How to propagate Tillandsia and what to pay attention to

How to reproduce Tillandsia

The most common method of propagating Tillandsia is cutting propagation. Choose a healthy Tillandsia, cut off 10 cm long suckers, disinfect the wound with disinfectant and dry it, insert it into the humus layer of soil, and lightly compact it with your hands.

Tillandsia seed propagation

Tillandsia seeds can be propagated. The harvested seeds should be disinfected and planted in the soil without covering them with soil. Covering with glass or film to keep it moist can make it germinate faster. It is best to control the temperature between 24 and 26 degrees. The seeds will begin to germinate in about 7-15 days.

How to propagate Tillandsia quickly

Tillandsia is generally propagated by cuttings. Choose healthy branches and insert them into the soil. Wait for a month and it will grow normally. The time for division propagation is around April. Divide the mother plant into several new plants and then plant them in the soil. Tillandsia can also be propagated by sowing. Sow good quality seeds in the soil and wait for a week for them to break through the soil.

Tillandsia breeding time

The best time to breed Tillandsia is in spring, because the temperature during this period, neither too cold nor too hot, is very suitable for its growth. In addition, the temperature in autumn is also suitable for breeding.

Method of propagating Tillandsia

Propagation of Tillandsia by division

1. First, get a pot of mature Tillandsia, then carefully take the mother plant out of the pot, clean the old soil at the roots, and then smooth out the roots of the mother plant to allow it to stretch out.

2. Next, use a sterilized sharp knife to cut the mother plant together with the root system. Normally, a mature plant can be divided and cut into more than two seedlings, and the separated seedlings will have corresponding root systems.

3. After the mother plant is divided into seedlings, the leaves need to be pruned appropriately. This can reduce excessive water consumption and evaporation, which is more conducive to plant survival. At the same time, the old and weak roots need to be properly cut off to retain the thick root system.

4. After pruning the roots and cutting the leaves of the seedlings, it is recommended to apply carbendazim or wood ash to the wound part of the root system to sterilize and disinfect and promote wound healing.

Tillandsia cutting propagation

Choose a healthy Tillandsia, cut off 10 cm long suckers, disinfect the wound with disinfectant and dry it, insert it into the humus layer of soil, and compact it lightly with your hands. During maintenance, ensure that the growth temperature of the plant is kept constant to avoid excessive temperature differences between day and night, which will affect the growth of the plant. Wait for a month for the new plant to grow roots and place it in a place with scattered light.

Tillandsia sowing propagation

Tillandsia seeds are generally very difficult to obtain and are obtained through artificial powdering. The soil is mixed with river soil, humus soil, and perlite in a ratio of 1:3:2. The seeds are then evenly sprinkled on the soil and covered with breathable plastic wrap. After a week, the seeds will break through the soil.

Precautions for breeding of Tillandsia

Half a year after planting the Tillandsia, it is time to repot it. Dig the Tillandsia out of the soil, remove the soil attached to the roots, and then replant it in the prepared new soil. Do not press the soil too tightly, and pay attention to the ventilation of the roots. After the plant adapts to the new environment, you can water and fertilize it.