How to propagate gardenia cuttings to root
An in-depth explanation for netizens on how to propagate gardenia cuttings to root and the care methods for gardenias after they form flower buds, let's learn about it together next.
Is it easy to propagate gardenias? Gardenias are very easy to propagate. There are generally two methods for propagating gardenias: one is by using water, and the other is by using soil. When propagating in water, be careful not to place it in a very sunny spot, but rather in a bright or diffused light area. During the propagation process, change the water every 1-2 days. If you have a rooting hormone, you can add a couple of drops. Under normal conditions, the roots will grow and become healthy within 7-15 days.
Using soil for propagation is also very simple. We need to select young, not hardened branches of gardenias, cut an oblique opening at the bottom, retain a few leaves, and plant them in loose, breathable soil. After planting, remember to disinfect the soil, water thoroughly the first time, and you can add carbendazim to prevent fungi in the soil, which may cause the gardenia's wound to rot. Then place it in a well-ventilated area with diffused light. Spray water on the leaves in the morning, afternoon, and evening to maintain humidity. Without any issues, in about half a month, you will start to notice visible new growth and the roots gradually developing.
If the container for your cuttings is small, and you see it growing明显, you can sprinkle some slow-release fertilizer on the surface of the potting soil. Be careful not to use high-concentration fertilizer. Since it has just grown roots, which are white and tender, it is very sensitive to fertilizer. The soil we use for propagation contains certain nutrients, which are enough for it to grow roots. How long does it take from visible growth to fertilization? Generally, from propagation to the first application of water-soluble fertilizer takes about a month. By then, the nutrients in the potting soil are almost used up, the roots are well-developed, and the additional nutrients can be absorbed quickly, promoting rapid growth.
When caring for gardenias, remember not to fertilize blindly or use too high a concentration of fertilizer. Generally, after they have survived for about half a month, you can start using fertilizer. If you transplant them into new potting soil, the new soil also contains nutrients, and it should be at least half a month before you can apply fertilizer after repotting.
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