To successfully propagate and establish new bougainvillea plants through rooting bougainvillea cuttings, follow these steps:
- Select healthy, mature stems for cuttings.
- Cut a 6-8 inch section of the stem at a 45-degree angle.
- Remove the lower leaves from the cutting.
- Dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
- Plant the cutting in a well-draining potting mix.
- Keep the soil moist and place the cutting in a warm, bright location.
- Monitor the cutting for roots to develop, which may take a few weeks.
- Once roots have formed, transplant the cutting into a larger pot or garden bed.