If you love display leaves and can't get enough of them, you can simply propagate your existing plants. There are several ways to do this.
As a decorative flowering plant, the Rodgersia draws attention to itself. The desire to propagate the plants in order to plant more display leaves or to give away the ornamental plant from Asia quickly becomes loud. The purchase of the plants is also expensive enough. It is therefore worthwhile in two respects to propagate the plants. Hobby gardeners can find out here how they can soon enjoy self-grown display leaves.
Propagation is possible using the following methods:
- root division
- Sowing
Propagate the record sheet by root division
Even if the record leaf hardly proliferates, the plant develops underground rhizomes. This allows the record sheet to be easily divided and thus multiplied. Spring is the right time to do this, before the plants' growing season begins. To get to the rhizomes, you need to partially uncover the root area. However, the plant does not have to be completely removed from the ground. This would not be beneficial either, because record sheets do not want to be implemented. If a rhizome has been uncovered, it can be severed over a length of about 15 centimetres.
Tip: Use a sharp spade or knife to cut off the rhizome so that the cut edges are straight and the plant is not injured unnecessarily.
So that the section can ultimately sprout, there should be one or two buds. The wound on the mother plant should be treated immediately with charcoal ash or treated with a wound sealant such as Substral's Naturen Bio Wound Balm. Now the rhizome can be planted in its new location. The sprouting will usually take place quite quickly.
Propagation by division step by step:
1. Partially expose the root area
2. Plant stays in the ground
3. Section off the rhizome with a sharp, germ-free tool
4. Apply wound sealant
5. Plant the rhizome in a new location
6. Wait for budding
Sow the record sheet
Sowing the record sheet seems easy, as the plant has more than enough seeds in its capsules. But mostly the plants are hybrids. The seeds germinate less well and with germination the guesswork begins. The seedlings rarely resemble the mother plant and a wide range of record sheet varieties is possible.
Tip: Seeds of the same variety are available from specialist retailers.
Flat seed containers are best for growing. The seeds are placed on moss or moistened cotton wool. Covering the container with cling film speeds up germination. Keeping the seeds moist with willow water also promotes early germination.
Warning: The seeds are not covered with soil.
The seeds of the record sheet have a high light requirement. They are cultivated in a light location. With the help of a water sprayer, constant moisture is ensured. At room temperature, germination will begin within a few days.
Propagation by seed in keywords:
1. Obtain seeds from an existing plant or buy them commercially
2. Prepare a flat seed tray
3. Choose moss or cotton wool as a base
4. Moisten the material
5. Apply seeds
6. Do not cover the seeds
7. Seal the planter with cling film
8. Set up the seed tray in a bright place
9. Germination will take place within a few days
Propagation of the record sheet at a glance
| Propagation method | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Division | • Sufficiently developed plants can be divided. • To do this, the soil must be exposed until the rhizome can be reached. • Rhizomes should be budded and grow to about 15 centimeters in length cut. • The rhizome can be planted in a separate location and sprout quickly. |
| Cultivation | • Seeds should be grown in a shallow seed tray. • The seeds are germinated uncovered. • The seed pot should be bright and warm. • The Irrigation is done with a water sprayer. |
The types of propagation with their advantages and disadvantages
| Propagation method | Advantages | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| root division | ✔ Dividing the roots is uncomplicated and you get an independent plant with little effort. | ✘ There must be a sufficientdeveloped mother plant must be present. ✘ When the rhizome divides, injuries to the root network can occur. |
| Sowing | ✔ Numerous young plants can be obtained inexpensively. | ✘ It takes patience until strong plants have developed. ✘ Seeds obtained from your own plant are often not of the same variety. |
What happens to the young plants?
Germination begins after just a few days. Once the young plants have formed their first leaves, they are placed in their own plant pots. These are filled with potting soil. The location can now be chosen a little cooler. Since young plants are sensitive to frost and have not yet developed a sufficiently stable root system, the seedlings should be cultivated indoors during the cold season. A location near the heating would not be advantageous. It is best to overwinter young record leaves in the conservatory or in the unheated stairwell.
After winter, the young plants can be planted outdoors. To avoid damage from late frosts, do not plant out before mid-May.
What should be considered when caring for young plants?
Care for the record sheet is quite uncomplicated. They grow quickly and flower in their second year. From the beginning it is important to water the record sheet sufficiently. The soil should always feel damp. However, it must not come to waterlogging. The delicate root network is particularly sensitive and quickly begins to rot.
Tip: Drainage protects the young plants from waterlogging.
The nutrient requirement of the sheet is rather moderate. Already at the time of planting, the soil can be enriched with mature compost or horn shavings. Then the young plants are supplied with long-term fertilizer. To promote flowering, a complete fertilizer for flowering plants can be applied during the growth phase.