How to reproduce Portulaca grandiflora

How to sow seeds

Except in cold winters, Portulaca oleracea can be propagated by seeds. Because its seeds are very small, please press the surface of the soil after planting them in the soil so that the seeds are in full contact. After the seeds are sown into the soil, their growth space should be ensured to be warm and moist enough. Usually after about ten days, when they germinate and grow into seedlings, they can be moved into pots for cultivation. Regular fertilization can ensure its survival and healthy growth.

How to take cuttings

For double-petal varieties of this flower, propagation is often carried out by cuttings. In summer, cut off about 5 cm from the top of the tender stem and insert it into a hole in the soil prepared in advance, no more than 2 cm deep. If more than one plant is being grafted, the spacing should be 2 cm and they should not be too crowded. After planting, water it to maintain sufficient humidity until it survives.

How to divide a plant

Portulaca grandiflora can also be propagated by division. In summer, the old pods should be dug out, and then the ones with better growth should be selected and divided into small pods for planting. The distance between rows should be 30 cm, and the distance between plants and columns should be 7-10 cm. Afterwards, apply fertilizer to supplement nutrients. When propagating by division, top dressing is required when new seedlings grow out after planting, and then weeds can be removed and the soil loosened in time. In order to ensure that it survives the winter smoothly, top dressing is required once in late September and November.

In summary, Portulaca grandiflora is easy to propagate, and there are various ways to propagate it. You can choose the appropriate method to propagate it according to your own situation. But at the same time, pay attention to the required conditions!