How to propagate gardenia cuttings to root quickly
Today, the editor will explain how to propagate gardenia cuttings to root quickly and the tips for rooting gardenia cuttings in water, an introduction to green plants and flowers. Please see the detailed introduction below.
With the warming weather and blooming flowers, it is likely that flower enthusiasts are busy "tidying up" their own flowers and plants to help them recover growth as soon as possible. For example, gardenias that have been confined all winter may produce some withered branches and leaves, so it's time to prune them now to prevent them from obstructing flowering.
Trim weak and overlapping branches, and also remove dense terminal buds, usually leaving 2-3 buds on a branch to reduce the consumption of nutrients. Also, the small buds on both sides of the flower bud should be trimmed appropriately, or they will compete with the flower bud for nutrients.
Then, for the elongated branches, the pruning position should be above the bud point, which is conducive to wound healing and promotes the growth of new branches. The length should be shorter than the normal branches, mainly to allow the branches a buffering stage.
When the new buds grow to 2 or 3 nodes, it is necessary to pinch the top and also剪掉 some axillary buds to promote the growth of the main branches.
Don't waste the branches that have been cut; it's better to propagate them with flowers, which can result in several more pots!
For the cut gardenia branches, we first need to select and keep only the healthy ones for propagation, as this will increase their survival rate! Then, keep 1-2 pairs of leaves on top, and the length of the branch should be about 5 or 6 centimeters.
How to propagate gardenia cuttings to root quickly
To speed up the rooting process, it's best to soak them in rooting hormone water for twenty minutes, then take them out to dry before propagating. The methods of propagation are mainly divided into hydroponics and soil culture, which can be decided based on personal preference!
Hydroponics is relatively simpler. You can prepare a piece of Styrofoam and then insert the gardenia branches through it, so the branches will "float" on the water surface with the Styrofoam. However, be careful not to let the water level be too high, just covering the roots of the branches. Finally, place it in a place with diffused light and make sure to avoid direct sunlight, as it not only affects the rooting speed but can also cause the leaves to wilt!
After the roots have grown later, the water level should be reduced appropriately, which can induce the growth of new roots. The weakness of hydroponics lies in the insufficient supply of nutrients, so if you want to continue with hydroponics for a long time, you should add a nutrient solution when changing the water to maintain normal growth. Of course, after rooting, you can switch to soil culture.