What family is bougainvillea? Cutting method diagram

1. What family of plants is it?

Bougainvillea is a plant of the Mirabilis family. It is native to Brazil in South America and was only introduced to Europe in the 1830s. It is a highly ornamental plant. It is a woody vine-like shrub that blooms in winter and spring and is often cultivated in courtyards, halls and other places. Moreover, it can also be used as cut flowers, and women in Brazil will put it in their hair for decoration.

2. Cutting method diagram

1. Prepare the substrate: Prepare the substrate when cutting. You can use a substrate mixed with coarse sand and river sand, and ensure good air permeability. Before cutting, it is necessary to disinfect it with boiling water, or expose it to the sun, which can also have the same disinfection effect.

2. Cutting branches: The branches used for cuttings must have good vitality, so that they will take root faster and also help with later flowering and growth. You can use old branches for cuttings, but they should be thicker. Then use scissors to cut the base of the flower branch flat and soak it in rooting powder for disinfection.

3. Start cuttings: It is also very easy to do cuttings. Insert the branches into the substrate, but do not bury the leaves in the soil. After planting, place it in a ventilated place, water it thoroughly, and wait for it to take root. If possible, you can grow it in a pot. Cover it with a layer of plastic wrap, but make sure to poke holes in it. After it takes root, plant it in another pot.