How to propagate Scutellaria barbata

The required container and cutting time of Scutellaria barbata

Before carrying out cuttings of Scutellaria barbata, please prepare a container with a water-permeable bottom, such as a plastic flower pot, porcelain pot, clay pot, etc. Place tiles at the bottom of the container where water is seeping. This will help water seepage and avoid dirtying the floor and windowsills. After that, you can fill it with culture soil and start cuttings. The cuttings of Scutellaria barbata can be carried out from early May to the end of August. When planting by cuttings, you can cut the top of the tender stem about 5 cm long of the Scutellaria barbata.

Cutting method of Scutellaria barbata

There is no need to remove the leaves when grafting Scutellaria barbata. Let the cut surface dry before grafting. When taking cuttings, you can choose vermiculite (a natural non-metallic mineral used for cuttings) as the medium, or you can directly insert it into the pot. You need to wet the potting soil in advance, and no other measures are required. Smooth the surface of the culture soil in the container, insert the cut tender branches of Scutellaria barbata into the holes poked by bamboo chopsticks, and the depth should not exceed two centimeters. In order to make the potted flowers take shape and become full as quickly as possible, you can keep a two-centimeter distance in the middle and plant multiple cuttings. Then water it enough to maintain a certain humidity. New cuttings need to maintain a certain humidity and can be shaded or not. Generally, they can survive in 10 to 15 days and then can be maintained normally.

Protection of Scutellaria barbata

During the flowering period, the bark stalk is prone to damage by blackworms and aphids. You can use dimethoate and dichlorvos spray to control diseases and pests. There is basically no disease during the growth period, so you only need to maintain a certain humidity and sufficient light. With careful maintenance, you can achieve the goal of continuous flowering and beautiful and bright colors. If you plant cuttings of multiple colors in one pot, the colorful flowers will bloom in the same pot, which will be more valuable and beautiful to appreciate.