How to propagate Pentas lanceolata by cuttings? Stem cutting method illustrated tutorial

Pentas lanceolata comes in a variety of flower colors, including white, peach red and pink, and its flowering period lasts as long as six months. It is a beautiful ornamental flowering plant, suitable for cultivation in major botanical scenic areas. It is especially common in many provinces across the country, and is the most attractive plant landscape in scenic spots everywhere.

Pentas lanceolata generally grows 30 cm to 40 cm tall, with terminal cymose inflorescences. The small flowers are tubular, and the corolla splits into 5 lobes in a five-pointed star shape, hence the name five-star flower. Dozens of five-star flowers cluster together into a ball, very gorgeous and pleasing to the eye.

Because the seeds of Pentas lanceolata are tiny at the seedling stage, plug seedlings are often used for sowing. So can Pentas lanceolata be propagated by cuttings? The answer is yes. For old plants over three years old, the cutting method should be used for propagation.

Pentas lanceolata stem cutting method/steps:

1. Take a strong branch as the cutting, which needs two nodes, and cut off the flower bud part.

2. Because cuttings cannot have flower buds, the small flower buds also need to be cut off.

3. Cut large leaves in half to avoid rapid water loss.

4. The leaves on the lower part of the cutting must be cut off.

5. Dip the cut end of the cutting in rooting powder.

6. Insert the cuttings into the soil at a spacing of 4-5 cm per plant.

7. After finishing, remember to water. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into soft pots or 3-inch pots.