Camellia propagation method, how to propagate camellia

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1. Cuttings

2. Grafting

3. High pressure

4. Sowing

There are four methods of propagating camellias. The cutting method is more commonly used and is mostly carried out in September. Cut the semi-lignified branches, dip the bottom into indolebutyric acid and insert them into a sand basin. Camellia oleifera is often used as rootstock for grafting. The scion and rootstock are cut diagonally and then tied together. High pressure requires selecting thin branches, girdling them at a certain distance from the top, and wrapping them with moist soil. Sowing needs to be sown immediately after sowing. After sowing, cover with a layer of film and wait for seedlings to emerge.

1. Cutting

Cutting is one of the commonly used propagation methods of camellia. It is relatively simple to operate and has a high survival rate. Usually cuttings are done in September, but they can also be taken in spring. First, select a plant that is growing vigorously and free from diseases and insect pests, cut off its semi-lignified branches, remove the leaves at the base, and keep the top three leaves. Cut the bottom of the branch into an oblique cut, immerse it in the indolebutyric acid solution, take it out after 5-15 minutes, and insert it into a sand pot or vermiculite. Roots usually take 60 days.

2. Grafting

Camellia grafting It can usually be performed from Qingming Festival to Mid-Autumn Festival. Camellia oleifera is generally used as the rootstock. The rootstock is planted in a flower pot and the top is cut into a slope. The scion should be made from a branch with good growth, and the bottom needs to be cut obliquely to ensure that it can fit together with the cut of the rootstock, and then it can be wrapped with plastic film. After grafting, you need to water it twice a day, and it usually heals after two months.

3. High pressure

Camellia also Can be propagated using the high pressure method. Select the thinner branches on the plant and girdle them 15-25 cm from the top. The width of the girdling is about 5-8 mm. Then put a plastic film on the peeled area, fill it with moist peat soil or leaf mold, and wrap the wound. Spray water regularly to keep it moist. When the wound takes root, you can cut it off and replant it.

4. Sowing

Sowing of Camellia The fruits mature in autumn, and the seeds can be harvested and sown at this time, or they can be stored in sand and then sown in spring. Because the seed coat is relatively hard, it needs to be cut with a knife or soaked in warm water for a period of time before sowing. Prepare loose and fertile soil, sprinkle the seeds on the surface, spray water appropriately and cover with a layer of plastic film, wait until the seedlings emerge, and then remove it.

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