Can the old bougainvillea shed its skin?

Yes, it is normal that the epidermis of bougainvillea falls off easily.

First, the choice of time, bougainvillea cutting should be carried out in spring and autumn. Temperature: 18-30 degrees Celsius is the most suitable.

Second, the choice of branches, choose two to three-year-old branches, with a diameter of about two centimeters and a length of 10 to 25 centimeters. Such branches have high cell activity, easy survival and faster rooting.

Third, the treatment of branches, the wound part at the top of branches can be coated with wound healing agent, and the cutting part at the bottom can be soaked with rooting agent for 2 hours.

Fourth, the choice of soil, bougainvillea growth environment is suitable for loose soil, we can choose pastoral soil, corrosive soil, river sand, the mixture of these three 1/3, before entering the pot, you can sterilize the prepared soil once, the easiest way is to expose it to the sun for half a day. This can play a role in disinfection and sterilization.

Fifth, insert the prepared branches into the soil 5-8 cm deep, and then water them. River water, well water and rain water are better. If tap water is used, it is more appropriate to choose water that is dried one day in advance. Finally, put the cut bougainvillea in a cool and ventilated place and wait for it to take root.