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• What you need

Hydrangeas are deciduous plants, ranging in size from a small shrub to a larger tree that looks like a tree. If you want to grow hydrangeas yourself, you can create new plants by pruning or pruning. There are many methods of propagation, depending on whether you have a mother tree or not and how many branches you want to multiply.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Choose hydrangea branches

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   Brush off mulch and soil around the base of a mature hydrangea.

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   Find a branch with 2 to 3 pairs of leaves and no flowers. It is best to look for branches close to the base of the tree, as older branches usually produce more roots.

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   Make sure the branch you plan to cut is at least 12 -15 cm long.

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   Cut branches in the morning. Avoid cutting at times the leaves are wilting. advertisement

Method 2 of 4: Extract the branches from the bush

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   Pull a branch near the base of the shrub so it touches the ground.

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   Keep the branch in place. Use bricks, stones or heavy objects to block the branches.

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   Continue watering as usual. Keep the soil moist.

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   Remove the bricks or stones and check for roots.

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   Replace the brick or stone if the roots are not present, or the roots have not touched the ground. Check back in a week.

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   Cut a branch away from the mother tree.

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   Dig the roots into the ground. Be careful not to cut the roots of the branches or the mother tree.

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   Plant the branch where you want to plant it. Make sure the plant is partially shade. advertisement

Method 3 of 4: Plant hydrangeas in a pot

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   Prepare a pot to plant one or more stems.
   • Use a mixture of 1 part potting soil or mud moss mixed with 1 part sand or vermiculite.
   • Fill the pot with soil and moisten the entire soil. Check to make sure there is no dry soil.

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   Use sharp scissors or pruning scissors to cut the selected branch.
   • Cut at least 6 cm below the leaf eye.

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   Prune the leaves. Cut off the leaves below the top leaf pair. Be careful, make sure to cut above the leaves. Pruning the leaves will help the plant take out more roots.

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   Prune a portion of the top leaves. Although not required, the stems can root more if you cut the size of the large leaves in half.

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   Dip the cutting ends of a hydrangea branch into the root-stimulating hormone. You can take hormones in liquid or powder form.Hydrangea branches can propagate without rooting hormone, but roots will come out faster if you take this hormone.

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   Plug the branches into the prepared soil pot. Gently press down the branch about 5 cm deep.

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   Wait for the branches to take root. Hydrangeas usually take about 2-3 weeks to root, but this may be shorter depending on temperature and humidity conditions.
   • Place the pot outside if the temperature is between 15.5 and 27 degrees Celsius. You also need to place the pot in a partially shaded place that is protected from wind.
   • Leave the pot indoors if it is too hot or too cold outside. Make sure the branch is getting partial or indirect sunlight.
   • Maintain moisture in the soil, but don't get too wet. Waterlogged soil due to over watering can lead to rot.

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   Try gently pulling a branch 2-3 weeks after you've planted it in the ground. If you feel resistance, the branch has taken root. You can either plant the branches or wait for the root system to develop. advertisement

Method 4 of 4: Stimulate branchlet roots in water

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   Prepare the branches by pruning the leaves. Cut a branch that has no flowers or buds at least 10-15 cm long. Prune the lower leaves. Cut off the top half of the leaf.

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   Plug the stem into a jar or cup of water. A clear jar or glass is best, as you can watch the roots grow.

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   Wait for the roots to appear.

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   Change the water in the bottle regularly to prevent mold.

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   Take out the branches and plant them when the roots are in place. advertisement

Advice

• Most gardeners have been more successful with rooting plants in the soil than in water.
• Propagation of hydrangeas is most successful in the early summer, as new plants have some time to harden before fall arrives.
• You can store hydrangeas in the refrigerator overnight if you can't plant them right away.

Warning

• Keep a good distance between the branches so that the leaves of one branch do not touch the other, resulting in rot.
• If you have flowering stems, the newly planted hydrangeas will not flower. The branches that flowered last year will not bloom this year.

What you need

• Hydrangea twigs
• Planting soil or mud moss
• Sand or vermiculite
• Pots
• Country
• Sharp scissors or pruning scissors
• Root-stimulating hormone
• Big brick or rock
• Flying gardening
• Vase of flowers