Illustrated guide on how to propagate bougainvillea using flower soil
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Nowadays, it is increasingly popular to propagate bougainvillea using flower soil. Some flower enthusiasts even hope to see an illustrated guide on this. Fortunately, a flower enthusiast has recorded their process of propagating bougainvillea using flower soil, and it's very detailed. Flower enthusiasts who prefer illustrated guides are in for a treat!
I. Preparation of flower soil:
Whether it's flower soil taken from cut flowers, from the roadside, or bought from a flower shop, cut it into small blocks of about 2x2x4cm according to the needs of propagation and set them aside.
II. Preparation of bougainvillea cuttings:
Cut strong branches that have become woody or semi-woody in the current year, about 10-15cm long, leaving 2-3 leaves at the top, and removing the bottom 5cm. Make a 45-degree diagonal cut at the very bottom of the branch with a sharp knife or blade, then soak it in root-promoting water.
III. Insert the cutting into the flower soil block, with the depth being about 1/2 to 2/3 of the block. Then soak the flower soil block thoroughly in water (you can also moisten it first before inserting). If there are many varieties of cuttings, make sure to label them to avoid confusion.
IV. Place the cuttings in a tray, cover them with a transparent plastic dome, and put them in an environment with ample scattered light. Pay attention to moisture retention and ventilation. Under conditions above 20℃, it will take about 30 days for white roots to穿透 through the flower soil block, indicating that they have survived. You can then plant them with the flower soil block into pots. After planting, continue to moisten and care for them for a period before managing them normally.
Additional notes:
1. Flower soil blocks have good water absorption, moisture retention, and ventilation properties, making them very suitable for propagation of young seedlings. This can save beginners the trouble of preparing propagation substrates, and the cost is not high. A large block of flower soil sold in stores for 5 yuan can be cut into about 80-100 small blocks.
2. Selection of cuttings: Based on several years of practice, old branches from the previous year and thick branches with a diameter of more than 0.5cm are not very suitable for propagation in flower soil. Water propagation or sand propagation is more suitable. Try to choose strong branches from the current year, as very tender branches cannot be used. Weak branches have a low survival rate, but overgrown branches can be used.
3. About root-promoting water: Flower soil propagation can survive without soaking in root-promoting water, but using it can increase the survival rate. You can buy small packs of root powder (naphthylacetic acid) in the花鸟 market, dissolve it in water according to the instructions, usually with higher concentration for a shorter soak time and lower concentration for a longer soak time. I am accustomed to using 1% concentration for 0.5-1 hour.
4. Care and management during the propagation period: The most important thing is to keep the moisture and ventilation. Insufficient moisture will cause the leaves to wilt and burn. You should check regularly. If the flower soil block dries out and the leaves wilt, spray some water, but also make sure it is not airtight, as a hot and stuffy environment can cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Keep the temperature around 20-25℃ and avoid direct sunlight.
The detailed content of the illustrated guide on propagating bougainvillea using flower soil has been shared above. I hope it can be of help to you!