How to propagate lantern flowers and precautions

Lantern flower reproduction method

Lantern flower can generally be propagated by cuttings or by sowing. Because it hardly produces seeds, it is not often propagated by seeds, but by cuttings, and the speed of cutting propagation is relatively fast.

Lantern flower breeding time

Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to choose spring as the time for cuttings of lantern flowers. This is the period of vigorous growth of the plant, the rooting process is the fastest, and the survival rate is also high.

Lantern flower propagation method

Lantern flower cutting propagation

Cut 1-2 year old, healthy, disease- and insect-free lantern flower branches, cut them into 6-10 cm cuttings each, keep 2-3 leaves on the top, cut off all the leaves on the bottom, soak its base in a potassium permanganate solution for 30 minutes, take it out and insert it directly into the substrate.

Lantern flower sowing propagation

Sprinkle the seeds of the lantern flower directly on the soil, control the temperature at 20-25℃, keep the soil moist, and place it in a cool place. The seeds will take root and sprout after a month.

Notes on the reproduction of lantern flowers

When propagating the lantern flower, you need to pay attention to placing the plant in a sunny place to receive light, but do not let it be exposed to direct sunlight. You can place it near the window.