Propagating Bougainvillea for a Fence Line

Two Methods to Multiply Bougainvillea

Owner in Lakeland, FL wants to fill 120 ft fence with bougainvillea cuttings from a 12-ft plant after freeze.

Techniques

1. Layering (easiest): Scrape bark on low branch, bury in soil beside mother. Roots in months. Cut and transplant.
2. Woody cuttings: Dip in rooting hormone, place in moist vermiculite, cover with bag, keep shaded. More work but produces many plants.

Do in spring. Layering lets nature do the work.