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How to propagate cineraria (Pericallis × hybrida) from cuttings? Master these methods and you can propagate it easily

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To make some of its varieties easier to root, cuttings are generally used for propagation. You can wait until its side shoots grow out, then take them off and insert them into river sand. After twenty to thirty days they will grow roots, and once they have grown two or three leaves, transplant them and simply care for them carefully.

1. Taking side shoots

This flower is generally propagated by sowing seeds. Because some of its double-flowered varieties do not easily set fruit, this method is used so that its quality does not deteriorate or it does not get crossbred.

After it blooms, usually in May or June, we can carefully remove its side shoots from the leaf axils at the base, then trim the leaves a little to help reduce water loss, and plant them in clean river sand. Water them a bit more, then place them in a shaded area to prevent sunburn. If the original plant has not grown side shoots, you can cut off the part of the stem 10 cm (4 in) or more above the base, which helps it grow side shoots.

2. Temporary planting

After about twenty to thirty days it will grow roots, and after five to six months of growing it will bloom. Once it has grown two or three true leaves, it must be transplanted, which is also called temporary planting. You can use a pot with a fairly wide mouth, mix rotted leaves and garden soil with sandy soil, and move the seedlings in. Leave 3 cm between each plant, and keep more soil on the roots rather than cleaning it off, so they are more likely to survive.

3. Care after planting

After transplanting, water it thoroughly with a watering can with fine holes. Never use a strong jet of water to spray it, to prevent the seedlings from being washed out of the soil or the soil on the roots from being washed away. Then place it in a cool area, keep the soil moist, and only after seven days, once the seedlings have recovered, can it be placed in sunlight to grow.

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