How to breed osmanthus fragrans, methods and matters needing attention

There are many propagation methods of Osmunda japonica, including grafting propagation, hardwood cutting, softwood cutting, meristem propagation and sowing propagation. Osmunda japonica seeds can be propagated. Seed propagation is a natural way to reproduce offspring, and cutting propagation is the fastest.

Hydroponic propagation of Osmunda japonica

Selecting branches is the first important task for the success of Osmunda japonica hydroponics. Before hydroponics of Osmunda japonica, we should first find a healthy and robust mother plant, cut off healthy and pest-free branches from it, obliquely cut the bottom incision, and remove some unnecessary branches and leaves for water cultivation.

Reproductive time of Osmunda japonica

The high survival rate of Lagerstroemia indica cuttings mainly depends on the cuttings selected. When hardwood cutting is used, it can be cut in March-April, when the survival rate is relatively high. When cuttings are used, they can be cut in July and August, and the survival rate is relatively high.

Propagation method of Osmunda japonica Thunb.

When the buds germinate in early spring in March, the sprouts at the roots of Lagerstroemia indica can be separated from the mother plant and planted separately. According to the growth situation, 2-3 or a single seedling can be planted and watered enough to survive.

Cutting propagation of Osmunda japonica

(1) hardwood cutting: from late March to early April, hardwood cutting is carried out before the branches germinate. Insert 15 cm-long annual stout branches on a loose and fertile seedbed with good drainage, expose the terminal buds, water them, and cover them with plastic film for moisture preservation and heat preservation. When the seedlings grow to 20 cm, remove the film and put on a sunshade net.

(2) Softwood cutting: Softwood cutting is usually in July-August every year, which is the vigorous growth period of new branches. First, select lignified branches with the length of 10 cm, leave two or three leaves on them, insert them into the soil, then water them, build a shade net to shade them, take root in about 20 days, and then uncover the film.

Sowing and propagation of Osmunda japonica

Osmanthus fragrans can be sown in March, directly drilled or spread on the seedbed, covered with a layer of soil, seeds need to be covered, and then covered with a layer of grass to promote germination. After about ten days, the grass was uncovered immediately after the seeds germinated and two leaves grew. Weeding among seedlings will be carried out after rain, and a small amount of fertilizer will be added in June and July.

Matters needing attention in the reproduction of Osmunda japonica

Lagerstroemia indica has strong adaptability to the environment and is easy to cultivate, but it is suitable for planting in deep and fertile sandy loam, and it is best to keep the soil slightly wet. Drainage should be done well in rainy season, and the ambient light should be kept well. If it is dark, it will grow weak and have small branches and leaves.