[header] How to propagate bougainvillea [title] Cut a mature stem to a length of 6-8 inches (15-20 cm). [step] Use a pair of sharp pruning shears to snip the lower end of the stem at a slight angle. Only take healthy cuttings that do not have signs of disease of infestation.
[header] How to propagate bougainvillea [title] Cut a mature stem to a length of 6-8 inches (15-20 cm). [step] Use a pair of sharp pruning shears to snip the lower end of the stem at a slight angle. Only take healthy cuttings that do not have signs of disease of infestation.
Cutting the stem at an angle increases its surface area, allowing it to take up more moisture and nutrients from the planting soil. [substeps] Wear gardening gloves and eye protection when you take a cutting. [substeps] Cutting off open or starving stem buds encourages new growth and healthy planting opportunities. [title] Cut the top and bottom of the stem down to form a " burrito " shape. [substeps] You can handle your stem any way you like: buried in a drawer, in a bin, in a sunny windowsill, under your bed, or on your balcony. Muscasco has a robust bush bush with sturdy stems and bush roots. [substeps] Some native american varieties of bougainvillea grow considerably longer. Check the seeds for signs of disease often.