How to propagate Bougainvillea for the highest survival rate
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Recently, I've heard many people say that the temperature in summer is high, and others' Bougainvillea cuttings have survived, but why do mine either rot or fail to grow roots? In fact, propagating Bougainvillea is very simple; you just need to pay attention to the following points.
First, choose the branches. It is not suitable to use tender branches for propagating Bougainvillea. It's best to choose semi-woody or woody branches, definitely not the very soft ones with green bark, as they are difficult to root. Choose semi-woody branches with higher hardness, keep the branch length around 10 centimeters, cut off all the leaves at the bottom, leaving only two complete leaves at the top, then cut each of the two top leaves in half. Trim the bottom of the branch diagonally, find some rooting hormone to dilute in water, and soak the bottom of the branch in the water for about half an hour.
Second, soil selection. The soil for propagating Bougainvillea must be breathable and sterile. When preparing the soil, try to add some perlite, vermiculite, etc., to ensure good breathability and water permeability. You can also mix some myclobutanil into the soil to prevent the growth of fungi that may cause the branches to rot. After preparing the soil, choose a small pot to plant the cuttings.
Third, the propagation method. Insert the bottom of the branch into the soil about 2 to 3 centimeters, water it thoroughly after planting, preferably adding some rooting hormone and myclobutanil. Place the cuttings in a well-ventilated area with diffused light, not in direct sunlight or complete darkness. Ensure good ventilation, and spray water 2 to 3 times a day. If you don't want to spray water, you can find a large container, put the cuttings inside, cover the top with a plastic film, and create an arch shape. Make several holes in the plastic film, and place it in a well-ventilated area with diffused light. Check it regularly, and water thoroughly if the soil surface is dry. As long as the temperature for propagation is above 20 degrees Celsius, the roots of the Bougainvillea cuttings will start to grow in about 45 days, and in about two months, the roots will be very well-developed.
This is the simplest and fastest method to propagate Bougainvillea, with a survival rate of up to 100%. If you follow these points, you won't encounter any problems. Many gardening enthusiasts are eager to see their cuttings grow roots quickly, often pulling them out to check, which is wrong. Bougainvillea roots very slowly, and even after half a month to a month, when it seems to sprout, it doesn't actually have roots. It usually takes about 45 days for Bougainvillea to grow roots and about two months to establish a good root system. Pulling it out to check will cause the propagation to fail and may lead to blackened stems and leaf drop.
That's all about how to propagate Bougainvillea for the highest survival rate and the specific introduction of tips for caring for Bougainvillea. I hope it brings some floral knowledge to plant enthusiasts.