I share an extremely simple but extremely effective tip for propagating bougainvillea by cuttings. It helps plants grow roots quickly with completely natural ingredients available in the kitchen. Use eggs, garlic, aloe vera, and rice.
Bougainvillea Cutting Propagation: Natural Kitchen Ingredients Method
1. Select and Prepare the Cutting
Choose a healthy bougainvillea branch and remove all the leaves at the bottom.
This helps the branch concentrate nutrients for root development.
2. Sterilize and Stimulate with Aloe Vera
Cut an aloe leaf lengthwise and soak the bougainvillea stem in aloe vera gel for about 5 minutes. This helps sterilize and stimulate growth.
3. Make the Lemon and Egg Yolk Rooting Mix
Prepare an egg and take only the egg yolk. Squeeze in half a lemon and stir well.
A mixture of lemon and egg yolk will help the bougainvillea branch easily grow new roots.
This method is simple, effective, and uses natural ingredients that are safe for plants.
4. Dip the Cutting
Dip the base of the bougainvillea stems into the egg yolk mixture for 10 minutes.
5. Prepare the Aloe, Garlic, Rice, and Lemon Soak
While waiting, chop the remaining aloe vera leaf and mince a peeled garlic clove. Squeeze the remaining half lemon.
Place the chopped aloe and garlic in a small cup.
Add 200 milliliter water and one spoon of rice. Stir the mixture well and let it sit for 5 minutes to let the essence soak into the water.
6. Prepare the Growing Medium
Use clean river sand as the growing medium. Sand helps plants avoid water logging and limits root rot. It helps roots grow well, keeps branches stable, and makes humidity easy to control.
7. Potting and Moisture
Pour the egg yolk mixture into the sand cup, then fill the cup almost full of sand.
Strain out the remaining pulp from the aloe vera, garlic, and rice mixture.
Use filtered water to moisten the sand.
8. Plant and Create Humidity
Insert the paper flower branch into the middle of the cup. Cover with another cup to seal and create high humidity to help the plant root quickly. Place the cup in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
9. Early Results
After just three days, you will be amazed to see healthy young roots starting to grow from the base of the bougainvillea branch.
Final Thoughts on Bougainvillea Cutting Propagation
This is a simple, effective approach that relies on safe, natural ingredients and clean sand to encourage rapid rooting. Follow the steps closely, keep humidity high, and avoid direct sun during the initial rooting period. Expect early signs of success within a few days.