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Bougainvillea cutting time, how to take cuttings

Jane Margolis
2020-11-16 11:23:35
It is recommended to plant in spring and autumn, the temperature is more suitable, which is conducive to rooting, growth, and more convenient management, and the later varieties will be higher. Choose the variety with small leaves, which has a stronger fragrance. Aft being selecte, accelerating germination is carried out. We should also turn the soil deeply and spread fertilizer to ensure sufficient nutrients. After treatment, the seeds can be scattered, covered with thin soil, and sprouted in a week. Attention should be paid to timely seedling, fertilization and watering in the later period, so that they can grow vigorously.

1. Time Selection

The cutting time of Bougainvillea spectabilis is less limited, and it can be cut in four seasons in a year, as long as the temperature is suitable and the good environment is guaranteed, it can basically survive.The most suitable time is in the spring and autumn seasons, spring is recommended to choose in March and April, autumn is recommended to choose around September, the temperature of these two seasons is more appropriate, can basically maintain at about 18-25 degrees Celsius, this temperature range is conducive to survival.At this time, the growth momentum is good, the growth is relatively vigorous, and the germination ability is strong.

How to cut

1. Cut off the branches: Select the Bougainvillea with good growth condition, cut off the robust branches from the top, preferably the annual branches, which have not yet appeared lignification, but also check whether there are diseases and insect pests, the length is about 9-12 cm.Cut the bottom of the branch diagonally to increase the absorption area, and remove the leaves at the bottom, leaving 3-4 leaves at the top.

2. Preparation of matrix: The matrix should be mainly breathable, and can be mixed with peat soil and perlite, which is suitable for cuttage.

3, carry out cuttage: smearing that root agent on the bottom of the branch, and then inserting the branch into the substrate without inserting too deeply.

4. Late management: The cuttings should be placed in a ventilated and bright place, but not in strong light.

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