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How To Propagate Bougainvillea – 2 Expert Methods To Try

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Propagation Methods The article explains two ways to propagate bougainvilleas: cuttings and layering.

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Advantages  Bougainvilleas can be propagated from existing plants, even in cold regions, using containers.

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Cuttings  Common method involves rooting stem sections (semi-ripe or hardwood) for new plants.

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Steps for Taking Cuttings To propagate through cuttings, take a 4 to 6-inch cutting from a mature stem with a soft tip and hard base.

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Prepare the cutting by removing side shoots and creating a small wound on the stem's base.

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Dip the cut end in rooting hormone powder, plant it in potting mix, and keep it in a warm and light environment.The cutting should root in about four to six weeks.

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Layering as an Alternative Another way to propagate bougainvilleas is by burying a branch section in soil, allowing it to root before planting as a new separate plant.

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Layering Steps  For layering, find a branch tip near soil level. Clear the area around the shoot, bury a portion of it in the soil about 1 inch deep, and cover it with soil.

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Place a heavy object over the buried section. By fall, the shoot will have rooted and developed new growth. Cut the rooted part and plant it in the desired location.

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Success Tips  Try multiple times for better results with both methods. For cuttings, keep some leaves at the stem's top; for layering, ensure the buried shoot roots before transplanting.

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