What kind of plant is Bougainvillea? Illustration of cutting method

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1. What plant family is it?

2. Illustration of cutting methods

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It is a plant of the Purpuraceae family. It is a highly ornamental plant and a woody vine-like shrub. Its flowering period is in winter and spring. It can not only be grown in pots, but also used as cut flowers. Propagation generally uses cuttings. Prepare the substrate in advance, cut the best-growing branches, insert them after some simple treatment, water them and put them in a ventilated place for maintenance.

1. What plant family is it?

1. What plant family is it?

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

2. Illustration of cutting methods

< p>1. Prepare the substrate: When cutting, you must prepare the substrate. You can use a substrate mixed with coarse sand and river sand to ensure good air permeability. Before cutting, you need to disinfect it with boiling water, or you can expose it to the sun, which can also have a disinfecting effect.

2. Cutting branches: The branches used for cutting should have good vitality, so that they will take root faster and help to bloom and grow later. Cuttings from old branches can be used, but they should be thicker. Then use scissors to cut the base of the flower branches flat, and use rooting powder to soak and disinfect.

3. Start cutting: When cutting, also It's easy to insert the branches into the substrate, but you can't bury the leaves in the soil. After inserting it, place it in a ventilated place, water it thoroughly, and wait for it to take root. If possible, you can maintain it in a pot, cover it with a layer of plastic wrap, but make holes, and plant it in pots after it survives.

2. Illustration of cutting methods

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