How to propagate sea daffodils

Cuttings of sea daffodils

The time for cuttings of sea daffodils is from May to September, but it is concentrated in autumn. When taking cuttings, the required materials are semi-lignified new branches, and it is generally better to choose one-year-old mature branches. After choosing the cuttings, you can cut them into 15-20 cm lengths and then carry out cuttings.

Note that after the sea daffodil is cut, the pot must be watered sufficiently and shaded. During the wintering period, the sea daffodil can be kept warm with plastic film to increase the survival rate. The growth rate of sea daffodil is relatively fast, and it can generally grow 40 to 50 centimeters in the same year.

Planting of sea daffodils

The seeds of the sea daffodil can be harvested in September and October. After harvesting, the fruits can be dried, crushed and filtered to obtain the seeds. When sowing, soak the seeds in cold water for 3 hours, wrap the soaked seeds with wet cotton cloth or wet paper towels to germinate, pay attention to maintain humidity, spray water every day, and keep in the shade.

After about a week, sow the seeds in aerated and leveled soil and cover them with about 1 cm of fine sand. Cover with plastic film to keep warm and retain moisture. After the seedlings have emerged, remove the plastic film to expose them to light and strengthen water management in the later stage. Pay attention to cold protection during the wintering of the seedlings. The seedlings can be transplanted after one year, and you can enjoy the sea daffodils in about 3 years.

Sea daffodil layering

Sea daffodils can be propagated by layering during the vigorous growth period of May to September, with June being the best time because the temperature is suitable at this time, the plants grow vigorously and are easy to root. Choose lower creeping branches as the branches are easier to root.

The layered plants can be separated from the mother plant in the winter of the same year or the spring of the following year. Water the tray in April and May when the weather turns warmer, using the capillary force of the soil to absorb the water.

Late management of sea daffodils

Fertilize the sea daffodil once before it sprouts in spring to meet its vigorous demand during the growing season. Apply fertilizer 2-3 times during the growing season to promote growth. Pruning should be done in early spring, cutting off old, weak and dead branches to promote the formation of new flower buds.

Remove the inflorescence in time after flowering to promote flowering next year. The pruning cycle is 2-3 years. Old branches over 3 years old should be pruned off appropriately to promote the growth of new branches.