Cutting propagation of happy tree

Cutting time

Considering the growth temperature of the root of the happy tree, the general cutting time is between March and April, and the temperature of the replacement is about 15 ℃. The root can grow faster and have a high survival rate

Selection of branches

Select 1-2-year-old lignified branches with a length of about 15-20 cm, cut off all the leaves, and the distance between the incision and the stem node is about 0.5 cm

The cut branches are directly cutted into sandy soil, and the depth is 1 / 3 or 1 / 2 of the branches. Too shallow, branches are not fixed, it is difficult to take root

Curing after cutting

After cutting, keep the soil moist. After 20 days, gently pull the branches by hand to check the growth of the root system. If it is hard and difficult to pull up, it indicates that it has taken root. Dig out the branches with earth balls and plant them in pots. After that, according to the maintenance method of happiness tree, normal maintenance is OK

Sowing and propagation of happiness tree

Select seed

The seeds of happiness tree usually mature in December every year. It is recommended not to buy seeds at this time. Novices don't know how to save them, so it's difficult to plant happiness tree

Seed soaking and germination

In early March, buy plump and dry seeds. Soak the seeds in water for 3 ~ 4 hours and dry them after taking them out. The epidermis of the seeds of happiness tree is not very hard. Do not soak them for too long to prevent the seeds from rotting in water

Sow

The treated seeds are evenly planted in the soil. Each seed is spaced at a certain distance and covered with a thin layer of soil. Then cover the flowerpot with a protective film to ensure sufficient humidity for seed germination

After the seed germinates, remove the film and shade it properly. When there are 4 ~ 5 leaves, it can be planted in a pot

Strip propagation of happiness tree

Layering propagation is the most labor-saving method, but the disadvantage is that improper layering can not reproduce new plants and the pressed branches are difficult to grow

Strip pressing time

The spring of each year is the growing season of happiness tree. At this time, layering can improve the survival rate. In addition, in case of unsuccessful branch pressing, the branches shall be shortened in time, and the branches can grow again

Strip pressing method

Select two-year-old branches and gird them at the lower end of the branches. The girdling width is 2 ~ 3 times of the diameter

Then wrap the girdling place with soil and pinch it into a soil mass with a diameter of 8 ~ 10 cm. Then wrap the soil mass with plastic film and expose a small opening at the upper end to facilitate water supply. Then bind the peeled branches against the strong branches for fixation, so as not to affect the growth of the branches

After three quarters, a relatively complete root system will grow at the girdling place in autumn. At this time, it can be removed and planted in another basin