How to grow bogianvillea from cuttings?

Question

I do not know the difference between a "hard cutting" and a"soft cutting"

Answer 1

A hard cutting (of any plant) is a part of the plant that has pretty much stopped putting out new growth. It will tend to be a darker green, more rigid, and from the center of the plant. In the case of a bougainvillea it will have well developed thorns, and will be supporting branches that have bracts on them already.

A soft cutting is soft and flexible, is lighter green, and is generally from the very growing ends of the plant. In a bougainvillea it will have only partly developed thorns, will look like it is growing a little wobbly, and won't be supporting any other branches or bracts.

This time of year, unless you're in the southern hemisphere, almost all of your bougainvillea will be hard.

As the Answerer above says, it doesn't matter too much which you pick for bougainvillea. Most B varieties tend to root very well from either. Using sand and rooting hormone instead of water was easier for me.

Answer 2

Hard cuttings or soft cuttings maybe immaterial if you will have to let the roots and new buds grow in water contained in glass jars for at least 4 to 5 days.

Answer 3

I usually drop clippings in a small amount of water until new roots start to sprout. Leave them out in a place where they'll get indirect sun light. Once the roots are about an inch long, plant in good potting soil, keeping the soil moist until the plants are established.