How to propagate Nandina domestica

Seed propagation of Nandina domestica

Nandina domestica can be propagated by seeds. Pick the seeds of Nandina domestica in autumn and plant them immediately after picking them. After sowing the seeds, cover them with wood ash and fine soil. In the second year, the seedlings grow slowly, so daily care must be done, including loosening the soil, weeding, and applying some lighter fertilizers. Transplantation can be carried out after three years of cultivation. It is more suitable to carry out transplantation after the spring rain. The seedlings should be dug up with soil. This way, the survival rate of transplanted Nandina domestica will be higher.

Propagation of Nandina domestica by division

When we use the division method to propagate Nandina domestica, it is suitable to do it in spring or autumn. Dig out the whole plant of Nandina domestica, shake off the soil at the roots, and cut off the narrow part of the root joint. This will divide it into two or three plants. Also cut off some of the larger leaves, so that the divided plants can be planted in the soil. Generally, we will cultivate it for one or two years and it will bloom and bear fruit.

Cutting propagation of Nandina domestica

Nandina domestica can also be propagated by cuttings. Cutting activities are mainly carried out in spring and summer. First, we need to select a Nandina domestica that has been growing for a year, cut a branch about 15 cm long, and plant it directly in the soil. It is best to choose relatively moist and fertile sandy soil. After planting, pay attention to shading the cuttings and cover them with plastic sheeting to keep them moist. Do not loosen the soil or apply fertilizer before they take root.