Horticulture :: Propagation :: Introduction
Medicinal plants

Glory lily (Gloriosa superba)

Planting material

  • Propagation through tubers. Select tubers weighing 40-60g.Sprouting is observed during July to August

Coleus (Coleus forskohlii)

Propagation : Terminal three to four nodal cuttings measuring 10 cm length is used

Geranium: Pelargonium graveolens (L) Hervitt.

Propagation: Geranium is propagated by stem cuttings.

Cuttings of about 10 cm taken from current season growth with a well formed crown of leaves with 3 - 4 nodes and terminal bud and raised in polythene bags of 10 x 10 cm size.

Thorough field preparation leading to fine tilth condition is essential.

Pits of 30 x 30 cm size are dug and cattle manure at 250 g/pit is applied and rooted cuttings of 2 months age are planted at a spacing of 45 x 45 cm during April - May

Patchouli; Pogostemon patchouli Hook.

Propagation: Rooted stem cutting of 15-20 cm are used

Mint: Mentha sp

Propagation and planting: Rooted stem cuttings

Update on: July 2015
 

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