How to Grow Hibiscus from Cuttings Without Rooting Hormone? - Shiny Plant

How to Grow Hibiscus from Cuttings Without Rooting Hormone?

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The hibiscus is one of the wonderful garden plants that each person may cultivate in their own backyard garden.

Once you have mastered the technique of cloning them, you will be able to reproduce some of the most beautiful garden plants you have ever seen.

Instead of purchasing them at a garden shop, you could look in the yard of a friend who has some of the most colorful hibiscuses.

If you like what you see, there is no need for you to inquire about where they purchased it, how they cultivated it, or what kind of fertilizer they put on it.

You may replicate the plant by simply requesting some cuttings from someone else who has it. 

Flowers and everything else. Without charge!

How to grow hibiscus from cuttings without rooting hormones?

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  • If you want to cultivate hibiscus from cuttings, the first step is to choose the appropriate cutting. 
  • The cutting that you choose should not be the young one (which is going to be thin and green), but rather you should select an older brown hardwood cutting. The thickness of the cuts should not be excessive. Take cuttings that are cut down with a sharp shear in a single try.
  • After choosing and cutting the proper hibiscus cutting, the next step is to clear the cutting of any unnecessary branches and leaves.
  • Cut the cutting into 5 to 6 inches in length.
  • Using a knife, make a cut at an angle of 45 degrees at the bottom of the cutting. Next, scrape a little bit around the tip of the area where you made the cut at an angle of 45 degrees.
  • It is essential to use the appropriate potting mix if you want your plant to have healthy growth. Create potting mix soil by combining 50% garden soil, 25% sand, and 25% compost.
  • Sand will contribute to improved drainage of the soil in the area. Combine all of these ingredients to produce potting soil.
  • Choose a Pot that has enough holes for drainage (at least 3-4 holes). Because of these holes, extra water will be pumped out of the pot. In addition, spread some stones at the base of the pot so that the potting mix does not drain out with the drainage water.
  • To prepare the pot for planting, fill it with potting mix soil. Applying downward pressure to the dirt will help it settle more evenly.
  • Make a hole by driving a stick made of wood into the ground to create the hole. The cinnamon powder should be applied to the tip of the cutting tool before it is inserted into the hole. This will provide more desirable outcomes.
  • Take note that you may also stimulate the formation of new roots by dipping the end of the cutting into the rooting hormone (this step is optional).
  • Take off all of the leaves that are on the cutting, and keep just a few leaves on it. This will ensure that the cutting uses all of its energy to establish new root growth.
  • Make sure that the cutting does not move while you are doing this, and press the soil tightly around it. If you plant your cuttings too loosely, the root will develop mushily, and the plant will not produce any flowers as a consequence. Therefore, you need to make sure that the cutting does not shift in the least.
  • Give the pot a good amount of water until it begins to flow through the drainage holes.
  • Maintain a constant level of moisture in the soil. If you water your soil too little, the roots won’t be able to develop to their full potential.
  • After around 14–20 days, the cutting will begin to produce roots and nodes on the leaves.

FAQ

Can you root cuttings without rooting hormone?

Yes. Powdered rooting hormones do little to enhance the process of growing. On plants that are difficult to reproduce, they are absolutely necessary. The hibiscus is not considered to be one of them. Because it is simple to establish a root system, it does not need any unique care on your plant.