Propagating Bougainvillea in South Florida: Layering and Cuttings

Bougainvillea Propagation in Warm Climates

Layering: Scrape a low branch, apply hormone, bury 3–4 inches, anchor with rock. Roots in 8 weeks.

Cuttings: 6-inch green cuttings, hormone, root in warm moist sand. 8 weeks.

Hardening off: Pot rooted cuttings, keep 10 days in shade/protected from wind/rain before full sun.

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