Hello friends! Today I will tell you how I propagate Coral Bells.
Cuttings
Over time, the stems of Coral Bells become longer and begin to divide into two. As a result, the bush gets bigger and wider. The best way to propagate is to use some of these stems.
The best time to take cuttings is in the first half of spring. This is when the plant is growing vigorously and the cuttings will have enough time to develop into full-grown plants before winter sets in.
To obtain a cutting, cut off the top of the stem about 2 inches long. Sometimes it happens that the stem divides into two or even three parts in the middle of its length. In this case, cut just below the split and get several cuttings from one stem.
Pour clean soil into pots with drainage holes. Next, push each cutting into the ground in a separate pot and water them well. Place the pots in a shady place and keep the soil always moist.
After a few weeks you will see which cuttings have taken root and which have not. Water the new heucheras with a liquid multi-purpose fertilizer. By fall, the cuttings will already be full-grown plants.
Read more: Can Heuchera Be Propagated From Cuttings?
Seeds
One interesting way to propagate Coral Bells is by sowing seeds. You won’t get the same results this way as with cuttings because the seedlings are not good at inheriting the characteristics of the mother plant.
But seed multiplication can still produce very interesting results. All varieties of heuchera have been obtained by sowing seeds and selecting interesting specimens.
If several varieties are growing in your garden, insects can cross-pollinate them. As a result, you can get unique new plants.
To do this, cut off the inflorescences when the flowers have faded. Place them in a plastic box or tray without a lid. Let them dry out until next spring.
In the spring, sow seeds into trays or pots of seedling soil. Moisten the soil well and place the containers in the greenhouse. Keep the humidity high, and don’t let the soil dry out.
After 1 to 3 weeks, the seedlings will sprout, and then you can move the pots out of the greenhouse and into the full shade. Then, you need to keep an eye on them and water them constantly.
In a year or two, you will get big plants that you can decorate your garden with.
Read also: Coral Bells Care Guide
Will heuchera root in water?
Heuchera will not take roots in water. If you put the cuttings in water, they will rot in 1-2 weeks.
There are ways to prevent rotting. This is achieved by adding some ingredients to the water that inhibit the rotting process. But the chances of a successful result are still miserable.
The cuttings need air to form roots and there is too little air in the water. It is much more effective to place the cuttings in a sterile and friable substrate and ensure good humidity.
This way you will get the desired result almost 100% of the time.
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