Can trumpet creeper be propagated by cuttings?

The corolla of the trumpet creeper is bright red, while the outside is orange-yellow. It prefers a warm environment. In addition to being ornamental, it can also be used as medicine. In addition, there are many ways to propagate the trumpet creeper, such as cuttings, layering, sowing, and division, which are all relatively common propagation methods.

Propagation of Trumpet Creeper by Cuttings

Trumpet creeper can be propagated by cuttings, and the soil for cuttings must be well-drained, loose and breathable to be conducive to the survival and rooting of the cuttings. Poorly drained soil is more prone to water accumulation, which can cause the newly grown roots of the cuttings to rot.

For trumpet creeper cuttings, it is best to use vermiculite, river sand, perlite or coconut coir as the substrate, and expose it to the sun for 1-2 days before cutting, so that the trumpet creeper can grow better after cutting.

Trumpet creeper cutting time

The time for cuttings of Trumpet Creeper should be carried out according to the regional climate. If old branches are used as cuttings, it can be selected around March, and new branches are used as cuttings, it can be selected in July-August. It is recommended to carry out cuttings in spring in the southern region and in autumn in the northern region.

How to propagate trumpet creeper by cuttings

The method of propagating trumpet creeper by cuttings is relatively simple. Cut the cuttings into small sections of 10-15 cm. In addition, they should be properly pruned. All the leaves below should be cut off, leaving only 2-3 leaves on the top for cuttings.