Vegetative Propagation of Bougenvillea glabra Choisy by Semi Hardwood Cuttings
Keywords:
Bougenvillea, root cuttings, growth regulators, softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttingsAbstract
Bougainvillea or paper flower (Bougainvillea glabra Choisy) is one of the most attractive species used for interior design. It has shiny green, slightly hairy leaves and magenta or else coloured bracts.
Bougainvillea, a native of Brazil is an evergreen, climbing woody vine. Tiny white flowers usually appear in clusters surrounded by colourful “papery” bracts, hence the name ‘paper’ flower. Single and double flower forms are available. The woody trunk tends to be twisted and young thin stem has sharp thorns and dark green leaves. In native conditions Bougainvillea can be easily grown as a hedge, an arch or a tree on the ground and in pots. Bougainvillea available in a variety of species is ideal for bonsai.
Planting Bougainvillea may be grown from root cuttings and branch cuttings. Plant could be used for vegetative propagation by softwood cuttings or hardwood cuttings in order to produce more planting material in a short time. On purpose to improve roots forming hardwood cuttings were treated with different growth regulators.
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