How to propagate the Mandevilla using cuttings

How to cut the cuttings

You can buy your new Dipladenien, also known as Mandevilla, from cut shoots pull that arise when pruning, but also extra Cut cuttings. So none Germs to which cuttings can be transferred, always use clean cutting tools. Cut off fresh or slightly woody shoots about seven to ten centimeters long below a leaf knot and remove the lower pairs of leaves.

Growing cuttings

For good rooting, your cuttings need optimal conditions, which you can easily provide with a greenhouse. Alternatively, cover the Growing pots(€ 16.68 at Amazon *) with a clear plastic bag or foil, which you only remove after the roots have successfully formed. If you like, disinfect them Potting soil or the peat-sand mixture before placing the cuttings in the oven at 180 ° C. About 10 minutes are enough.

During rooting, the cuttings need a temperature of at least 23 ° C and constant humidity of the air and soil. Set the

Growing pots therefore best in a greenhouse or pull a foil or a plastic bag - both should be transparent - over the pots and place them in a bright place away from direct sunlight so that the new leaves do not appear immediately burn.

The essentials in brief:

• only use clean tools for cutting
• Cut fresh or slightly woody shoots
• Cut cuttings about 7 to 10 cm long
• cut just below a leaf knot
• remove lower pairs of leaves
• If necessary, disinfect the substrate in the oven
• Pull cuttings under foil or in an indoor greenhouse
• ideal rooting temperature: at least 23 ° C
• Keep potting soil moist, but not wet