When is the best time to propagate gardenias through cuttings?
Today, we will introduce when it is best to propagate gardenias through cuttings and related information about green plants and flowers, so let's follow the editor to take a look!
Some flower enthusiasts have asked, is it possible to propagate gardenias in June?
It is possible to propagate gardenias in June. At this time, they grow relatively vigorously, and the cuttings root faster. You can use water propagation, soil propagation, river sand propagation, or vermiculite propagation, among others.
Now that the gardenias have bloomed once, pruning the semi-woody branches that have bloomed is very easy to propagate and root. These branches are sturdy, less prone to rot, and contain some nutrients.
When propagating, you can keep the branches from 5 to 10 centimeters long, leaving a pair or two pairs of leaves, which is equivalent to two pairs of buds.
When is the best time to propagate gardenias through cuttings?
Make a diagonal cut at the bottom and it's best to soak it in a rooting hormone for about 20 minutes, then insert the branches into water or vermiculite.
Place the cuttings in a place with diffused light and keep them alive for about 20 days. Currently, in June, the temperature is relatively high, and water propagation is also easy to succeed. However, in the cooler spring and autumn, it's best to use soil propagation and vermiculite propagation, as water propagation takes longer to root.
About a month and a half later, the roots have grown well, and you can transplant them into loose, nutrient-rich soil. Be very careful when transplanting, as the roots from water propagation may not survive well in nutrient-rich soil. Spraying water on the leaves every day and avoiding damaging the roots can also help them survive.