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Propagating Bougainvillea from Semi-Hardwood Cuttings: A Simple Rooting Protocol

Cloning Your Bougainvillea Color

Take 5‑inch semi‑woody cuttings, dip in rooting hormone, stick in a moist starter mix, cover with a ventilated plastic bag (mini‑greenhouse). Keep damp, not wet. Roots in 2‑3 weeks. Harden off by removing bag at night. Then pot up and grow on.

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