If you are looking for quick success, then propagating tulip trees is not recommended. It is very tedious and not always crowned with success. In addition, many years pass before the first flowering.
The best way to propagate the tulip tree is to use seeds you collect yourself
Propagation by seeds
You can rarely buy the seeds for the tulip tree. However, if you find mature and vigorous seeds on your own tulip tree, you can try sowing and growing on the windowsill or in a warm greenhouse. The ideal time for this is September, save the selected seeds until then.
Put the seeds in a container with potting soil so that they are thinly covered with soil. Lightly moisten the seeds and soil and cover the jar with a clear sheet. This will keep the moisture constant and you will need to water the seedlings less.
For germination, the seeds need an even temperature between about 20 °C and 26 °C and sufficient light, but no direct sunlight. Only use soft, low-lime water for watering.
Propagation by cuttings
Cuttings are best cut in spring. They should be about 15 cm long, healthy and strong. For cultivation, they need the same conditions as seeds, i.e. moist substrate and temperatures between 20 °C and 26 °C. Rooting powder is not absolutely necessary, but definitely helpful.
The care of the young plants
The seedlings and young plants of the tulip tree are quite delicate, as are the roots of the mature tree. With a size of about 10 cm, the seedlings can be pricked out carefully. They should definitely spend the first winter in a warm place. Only when the first parts of the plant have lignified can you transplant your small tulip tree into the garden.
The essentials in brief:
- Propagation difficult and tedious
- Cut cuttings about 15 cm long, plant in spring
- Sow in September
- keep both evenly moist
- Avoid waterlogging
- Germination temperature between 20 °C and 26 °C
- Young plants not hardy
tips
Tulip tree propagation is not suitable for beginners, it requires expertise and patience.