How to propagate calamus and what to pay attention to

How to reproduce calamus

Calamus is generally propagated by division, cuttings, and sowing, with division being the main method of propagation. Its seeds can also be propagated, and its natural way of reproduction is seed propagation. Generally speaking, calamus propagates fastest by division.

Calamus breeding time

Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to choose spring as the time for propagation of calamus. This period is when the plant grows vigorously, and the temperature and humidity are also suitable, so the survival rate of propagation is relatively high.

How to propagate calamus

Propagation of calamus by division

Dig out the underground stems of calamus, wash them with clean water, remove the old roots, stems and dead leaves, then cut them into many pieces with a knife. Keep 3 to 4 new buds on each piece, and then plant them in the soil separately.

Propagation of Acorus calamus by cuttings

Cut the rhizome 2-3cm below the short stem or horizontal stem and leaf node of calamus as cuttings, choose a clay pot as the cutting pot, fill it with about 2/3 sand, then insert the cuttings into the soil, make it stand stably and then fill it with sand again so that the sand is higher than the growth point of the stem.

Sowing and propagation of calamus

Wash the harvested ripe red berries of calamus, sow them in the prepared potting soil, keep the soil moist, and keep the ambient temperature at around 20℃. They will sprout in early spring and can be transplanted and planted when the seedlings grow strong.

Notes on calamus breeding

The most commonly used method of propagating calamus is of course cuttings. According to the growth habits of calamus, it likes a warm environment, so it is best to choose spring and autumn for cuttings. At this time, the rooting rate of cuttings is higher. After cuttings, put the cutting pot in water, keep the water depth more than 10cm, the water temperature between 24 and 28℃, and it will take 15 to 20 days to take root, and then you can transplant it.