related knowledge, please keep following us.