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Wed, Jan 6, 10 at 8:55
| Hi,
I have a friend wondering if she can Root Bougainvilla cuttings, and if so, what time of year and how? I tried searching the net, but haven't found much, Thanks,
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- Posted by lazygardens Phoenix: Sunset Zone (My Page) on Wed, Jan 6, 10 at 13:11
| Yes they will root. Cuttings from mid-winter to early spring, keep soil mixture moist, better with bottom heat. I'd use rooting hormone too. |
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- Posted by tugbrethil Phoenix (My Page) on Wed, Jan 6, 10 at 18:07
| I've had better luck with hardwood cuttings than with softwood. Otherwise, same as for lazygardens. Kevin : ) |
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| I'll second that, hardwood seems to be the luck of the draw with me. |
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- Posted by grant_in_arizona USDA Z9 Scottsdale, (My Page) on Sat, Jan 9, 10 at 12:56
| I'll add my voice to the chorus. I've had success rooting them from spring through early summer and like the others mentioned, hard wood seems to work best. I actually like hard, twiggy growth that's very skinny for rooting. My success rate has never been high, probably between 25 and 33% or so, but that's been enough. Mine rooted in water, potting soil, and perlite. Let us know if your friend gives it a try and how it works out. Take care, |
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| I've traded bougie cuttings on gardenweb because they are easier to root rather than transplant. Bougies are big with bonsai gardeners. I'm surprised you didn't find any information. |
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