Propagation mode of chopsticks

Iron chopsticks are a kind of rare flowers that bloom in winter and spring. They are native to China, mostly distributed in Sichuan, Gansu, Shaanxi and other places. They like Yin and wet. Most of them are of low plant type, and their leaves and flowers are peculiar in appearance, which is not vulgar and not gaudy, so they are highly praised in the flower market recently. It can be planted indoors in a pot, or in a garden with other flowers and grass, so as to improve the three-dimensional ornamental. But as the saying goes, it's hard to plant trees with beautiful flowers. Let's briefly talk about its breeding mode and growth preferences. In general, there are three ways of propagation of chopsticks: seed propagation, split propagation and culture medium tissue culture propagation. The first two ways are usually used in domestic use, while the third way is often used in commercial use.

I. seed reproduction

When the seed coat of the fruit turns from green to yellow, it is generally in the middle of May, and the seeds are picked and dried in the shade. After picking, it can be planted in the spring of the second year after dormancy, or in the summer of that year. The iron chopsticks like shade and humidity. The nursery should choose the environment away from light and humidity. A layer of humus of three to five centimeters shall be laid on the ground bed, and then the disinfectant shall be sprayed. As spring seeds are stored dry for a period of time, they need to be soaked in warm water for two to three days, and the water temperature should not be too high. A shallow ditch of three to five centimeters is drawn on the nursery, with a spacing of 20 cm. Seeds are sown in the ditch, the bed is paved, and finally covered with a shading film. Keep away from the sun and keep wet.

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2. Seedling propagation

When summer and autumn intersect to start seedlings, the rhizome with about 2 flower buds can be transplanted. After transplantation, the management and sowing propagation method can be basically transplanted. Pay attention to avoid light and moisturize.

Note: iron chopsticks generally grow in brown soil or gravelly soil with more sand and gravel in the wild environment, with sufficient supply of fertilizer and water and good growth. However, it should be noted that the early spring flowering and high temperature in summer are not suitable for topdressing, so as to avoid flower falling or root burning. When the temperature is too high, pay attention to increase the amount of water. Due to the particularity of its growing season, there are few diseases and insect pests, but it is necessary to clean up weeds in time to avoid the influence of weeds competing for fertilizer and water on plant growth. Generally, it does not bloom in the same year after breeding.

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As a rare variety that doesn't bloom in early spring, iron chopsticks add color to the monotonous spring, so it has an irreplaceable special position in horticulture. I hope this article can make us less detours on the way of breeding iron chopsticks, and can harvest the beauty that belongs to our early spring

Flowers of Iron Chopsticks