Cycad propagation method

Seed propagation of cycads

After collecting cycad seeds in late autumn, they can be sown immediately after collection, or stored in sand and wait until the spring of the following year for spot sowing. Cycad seeds are suitable for spot sowing in pots, with the soil covering depth of about 2 cm. After sowing, place them in an environment with a temperature of 30-33℃, and they will generally germinate in about two weeks. Cycad seedlings need to be cultivated for 2-4 years before they can be transplanted.

Tillering propagation of cycads

It is suitable to be carried out between January and February in early spring.

Take tiller buds

The germination sites of Cycas revoluta tillers are concentrated at the base and trunk of the stem. It is appropriate to select plump tillers that are more than 3 years old or have 4 or 5 leaves as breeding materials. Be careful not to choose sucker buds that are too tender as they are difficult to survive. Use a sharp knife to cut the tiller buds from the base. Pay close attention and be careful when cutting to minimize damage to the stem bark. The rooted tiller buds can be directly planted in a well-drained and breathable culture soil rich in humus for management. If the tiller buds have not taken root, they should be placed in a cool and ventilated place for about 2 or 3 days, and then the rooting treatment can be carried out after the incision is slightly dry.

Rooting

It is best to treat the wound before planting to prevent it from rotting. Generally, you can apply wood ash, sulfur powder, etc. Then plant it in plain sand with the depth of the substrate about half the height of the tiller buds. Water it once and place it in a well-lit place indoors for maintenance. Generally, new roots will sprout in about 2 months, and 1-2 new leaves will grow in about 3-4 months.

Transplanting

After all the new leaves have unfolded, you can move them into the culture soil for management. The culture soil is generally made of leaf mold, mycorrhizal soil, river sand and calcium magnesium phosphate fertilizer in a ratio of 9:4:6:1.

Propagation of Cycads by Trunk Cutting

Cut the cycad trunk into segments of about 10 cm in length, bury them in sandy soil, cover them to a depth of about 4-6 cm, keep the soil moist, and wait until the trunk sprouts new buds before transplanting them.