The Effect of Cutting Type and Growth Environment on the Rooting of Bougainvillea spectabilis Stem Cuttings
Abstract
A pot experiment was conducted during the 2024 agricultural season to study the effect of cutting type and growth environment on the rooting of Bougainvillea spectabilis stem cuttings. The study evaluated traits such as root length, number of roots, buds, leaves, and fresh leaf weight. The results were analyzed using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with two factors: cutting type and growth environment.
The findings revealed that the cutting type had a significant effect on the traits of root number, bud sprouting, leaf number, and root length. Similarly, the growth environment had a significant effect on root number, bud sprouting, leaf number, and root length. Woody cuttings showed significant superiority in root number, bud sprouting, leaf number, and root length. Among the growth environments, the mixture (2 parts clay: 1 part sawdust) significantly enhanced root number and length, while the pure clay environment excelled in the number of buds. Additionally, the mixture (1 part clay: 2 parts sawdust) was superior in leaf number.
Keywords:
Soft cutting, Semi-woody cutting, Woody cutting, Rooting cuttings
How to Cite
Yaser Saeed Bahurmuz, & Mahrous Abdullah Bahwerth. (2025). The Effect of Cutting Type and Growth Environment on the Rooting of Bougainvillea spectabilis Stem Cuttings. Bani Waleed University Journal of Humanities and Applied Sciences, 10(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.58916/jhas.v10i1.640
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