How to propagate gardenia through water culture
This article provides a detailed explanation of how to propagate gardenia through water culture and the precautions for cultivating gardenias, sharing some small experiences in plant cultivation. Let's learn about it together.
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 can also be made into tea to reduce inflammation and clear heat. When gardenias bloom, their fragrance is delightful and highly sought after by many.
Methods for gardenia water culture propagation:
1. First, choose a water culture container, preferably a glass bottle or a transparent container, for easy observation and disinfection cleaning.
2. Cut branches in August. Based on the height of the water culture container, cut the appropriate branches, selecting healthy, two-year-old branches free of 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 without adding anything, and observe the water condition promptly. If the water becomes cloudy, change it immediately.
4. Wait for about a week, and when you see white spots on the branches in the water, the branches will sprout small roots.
5. When the roots grow to about one inch long, you can continue with water culture or transfer to a pot. If continuing with water culture, change the water regularly and add nutrient solution.
6. Place the water-cultured gardenias in a room with scattered sunlight and add water to the bottle as needed.
7. When potting, water thoroughly and place in a shaded area for 2-4 days before moving it outside for care. You can use fermented rice water to water the plants.
The above is a detailed explanation of how to propagate gardenias through water culture and the precautions for cultivating gardenias. I hope this article can provide you with assistance in green plant management!