How to Propagate Leea Burgundy Plant (Leea coccinea Burgundy)

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Leea Burgundy Plant is easily propagated from stem-tip cuttings at the beginning of the growing season. Stem-tip cuttings are taken from the upper part of the plant.

To ensure successful propagation of Leea Burgundy Plant, it is advisable to take cuttings from the lateral shoots as they root better than cuttings taken from terminal shoots. Ensure to take cuttings in the morning hours as the plant cells are more turgid at this time than in the afternoon.

Keep the cuttings cool and moist until you insert them into the rooting soil to maintain the turgidity of the plant cells. You can do this by wrapping the cuttings with moist paper towels or by storing them in a plastic bag. Below is an outline on how to propagate Leea Burgundy.

Steps on How to Propagate Leea coccinea Burgundy

1. Select a large healthy Leea Burgundy plant

Avoid any diseased or pest infested plant to prevent transmission of the same to the new plants.

Ensure the plant bears numerous shoots and is large enough that it will not be harmed from taking cuttings.

2. Identify the shoots of Leea Burgundy plant from which you will take the cuttings

Select those shoots that have new soft growth. If possible avoid those shoots bearing flowers as they may take longer to root.

3. Take the stem-tip cuttings from your Leea Burgundy

Disinfect your cutting tool like pruning scissors, sharp knife or razor blade with rubbing alcohol or a mixture of 1 part bleach to 9 parts water.

With the clean sterilized cutting tool, take 3-4 inches of Leea Burgundy Plant stem-tip cuttings.

Ensure each cutting has at least 2-3 leaf nodes as this is where new growth will come from.

4. Prepare the Leea Burgundy cuttings

Remove leaves from the lower third to half of the Leea Burgundy cutting and leave one set of leaves.

Reduce the leaves of the Leea Burgundy cuttings by half to reduce water loss and preserve space.

The leaves are important as they continue to photosynthesize (make) food for the cutting which is necessary for growth and root development.

To hasten rooting, wound the nodes a little by slightly cutting through with a sterile cutting tool.

Keep the Leea Burgundy cuttings cool and moist until you insert them into the rooting soil to maintain the turgidity of the plant cells.

5. Prepare the planting container or pot

Fill a 4-6 inches deep container or pot with rooting mix. The best rooting mix for rooting the Leea Burgundy cuttings should be sterile, well aerated and free-draining but should retain enough moisture to avoid too frequent watering. Moisten the rooting mix slightly.

6. Plant the Leea Burgundy Cuttings

Put a small amount of a rooting hormone in a separate container to avoid contaminating the whole amount.

To enhance rooting, dip the base of the cuttings in the rooting hormone in the separate container.

With a pencil or anything similar make a hole wider than the diameter of the cutting in the moistened rooting mix.

Carefully, to avoid rubbing off the rooting hormone, insert the cutting in the hole you have made in the rooting mix.

Gently tap and firm the rooting mix around the base of the cutting. You can plant several cuttings in one pot but ensure that the leaves do not touch.

7. Cover the set up with polythene (plastic) bag

Cover the set up with clear polythene to increase humidity and warmth but allow space for air circulation to prevent the cuttings from rotting.

Place the set up in a well-lit and shaded place; avoid direct sunlight as it can cook the plants.

8. Care for the Leea Burgundy Cuttings

Maintain the rooting mix moist throughout until the cuttings are rooted.

Remove any dead cuttings to maintain the set up clean and avoid disease infestation.

Allow substancial growth before transplanting the new plant; the cuttings should be ready for transplanting into individual containers in 4-6 weeks.

9. Transplant the new Leea Burgundy plant into individual pot

Thoroughly water the new plants to be transplanted. Fill pots, about 4-6 inch in diameter, with well-draining potting mix that is rich in organic matter. Moisten the soil and make a hole in the center of the pot.

Carefully lift the new plant with a ball of soil around the roots and place it in the previously made hole in the pot.

Ensure to maintain the same soil level for the new plant as it was in the rooting set up. Gently firm the soil around the base of the plant.

Water the soil thoroughly and place the new Leea Burgundy plant in a well-lit and shaded place.

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