How to sow and layer hibiscus

Hibiscus sowing

Sowing time

Generally speaking, the best time to sow is April in spring. After the fruits ripen in October, seeds can be collected in November-December. After the seeds are peeled out, they are placed in a low-temperature and dry place, and can be sown in April of the following spring.

Sowing method

It is best to choose peat soil for sowing. If you don’t have it, you can use ordinary sowing media. Because the germination rate of hibiscus is quite high, you can rest assured. After sowing, cover with appropriate soil, about 1 cm thick, and then water. Water thoroughly, but be careful not to water the soil. It is best to cover the seeds with film when the temperature is relatively low in early spring, which is conducive to moisturizing and heat preservation and promotes the germination of hibiscus.

Hibiscus layering

Select branches

Generally, layering is carried out during the active growth period of the plant. Choose the appropriate branches you like and prune them. Then use a sharp knife to make a ring cut on the lower part of the branch, and then peel off the bark, about 1-2 cm wide.

Layering

Take a beverage bottle, make it into the shape of a funnel, then cut it in the middle, put it on the place where you just peeled the skin, and then tie it with metal wire. Put culture soil and other water-retaining planting materials in the bottle, and wrap the outside of the bottle with plastic cloth to prevent water and soil leakage. It usually takes 2-3 months for the seeds to take root.

manage

Water the plants, then wrap the plastic sheet into a ball and stuff it into the top of the funnel onto the exposed planting material, which can effectively reduce evaporation. Then add water every few days to maintain a certain humidity. After waiting patiently for a while, you can saw off the branches and plant them.

The above is the method of sowing and layering hibiscus. It is actually not difficult. I hope everyone can learn it.