How to propagate gardenias through water culture
Main content introduction: This article provides an introduction to the process of propagating gardenias through water culture and the steps to cultivate gardenias, which will be presented by the editor.
Gardenias are mainly distributed in Guizhou, Sichuan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and other regions, and they are the city flower of Yueyang. Gardenias can be used as medicine, with the effects of cooling blood and detoxifying, and they can also be made into tea to reduce inflammation and fever. The flowers are highly fragrant when in bloom and are widely popular.
Methods for water culture propagation of gardenias:
1. First, choose a water culture container, preferably a glass bottle or a transparent container for easy observation, and disinfect and clean it.
2. Cut branches in August. Cut branches of an appropriate length according to the height of the water culture container, selecting healthy branches that are two years old and free from diseases and pests. Make a 45-degree diagonal cut when pruning and remove the top of the gardenia.
3. Place the cut branches in tap water or purified water, adding nothing else. Regularly observe the condition of the water, and if it becomes cloudy, change the water immediately.
4. Wait for about a week until you see small white spots on the branches in the water, indicating the growth of small roots.
5. When the roots are more than an inch long, you can continue with water culture or transfer them to a pot. If continuing with water culture, change the water regularly and add a nutrient solution.
6. Place the water-cultured gardenias in a room with scattered sunlight and add water to the bottle as needed.
7. When transferring to a pot, water thoroughly and keep it in a shady place for 2-4 days before moving it outside for care. You can use fermented rice water to water the plants.
This article shares the experience of propagating gardenias through water culture and the steps to cultivate them, hoping to bring you some help in your daily life!