How to propagate gardenia cuttings
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Experts propagate gardenias using "two" methods, which result in white roots within 10 days, high survival rate, instantly becoming a gardening pro.
Gardenias have a very strong fragrance, and they are very popular. However, large plants bought from the market are often difficult to care for and may show symptoms like yellow leaves. It's better to prune the branches and propagate them again, step by step, to adapt to your soil and environment. Once they bloom, you will feel a great sense of accomplishment.
There are generally two methods for propagating gardenias, one is by using water and the other is by using soil. Therefore, propagating gardenias is very simple, and root growth is also very fast.
We find a piece of foam, make a hole the same size as the stem on the foam, then insert the stem through the foam, leaving about two centimeters exposed. Keep the branch about ten centimeters long, retaining the upper leaves, make a diagonal cut at the bottom, and float the foam on the water with the stem submerged. You can add a few drops of root-promoting liquid to the water, and after about ten days of floating, the roots will grow. Change the water every two to three days and add root-promoting liquid to speed up root growth. Once the roots are about two centimeters long and numerous, you can transfer them to a new potting soil for planting.
The second method is to propagate using soil. Gardenia cuttings are very easy to survive, and there are a few points to note when using soil. The soil must be properly sterilized, and the best soil is loose and well-draining. Insert the pruned branch into the bottom of the soil, leaving a diagonal cut and retaining two or one leaf. Soak the cuttings in root-promoting liquid for one to two hours before planting, water immediately after planting, and add a fungicide like Multi-Clear to the water to prevent fungal infections that could cause blackening and rot. Place it in a shaded, well-ventilated area with some scattered light, and water when the soil surface is dry. Spray the leaves with water three times a day to prevent them from wilting. If all goes well, the roots will grow out in about ten days, and once the roots are established, you can plant them in new potting soil.
Propagating gardenias is very simple, and these two methods can be operated by beginners with a very high survival rate. If you don't know how to propagate, you can try the two methods mentioned by Xiaoqi, both of which have a high survival rate. Let you propagate once and instantly become a gardening pro, turning one plant into a hundred!
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