How to propagate hibiscus by cuttings? A detailed guide to the latest method

Hibiscus, also known as Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), has flowers that are mostly red, and it is often called the big red flower. Hibiscus is evergreen all year round and also blooms in all four seasons, and many people often grow it as a potted plant on balconies. So do you know how hibiscus is propagated? Follow the editor to take a look.

1. Cutting time

Hibiscus is evergreen all year round and blooms in all four seasons, so it can be controlled through methods such as cuttings, and cuttings can be taken all year round, but the survival rate is highest when cuttings are taken in spring and autumn. If you choose to propagate by cuttings in winter, then heat preservation treatment is needed, otherwise low temperatures will cause the cuttings to root slowly and the survival rate will be low, so propagating by cuttings in winter is not recommended.

2. Cutting selection

When propagating hibiscus by cuttings, the cuttings can be its terminal buds or young shoots. These two parts have the characteristics of rooting quickly and surviving easily after cutting. If semi-lignified or fully lignified branches are chosen as cuttings, then rooting will become very slow, and the survival rate will be very low. So for the success rate of cuttings, be sure to pay attention when choosing cuttings.

3. Cutting

When propagating hibiscus by cuttings, first prepare the potting soil in advance. It is best to choose loose and fertile soil as the growing medium. Before cutting, water the soil thoroughly, then insert the cut cuttings directly into the soil and secure them. Place them in a spot with sufficient scattered light, and in about 2-3 weeks they will sprout, and roots will also form at the bottom. After about 10 more days of care, they can be placed in the courtyard for normal care.

4. Care after cutting

After hibiscus has been successfully propagated by cuttings, later management is also extremely important. If it is to be transplanted into a flowerpot, then the planted hibiscus needs to be sent to a cool environment, and only after the 10-day acclimatization period can it be slowly moved to a sunny environment. If it is transplanted into a courtyard or field, then shading is needed, and only after it has gradually succeeded can the shading be removed.

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