Propagating hibiscus by dividing the root is a simple and effective method of obtaining new plants.
How to do this correctly, was explained by the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
The first thing you need to do is select a healthy hibiscus plant to propagate.
Dig up the flower and carefully clean the roots from the soil. A careful examination of the root system will allow you to determine the place where the plant can be divided into several parts.
Using a sharp knife or pruning shears, divide the root into several pieces so that each piece has at least one bud and several roots.
Treat the cut areas with crushed coal or ash - this procedure is necessary to prevent the development of putrefactive processes.
Plant the divided parts of the plant in separate containers with nutritious soil, lightly compacting the soil around the roots.
After watering, place the seedlings in a warm and bright place that is protected from direct sunlight. Water the young plants regularly and watch their growth and development.
When the seedlings reach a sufficient size and become strong, transplant them to a permanent location in the garden.
Earlier, the expert gave advice to orchid owners who noticed that the leaves of their plants had begun to wilt.