How to propagate Michelia and what to pay attention to

Michelia reproduction method

There are generally only two ways to propagate Michelia, one is cutting propagation, and the other is seed propagation. The survival rate of both propagation methods is relatively high, but relatively speaking, the growth rate of cutting propagation is faster.

Michelia seeds can be propagated by sowing, but its growth cycle is relatively long.

Michelia reproduces naturally through sowing. When caring for it, it needs a suitable growth temperature, which is more conducive to germination.

When caring for Michelia, it needs a suitable growth temperature and should be propagated by cuttings.

Michelia reproduction time

Michelia is generally maintained in April every year because this time is its growing season, so the survival rate is relatively high, and the growth rate is relatively fast. Under suitable temperature, the rooting speed is also good.

Michelia propagation method

Michelia cutting propagation

When Michelia is propagated by cuttings, more plants can be produced in a short period of time. The more suitable time for cuttings is spring and summer. You need to choose one- to two-year-old branches that are ten to fifteen centimeters long, cut off the lower leaves, use a mixture of loess and river sand as the substrate, and insert them into the seedbed.

Michelia sowing propagation

Michelia is propagated by sowing, which is more suitable for large-scale reproduction, but the flowering time is relatively late and the flowers are slightly smaller. Sowing can be done from the end of February to the beginning of March of the following year, or through harvesting and sowing, or through sand storage.

Precautions for propagation of Michelia

When planting Michelia, you need to be careful. It is not tolerant to barrenness. When preparing the soil, you need to add an appropriate amount of base fertilizer to improve soil fertility. It should be placed in a semi-shaded environment for maintenance, and the temperature should be maintained between 15-25 degrees. Even in winter, it should be kept above 5 degrees.