How to propagate purple bamboo plum and precautions

How to reproduce Purple Bamboo Plum

The main ways of propagating Purple Bamboo Plum are cuttings, division and sowing. Its seeds can be propagated. Generally, cuttings are the fastest and most commonly used.

The breeding time of purple bamboo plum

Purple Bamboo Plum can be propagated by cuttings all year round, but it is best to do it in autumn every year. The climate and temperature at this time are more conducive to recovery and growth, and the reproduction survival rate is high.

Methods of propagating purple bamboo plum

Propagation of Purple Bamboo Plum by division

Purple Bamboo Plum can be divided when repotting in spring. First, choose a lush purple bamboo plum potted plant, then use sterilized scissors to separate the roots. Each plant has roots, then transplant the cut plants into a flowerpot to make it a separate potted plant.

After transplanting, the purple bamboo plum needs to be topped and pruned in time to ensure that the plant can sprout new branches and leaves normally and grow healthily, and then restore the potted plant shape. Generally, each pot of purple bamboo plum is cultivated into about 4 potted plants through division, and the survival rate is still very high.

Cutting propagation of purple bamboo plum

When cuttings of Purple Bamboo Plum should be made, there should be three or four leaf nodes on each cutting, and the soil should be moist, with a humidity of two or three centimeters. After insertion, cover with plastic film and keep in a cool, moist and ventilated environment. It will take about half a month for the cuttings to take root and survive.

Seed propagation of purple bamboo plum

After the purple bamboo plum blooms, you can collect seeds, but seeds are difficult to obtain, and sowing propagation is not suitable for indoor operations, so this method is rarely used.

Propagation of Purple Bamboo Plum in Hydroponics

Before hydroponically growing purple bamboo plum, you need to choose a suitable container. Choose a container that is small on the top and large on the bottom to facilitate the growth of the root system. Then add clean water to the container. In the later stage, you need to change the water frequently and observe the changes in its root system. If it grows normally, the time for changing water can be extended. After the roots grow, it means that the hydroponics has been successful.

Things to note when breeding Purple Bamboo Plum

When cutting purple bamboo plum, pay attention to the depth and maintenance temperature. Do not insert it too deep, about two or three centimeters will be enough. Then compact the soil, wrap it with plastic film, and keep it moist. The temperature should be around 20 degrees.