Propagating my beautiful Brunfelsia flowering house plant is proving very difficult - any ideas please?

Question

I've tried cutting in water, cutting in soil, also in a gel, with polybag over tops, cuttings with a "heel" attached - all look sickly and haven't taken.

Answer 1

Brunfelsia has some specific requirements that must be met for them to grow & bloom.
It is not always easy to meet these requirements indoors. That is why they have a reputation as being shy bloomers.

For October & November, they need 8 weeks of cool temps in the 50-60 degree range. You may want to keep them outside for as long as the temps do not drop below 50 degrees. It is this cool period that is required to set buds. It is also best to let the soil get a bit drier during this semi-dormant period. Typically, Brunfelsia blooms from December through March. Be sure to keep the soil evenly moist during this period and provide lots of indirect light.

After it has finished flowering, ease back bit on the water for a few weeks & prune back the plant to keep it compact. After that, provide lots of bright indirect light, keep the soil moist, and fertilize monthly until its fall rest period. (A final note: Brunfelsia only blooms when quite potbound, so it is important not to repot unless absolutely necessary).
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Answer 2

Sometimes when you get plants from a green house and plant them outside, the difference in soil, and air temp can affect them. First few days you will notice that they wilt a little bit. I would suggest get some Miracle grow for them all that will help. checking the soil in the baskets, if it's moist I would say it is fine, if it's not to moist water. I usually water my plants, any kind early in the morning, and again in late afternoon. Not saturating them in the water but just enough that it will get em through the day. You do not want to water your lawn, or plants during the hours of 10am-4pm that is when the sun is starting to peak and gets hotter. It is best to do so in the morning, and evening. So I find with my gardens. If it is raining hard. I would move the basket out of the rain to avoid being water logged. Make sure the baskets have the drain holes in the bottom. Usually they do. to help excess water drain. I hope this helps. Best of luck to you. ps. You can go to the green house you purchased them from, and they can also give you suggestions on what to use and help your plants get back to a livelier look :)

Answer 3

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Propagating my beautiful Brunfelsia flowering house plant is proving very difficult - any ideas please?
I've tried cutting in water, cutting in soil, also in a gel, with polybag over tops, cuttings with a "heel" attached - all look sickly and haven't taken.

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