61. Camellia reticulata

Common name(s): Camellia

Plant type: evergreen large shrub
Primary method of propagation: cutting
Alternate propagation method(s): seed, layering, grafting/budding

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip, leaf-bud
Time of year to take cuttings: early summer
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone : IBA TALC 8000 PPM
Rooting environment : intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting : 72-75 degrees F
Time to rooting : 6-8 weeks
Comment: Wound cuttings. Take cuttings when they turn from green to brown.

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: late summer
Time of year to sow seed: late summer
Seed treatment : scarification

Propagation by Layering

Type of Layering: air
Time of year to layer: spring
Wounding: one slanting cut 1/4-1/2 way through stem

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: summer
Type of graft: cleft, side veneer graft
Stock: rootstock: C. hiemalis 'Kanjiro'