Grafting: Uncover the Secret of the Bougainvillea Plant!

Bougainvillea plant grafting is a technique used to propagate bougainvillea plants. This method involves joining a stem from one bougainvillea plant (known as the scion) onto the stem of another (known as the rootstock). This allows the scion to take root and grow on the stronger rootstock, producing a new plant with desirable characteristics.

Here are the steps for bougainvillea plant grafting:

Choose a healthy rootstock: Select a bougainvillea plant that is healthy and disease-free. The rootstock should have a stem of about 1 cm in diameter.

Choose a scion: Select a branch from a bougainvillea plant that has the desired characteristics you want to propagate, such as color or shape of flowers. The scion should be about 10-15 cm long and have at least two leaves.

Prepare the stem: Using a sharp, sterilized knife, make a clean cut about 45 degrees angle on both the rootstock and the scion.

Join the two: Place the cut scion onto the cut rootstock, making sure the cambium layers are aligned. Hold the two pieces together with a grafting clip or tape, making sure that the scion is in contact with the rootstock.

Protect the graft: To protect the graft, cover it with a plastic bag, making sure it is sealed tightly around the base. This will help to maintain a humid environment, which will aid in the healing process.

Monitor the graft: Check the graft regularly to ensure that it is still properly sealed and that there are no signs of infection or wilting.

Remove the clip: After about 4-6 weeks, the graft should have taken hold, and you can remove the clip or tape.

Transplant: Once the graft is established, you can transplant the new bougainvillea plant to its permanent location.