How to breed Epimedium

Breeding time

The propagation time of ramets is before germination in spring. Spring and autumn are the most suitable seasons for plant division.

Breeding and plant selection

Generally, Leymus chinensis plants of about 3 years old are used to divide plants.

Specific method

Cut young plants or underground rhizomes from adult plants and plant them separately. Cutting can be done in a well-drained sand bed in autumn, and strong new seedlings can be cut and transplanted after taking root.

Cutting propagation of Leymus chinensis

Breeding time

Leymus chinensis can be cut during the growing period, but it is usually cut in April-May every year.

Breeding and plant selection

From April to May, about 10cm of new shoots were collected.

Specific method

Cut directly in the pot soil and insert 2-3 plants into each pot. Pay attention to moisturizing after cutting, and you can take root in about 2 weeks. It takes about 10 days for new buds to be fertilized after germination. When the new shoot grows to about 10cm, only two nodes are left, the top shoot is pinched off, the plant height is controlled, and the plant branching is promoted.

Cutting maintenance

Adequate sunshine should be given during the growing period and proper shade should be given in summer. Pay attention to moisturizing. When the weather is dry, spray water on the leaves to keep them moist. The first time; Manure should be applied twice after the flowers fall behind to promote the growth of new buds. In winter, the Leymus chinensis in Yangjiang moves to the leeward side.