The Mühlenbeckia is very easy to propagate. Since it is also quite easy to care for, you can soon plant large parts of your garden with it. This is very beneficial if you need a good ground cover for a larger area.
How can you successfully propagate Mühlenbeckia?
Mühlenbeckia can be easily propagated by division, sowing or cuttings. To divide, carefully separate the root ball in spring. When sowing, the soil needs at least 20 °C. Successful propagation of cuttings occurs at room temperatures of 20 °C to 25 °C.
The easiest way to propagate wire bushes is to divide the plant. To do this, carefully dig up your Mühlenbeckia in spring and carefully divide the root ball with your hands. Under no circumstances should you cut it apart, as this will damage the roots.
Plant the divided plants in the old or a suitable new location and water all sections well. It shouldn't take long until your Mühlenbeckia sprouts vigorously.
How do you sow the Mühlenbeckia?
If you want to sow the Mühlenbeckia, you need a soil temperature of at least 20 °C. The best way to achieve this is in a heated greenhouse or winter garden. Alternatively, use a mini greenhouse (€239.00 on Amazon) for the (warm) windowsill.
However, it is not easy to get these seeds cheaply. You are most likely to find what you are looking for in special perennial nurseries, or perhaps on the Internet. Alternatively, use the seeds of your own Mühlenbeckia. However, growing a Mühlenbeckia from cuttings is much easier and quicker.
Can I grow Mühlenbeckias from cuttings?
To grow cuttings, cut off shoot tips with at least three leaves. Insert these shoots into potting soil and put a transparent film or plastic bag over them. Keep the substrate evenly moist and provide regular ventilation for your cuttings.
Place the cultivation pots in a bright and warm place with a temperature of around 20 °C to 25 °C. If the room temperatures are appropriate, you can propagate your Mühlenbeckia in this way all year round. After successful root formation, you can repot your new Mühlenbeckias. If you would like to have a particularly densely growing Mühlenbeckia, then put several cuttings together in one pot.
Propagation tips for Mühlenbeckia:
- Simplest way of propagation: division
- Division best in spring
- can be easily propagated by cuttings
- Cuttings can be grown indoors all year round
- Rooting at 20 °C to 25 °C
