Sowing and propagation of Cycas

After collecting Cycas seeds at the end of autumn, they can be collected and sown, or stored in sand until the next spring; Cycas seeds are suitable to be sown in pots, with a soil covering depth of about 2 cm. After sowing, they are placed at a temperature of 30-33 ℃, and generally germinate in about two weeks. Cycas seedlings need to be cultivated for 2-4 years before transplanting

Tillering propagation of Cycas

It is suitable for early spring from January to February

Tillering bud

The sprouting parts of Cycas tiller buds are concentrated in the stem base and cadres. It is suitable to choose plump tiller buds with more than 3 years or 4 or 5 leaves as breeding materials. Never choose Tender tiller buds, which are not easy to survive. Use a sharp knife to cut the tiller buds from the foundation. Pay attention and be careful when cutting, so as to minimize the damage to the stem skin. The rooted tiller buds can be directly planted in the well drained and breathable culture soil rich in humus for management. If they are not rooted, they should be placed in a cool and ventilated place for about 2 or 3 days, and then the rooting treatment can be carried out after the incision is slightly dry

Root accelerating

It is best to treat the wound before planting to avoid decay. Generally, you can apply plant ash, sulfur powder, etc. Then plant it in plain sand, the depth of substrate is about half of the height of tiller bud, water it once, and then put it in a place with light indoors for maintenance. Generally, new roots can germinate in about 2 months, and 1-2 new leaves can be produced in about 3 or 4 months

Transplanting

When the new leaves are fully expanded, they can be moved into the culture soil for management. The culture soil is generally suitable to be mixed with rotten leaf soil, mycorrhizal soil, river sand and calcium magnesium phosphate fertilizer in the proportion of 9:4:6:1

Stem cutting propagation of Cycas

Cut the Cycas trunk into sections of about 10cm and bury it in sandy soil. The soil covering depth is about 4-6cm to keep the soil moist. After the cadres send out new buds, they can be planted separately< span>