Now is the time to take cuttings from these 3 flowers: easy to root, quick to survive, no black rot

Jasmine

Speaking of jasmine, it is absolutely a favorite flower here. We love watching the delicate little jasmine buds bloom. Now let's start taking cuttings!

1. Cut the cuttings

Because old branches have a relatively lower survival rate, it is best to choose new branches from the current year for cuttings.

The bottom of the branch should be cut at a slant, and just one leaf should be left on each side. This reduces water evaporation. In the end, the small branch you cut should be about ten cm to fifteen cm long.

2. Insert the cuttings

Next, we need to insert the prepared cuttings into a mix of soil and sand. The soil must be a slightly acidic sandy soil that is loose and drains and breathes well.

To avoid damaging the outer layer of the branches when inserting them, gardening friends can use a stick to poke holes in the soil first.

When inserting the cuttings, be careful to hold the branch upright, and press the surrounding soil with your fingers so the branch will not wobble!

After that, place it in a shaded, ventilated spot. It will take about one month or so to root, and in about two months the roots will have grown out!

3. Points to note

A reminder for gardening friends: before roots form, never expose the cuttings to direct strong light, and do not rush to fertilize. On rainy days, move them back indoors promptly, and never water them with rainwater.

Purple String of Bananas (Othonna capensis)

Purple String of Bananas is a succulent hanging plant. Many gardening friends love its plump, thick little leaves.

Once it gets sun, its green leaves even turn purplish red, which is quite amazing. Right now is also a good time to take cuttings.

1. Cut the cuttings

Purple String of Bananas roots extremely fast. Its propagation methods are generally cuttings and division, but cuttings have the highest survival rate.

Cut a section of branch from a healthy Purple String of Bananas, preferably choosing one with plump leaves. Wait until the wound on the branch dries naturally in the sun, then it can be inserted into the soil. Then spray a little water on its surface and the soil surface, just enough to moisten.

2. Points to note

Gardening friends should note that a single leaf of Purple String of Bananas cannot propagate on its own. It needs to have both stem and leaves to be used as a cutting.

Do not let its soil suddenly dry out. Be sure to water it properly!

Bougainvillea

The best season for bougainvillea cuttings is spring and autumn. Today, borrowing the method of gardening friend @hfy1981, we will explain in detail how to take bougainvillea cuttings.

1. Cutting preparation.

Soak coconut coir until it expands, then add perlite as the cutting medium for bougainvillea.

Prepare some disposable plastic cups. Be sure to poke several holes in the bottom so water can drain.

Fill them with the medium and the preparation is done.

Dilute potassium permanganate, pour it into the cups to rinse the medium, and disinfect the medium to prevent bacteria from growing and affecting root development.

2. The cutting process

Prepare semi-lignified branches and cut off some leaves.

Put the branches inserted into the soil in a foam box and cover it. Open it every day to let the branches breathe for ten to twenty minutes, and spray a little water every three to four days. After one to two months, they will root.

3. Transplanting the seedlings

Choose some loose, breathable soil, spray it wet, and put it in a flower pot. Then take the entire cutting soil out of the original cup without breaking it apart.

Place it directly into the flower pot. After gently pressing soil on both sides, put the flower pot back into the insulation box. After about two weeks of acclimatizing, it can come out of the box.

4. Points to note

Seedlings that have just come out of the box should not be rushed into the sun. After acclimatizing in a ventilated spot for one week, they can be cared for normally!