How to propagate water hyacinth and what to pay attention to

How to reproduce water hyacinth

The main ways of propagating water hyacinth are division and sowing. Water hyacinth can be propagated by seeds, and the natural reproduction method is seed sowing. Water hyacinth propagates fastest by division.

Water hyacinth reproduction time

The planting time of water hyacinth is mostly in spring from March to April. Because the climate is mild at this time, the latent buds are in the germination and leafing stage, with the strongest activity and the best effect.

Water hyacinth propagation method

Water hyacinth division propagation

Water hyacinth has many axillary buds, all of which can develop into new plants. Therefore, during the peak growth season of water hyacinth, you can choose longer creeping branches, break them off and plant them separately. If they are carefully cared for, they will soon form independent new plants.

Water hyacinth cutting propagation

Usually water hyacinth can be propagated not only by division, but also by cuttings. You can pick the leaves close to the base, and then spray the wounds of the leaves with carbendazim to promote rapid healing of the wounds, and then insert them into the soil.

Water hyacinth seed propagation

Seeds can be obtained after water hyacinth blooms. Choose the full seeds for sowing. Generally, they can be sown on the water surface from late February to early March. Maintain the temperature at 30 degrees and it will germinate after 1-2 weeks of maintenance.

Hydroponic water hyacinth propagation

The best time for hydroponics of water hyacinth is from February to March. Soak the plump and yellowish brown seeds in warm water at 25-30 degrees for 10 days, then sow them on the water surface and maintain the temperature at around 30 degrees for 7-10 days for them to germinate. When the seedlings grow 5-6 leaves, they can be transplanted.

Water hyacinth breeding precautions

1. Watering tips: Water hyacinth likes a humid environment and has a greater demand for water during its vigorous growth period. At this time, you should water it frequently to promote growth. During the flower bud differentiation period, you should control watering to promote flower bud differentiation.

2. Pruning tips: When pruning water hyacinth, prune it once in spring to trim off the withered and wilted leaves or dead branches, which is conducive to better growth of water hyacinth.

3. Replacement of potting soil: When transplanting water hyacinth to a new pot, it is necessary to retain some of the old soil to prevent the plant from becoming unable to adapt due to sudden changes in the environment.