It works with these methods

Propagation by seeds

You can buy the seeds for that Tulip tree rarely. However, if you have ripe and vigorous seeds on your own Tulip tree then you can sowing and try growing on the windowsill or in a warm greenhouse once. The ideal time for this is September, so keep the seeds you selected until then.

Put the seeds in a container with Potting soilso that they are thinly covered with earth. Slightly moisten the seeds and soil and pull a transparent film over the container. This will keep the humidity constant and the seedlings have to water less.

For germination, the seeds need an even temperature between around 20 ° C and 26 ° C and sufficient light, but no direct sunlight. Use only soft, lime-free water for watering.

Propagation with the help of cuttings

Cuttings cut Best in spring. You should be approx. 15 cm long, healthy and strong. To grow, 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 quite helpful.

Caring for the young plants

The seedlings and young plants of the tulip tree are quite sensitive, as are they, by the way root of the mature tree. With a size of about 10 cm, the seedlings can be carefully pricked out. You should definitely spend the first winter in a warm place. Only when the first parts of the plant are woody can you put your little tulip tree in the garden transplant.

The essentials in brief:

• Difficult and tedious reproduction
• Cuttings approx. Cut 15 cm long, set in spring
• Sow in September
• keep both evenly moist
• Avoid waterlogging
• Germination temperature between 20 ° C and 26 ° C
• Young plants are not hardy