How to propagate gardenia cuttings in water
This article provides an overview of how to propagate gardenia cuttings in water and related topics about gardenia hydroponics. Next, let's introduce the method of propagating gardenia cuttings in water.
When cultivating gardenias, apart from soil cultivation, you can also use hydroponics, which makes the gardenias look more beautiful than soil cultivation. Below, I'll give you a detailed introduction to the method of propagating gardenia cuttings in water.
1. Choosing the branch
The branches of gardenias used for hydroponics should be healthy and disease-free, and can be either the tip or the middle part of the branch. Note that the branches should not be too weak or thin; only strong and healthy branches are more likely to root and survive during hydroponics.
2. Pruning the branches
Remove all the leaves from the bottom of the branch and cut the bottom cut into a slant. Leave 1-2 leaves at the top of the branch for photosynthesis, as too many leaves can cause excessive evaporation and are not conducive to survival. Additionally, it's best to have 3 nodes at the top of the branch. If you are using the middle part of the branch, the top cut of the cutting should be cut straight, while the bottom cut remains slanted.
3. Water and container
The container for hydroponics should be cleaned thoroughly, with no dirt on the inside and bottom. It's best to use purified water, but if there's no purified water available, tap water can also be used. If using tap water, let it sit for a while in advance to dissipate the chlorine.
4. Hydroponic cutting
Insert the cutting into the water. If you want to keep the branch upright, you can choose a special hydroponic container with a mesh. If you don't have a special hydroponic container, you can place a piece of foam on the container opening and make some holes in it, allowing the cutting to enter the container through the small holes for hydroponics. When the cutting has not yet developed roots, change the water every 1-2 days. It usually takes about 10-15 days for the cutting to root. There's no need to use nutrient solution for unrooted cuttings.
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