How to propagate chicken blood vine

Seed propagation of Millettia reticulata

The seed propagation of Millettia reticulata is relatively simple but requires a certain period of time.

The fruit ripening period of Millettia reticulata is in September. When the fruits begin to ripen, the seeds should be harvested in time. Dry the collected seeds in the sun, then seal and store them for sowing and propagation in the spring of the following year.

The specific method of sowing Cistanche is the same as that of other plants, but it should be noted that before sowing Cistanche, the seeds need to be germinated and soaked. They can only be sown when they appear white.

Cutting propagation of Millettia reticulata

The seed propagation of Millettia reticulata requires a fairly long period from sowing to plant maturity, so when propagating Millettia reticulata, the cutting method is adopted, which is convenient and simple.

Before propagation by cuttings, you need to do some preparation work, mainly preparing the cutting medium and cuttings. First, prepare a seedbed. The soil should be loose and fertile. The soil should be disinfected to kill any insect eggs or bacteria that may be in the soil. You can also add some base fertilizer to ensure that the chicken blood vine has enough nutrients for growth.

After preparing the seedbed, you will prepare to plant the iris. Choose 1 to 2 year old woody branches of Millettia reticulata that are thick, healthy and free of pests and diseases to make cuttings. Cut them to a length of about 15 cm, remove the leaves and then trim them. The roots of the cuttings can be trimmed obliquely to make it easier to distinguish the head and tail.

Soak the cuttings in rooting agent to facilitate rooting. Take them out and dry them, then insert them obliquely into the soil and water the seedbed thoroughly. It usually takes half a month to take root. When the cuttings of Cistanche deserticola begin to grow, they can grow healthily if they are watered and fertilized properly.