The breeding method of Yunnan Camellia

Cutting method

This method is the simplest and can be completed in September, but if conditions permit, it can also be done in spring. Of course, you should choose branches that grow well, preferably semi-lignified branches. Remove the lower leaves and leave the three upper leaves. The cut at the bottom of the branch should be slanted and smooth to maximize its surface area for absorbing water. ?Soak in indolebutyric acid for up to a quarter of an hour, dry it, and then place it in the prepared pot. Here's a little tip, vermiculite would be better as a sand bed.

Adjoining method

The wood to be grafted close to the camellia should be oil-tea seedlings. The time is different from the time for cuttings. It is best to choose around the Qingming Festival. The temperature during this period is moderate, which is conducive to the success of grafting. The rootstock must be planted in the flowerpot first, and the part where the two are joined must be cut in half with a knife to ensure that the mouth is smooth. The cut parts of the two pieces are placed together and wrapped with plastic film. After wrapping, water it twice a day and it will heal in two months.

It should be noted that in February of the following year, the tail of the rootstock must be cut off before planting.

Leaf cutting method

If you want to use the purchased branches for cuttings but feel that it is not reliable, you can choose the leaf cutting method. The medium for cuttings must be mountain mud, but 30% river sand can also be mixed in. The choice of pot is also very important, it is best to choose a clay pot. The time is also different from the above two, the rainy season is the best. The leaves should be new leaves of one year, which are not only easy to take root but also will not rot. After inserting 2cm, compact the soil and let the soil absorb water. Place it in a location with good air circulation, and it will normally take root after a quarter.