How to propagate Begonia semperflorens through cutting and rooting
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Begonia semperflorens can be propagated by cuttings in May-June during spring and September-October in autumn. Choose sturdy, disease-free branches and plant them in clean substrates, keeping them in a shaded place for care. Generally, they can root and survive in about 20 days. They can be transplanted later. It's not suitable to propagate in winter due to the cold weather, but in a greenhouse, propagation can be done all year round. Here's how to propagate Begonia semperflorens through cuttings.
1. Propagation Time
Begonia semperflorens is suitable for propagation in spring and autumn when the temperature is warm and the humidity is ideal for cutting to root, especially in May-June and September-October each year. With greenhouse conditions, propagation can be done successfully throughout the year.
2. Preparing the Soil
Begonia semperflorens prefers loose and breathable soil. Clean the river sand, then place it in the sun to dry for 1-2 days to use as the substrate for propagating Begonia semperflorens.
3. Selecting Cuttings
Choose sturdy and healthy branches, 1-2 years old, with 3-4 nodes from a well-growing Begonia semperflorens mother plant. Cut 8-10 cm with a sterilized scissor, the top cut flat, the bottom cut into a horseshoe shape, remove some leaves, leaving 1-2 young leaves, soak in rooting hormone for 10-20 minutes, and then place in a shaded area to dry.
4. Planting Cuttings
Prepare a container of the appropriate size, place some pebbles at the bottom, and fill it with the processed river sand, smoothing the soil. Insert the cuttings into the sand, with a spacing of about 3-4 cm, slightly pressing the soil, and keeping it in a shaded place for care. Do not water immediately to avoid rotting of the wounds. Water thoroughly after 3-5 days. If the temperature is controlled at around 20°C, it will take about 15-20 days to root and survive. Move it to a place with plenty of sunlight for care, water regularly to keep the soil moist, and transplant once growth is stable.
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