How to propagate Helleborus and when to plant it

1. Seed propagation

1. Sowing time: You need to choose the right time to sow the iron chopsticks. You can sow in summer and autumn, or store it until spring. Both the growth and climate are suitable. It is very suitable for sowing and reproduction, and the survival rate is relatively high.

2. Collect seeds: Before sowing the iron chopsticks, you must collect the seeds. You can buy the seeds directly from the seed store, or you can collect the seeds through artificial pollination. Around mid-May, the color of the seed coat will change from green to yellow. At this time, harvest the seeds and place them in a cool place to dry.

3. Prepare the seedbed: The soil for the seedbed can be nutritious sandy soil, and humus needs to be spread under the soil surface, which can also provide sufficient nutrition to promote reproduction. After preparing the seedbed, you can spray disinfectant to kill bacteria and remove the germs and insect eggs inside.

4. Sowing seeds: After preparing the seedbed, you can sow the seeds and then cover them with soil to promote seed germination.

2. Division propagation

1. Time selection: The propagation of Helleborus can be chosen around October every year. At this time, the climate is cool and suitable, and it is in a growth state, which is conducive to division propagation.

2. Separate the plants: Take the iron chopstick plant out of the flowerpot, then prepare a sharp knife, cut it from the base, and divide it into several small plants, each of which should retain 2-3 flower buds.

4. Planting in pots: After the plants are divided, they can be planted in pots separately.