The bladder bush expects little from its owner. His own gifts are all the more effusive. It blooms lavishly and then adorns itself with decorative pods. Such a growth is welcome several times. Here's how to multiply it.

The bladder bush can be easily propagated from seeds

methods of propagation

If the desire to reproduce is kindled, only the best way to a new bladder bush has to be chosen. There are two promising methods:

  • Propagation by seed
  • Propagation by cuttings

Propagation by seed

Growing large shrubs from small seeds is only for patient gardeners. If you count yourself among them, then take on the challenge. Spring is the ideal time to start.

  1. Purchase seeds from specialty stores or collect them from an existing shrub in the fall.
  2. Fill small pots with potting soil.
  3. Plant 1-2 seeds per pot about 1 cm deep in the ground.
  4. Dampen the soil with a spray bottle. However, it should not get too wet.
  5. Place the pots in a partially shaded place at 20 to 25 °C.
  6. Wait for the seeds to germinate within 1-3 weeks. Keep the soil constantly moist.
  7. When the plants are around 5 cm high, there should only be one strong specimen per pot. Pluck out the weak plants.
  8. Plant the bladder bush in the bed as soon as it has rooted through its pot.

Propagation by cuttings

A large shrub can be used well for vegetative propagation. Because it does not harm him if he gives a few shoots as cuttings. However, you should wait until late summer before pruning. Then the chances of success for this propagation method are highest.

  • cut semi-lignified shoots
  • about 10-15 cm long
  • defoliate the lower half of the cuttings
  • use lean potting soil
  • one cutting per pot
  • put a clear plastic bag over it
  • Keep soil constantly moist
  • place in semi-shade and warm

Take care of young plants

Fresh shoots are a sign that the cutting has formed roots. Now the plastic bag can be removed. The little bladder bush may
From there you can also enjoy the sun for hours. But it won't be planted out until next spring. The bladder bush has to spend the first winter at temperatures of 0 to 5 °C. During this time he occasionally gets some water.

tips

If necessary in the meantime, the young plant can get a larger pot. A mixture of equal parts unit soil, sand, and perlite ($37.51) is optimal.

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