Michelia grafting propagation method

Grafting time

The grafting of Michelia is generally divided into spring grafting and autumn grafting. Spring grafting should be from late March to early April before Michelia germination, and autumn grafting should be from late September to early October

Grafting method

Grafting generally adopts the cutting method, and the scion selects the annual strong branches on the mother plant without leaves. Connect the branches directly to the rootstock. After cutting, in order to prevent water from immersing into the wound, cover the straw or wrap it with paper towel to expose the top tip. After 25 days, the scion will heal and sprout. At this time, remove the cover and cut off the sprouts

Cuttage Propagation of Michelia

Cutting time

The suitable cutting time is spring and summer. Spring planting is carried out in late March. Cutting propagation can reproduce more plants in a short time, but the speed of cutting is slower than grafting

Cutting method

Select 1-2-year-old branches with a length of 10-15 cm, cut off the lower leaves and insert them into the loess. After cutting, shade and keep the sand surface moist. After rooting, plant in a pot

Michelia strip propagation

Strip pressing time

Layering can be carried out at any time during the growth period of Michelia, but April is the most appropriate. The survival rate of batten propagation is relatively high, because the family planting can generally reproduce 2 ~ 3 plants, so the batten is most suitable for families

Strip pressing method

Select 2-year-old branches with proper size, well-developed, well-organized and robust, with a length of 15 ~ 20 cm. Select the soil wrapped hair root part, and make a circular peeling with a width of 0.5-1 cm. The peeling should be as deep as the xylem, then put on a plastic bag with a solid lower end, fill the bag with moss and cultivated soil or vermiculite that absorbs enough water, and leave holes at the upper end to facilitate irrigation and ventilation

During the curing period, often pour some water into the bag to ensure sufficient humidity, and the roots can grow in about 2 months. After the roots are developed, they can be planted in pots. After they are planted in pots, they can be placed in semi shade for 2 weeks. Do not apply fertilizer, and then gradually increase the light

Michelia seed propagation method

Sowing time

Michelia seed propagation is suitable for mass propagation, but the flowering period is late and the flowers are small. Sowing is usually carried out from late February to early March

Sowing can be carried out from late February to early March of the next year

Sowing method

In the family, the seeds are directly sown in the flowerpot, covered with 2 ~ 3cm soil and placed in the semi shade, and the seedlings can emerge in about one month. After the emergence of seedlings, maintain for a period of time, and you can plant with soil next spring