How to propagate gloxinia flowers

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1. Sowing

2. Cuttings

3. Point the ball

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Gloxinia seeds can be sown in a soft and drained substrate from August to October. There is no need to cover the seeds with soil. The pot soil should be fully soaked and the temperature should be kept at 20-22 degrees Celsius. They will germinate in 10-15 days. . You can also take cuttings of strong leaves, about one-third deep, and they will take root in 15 days. For bulb division, cut old bulbs that have been dormant for 2-3 years into small pieces and transplant them into pots respectively.

1. Sowing

1. Sowing

1. Generally, it is chosen from August to October. It will bloom in about April of the second spring. The seeds are small and need to be stored carefully. 2. Choose a cultivation substrate that is soft, drainable and breathable.

3. Spread the seeds evenly. The distance between the seeds should not be too close. After sowing, there is no need to cover the seeds with soil, just press them gently.

4. Fully soak the soil in the basin, and cover it with glass to moisturize. Keep the temperature at 20-22 degrees Celsius and germination will take place in almost 10-15 days.

2. Cuttings

1. Generally, leaf cuttings are used, but branches are also acceptable. Cut off the strong growing leaves, leaving 1cm of the petiole.

2. The substrate must be breathable and drainable. You can use clean river sand, or mix it with vermiculite, which has a better effect.

3. Insert one-third of the leaves and leave the other two-thirds on the surface.

4. Block the sun appropriately, keep it at around 22℃, and maintain a certain humidity. Roots will take root in about 15 days.

3. Point ball

1. Select old bulbs that have been dormant for 2-3 years, bury them in the soil in autumn or December, pour enough water, and then keep them at 22°C.

2. When the buds grow to 0.5cm, dig out the bulbs and cut them into 2-4 pieces with a sharp knife. The buds must be on them and apply plant ash on the cuts.

3. Then plant each piece into a pot. When the new buds grow, wipe out the weak buds around them.

2. Cuttings

3. Point the ball

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