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Porcelain flower is a beautiful tropical flower with a variety of colors and can be grown indoors or outdoors if conditions are right. If you want to grow porcelain flowers, you can use twigs taken from an adult porcelain tree to grow into a new tree. You will have to first cut the branches, trim most of the leaves and dry the branches, then plant in the right soil. If you follow the right steps and use the right materials, you will have a porcelain flower tree planted by yourself.
Steps
Cut and dry twigs
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Choose stout, healthy branches that are at least 30 cm long. To get a twig, you can use pruners or a saw to cut a fat, lush branch from a mature porcelain tree. You should choose branches that are brown or dark green, as that is a sign that the branch is mature. If you’re manually pruning, the best time to do this is in spring or early summer. [1] X Research Source
- Disinfect the pruning shears with rubbing alcohol to prevent bacteria or pathogens from spreading to the branches.
- You can also buy porcelain twigs from nurseries or online.
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Cut off flowers and leaves from the branches. Flowers and leaves on the branches will compete with the newly grown roots and will hinder the branches from growing. To avoid this, use sterile scissors or pruning shears to cut off all the leaves and flowers on the branches. [2] X Research Source
- Wear gloves when working, as you can get the resin on your hands.
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Leave the cuttings in the shade for 1-2 weeks. Porcelain branches must be dried before planting. Leave the branches alone for 1-2 weeks to allow the cuttings to harden and the rest of the branches to dry out. [3] X Research Sources
- Leave the cuttings in a warm or humid place for best results.
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Plant or preserve porcelain tree branches. When the cutting section has hardened and the branch is dry, you can plant it. If you plan to preserve these branches before planting, wrap the cut ends of the branches with plastic wrap and tie them with rubber bands. Dried branches can be stored for 2-3 months. [4] X Research Sources
- Discard branches that show signs of disease or mold.
Planting branches
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Use a 4-liter or larger planter pot for each plant segment. The size of the pot will determine how large the porcelain plant will grow. Plant pots must have drainage holes in the bottom to prevent water stagnation and rotting of growing branches. [5] X Research Sources
- Even if you plan to grow porcelain plants outdoors, you should still plant them in an indoor pot first.
- Each branch should be planted in a separate pot.
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Fill the pot with 2 parts perlite and 1 part quick-draining potting soil. You can find soil labeled as quick-draining online or in nurseries. Mix the perlite and soil thoroughly. Pour the soil mixture into the pot so that the ground is about 2.5 cm from the top of the pot. This way the branch will have enough soil to grow and the soil will not overflow when you water. [6] X Research Sources
- A quick-draining potting mix will prevent mold from forming on the branches.
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Water to moisten the soil. When you water the soil, the water will have to drain out through the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. If you don’t see any water coming out, you’ll need to use a lighter, looser soil mix. [7] X Research Sources
- If you like, you can add 1 part vermiculite to the soil mix to increase drainage.
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Dip the cut end of the twig in growth hormone, if desired. Although this step is not required, growth hormone will stimulate the branch to take root. You can buy rooting powder online or in nurseries. Dip the cutting edge of the cutting into a cup of water first, then dip in the rooting stimulant powder to cover a section of about 2.5 – 5 cm. [8] X Research Sources
- Dip the twig in the water first so that the rooting powder adheres to the twig.
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Insert the branch into the soil in the pot about 7.5 – 10 cm deep. Insert the cut end of the branch into the center of the potting soil. Spread more soil on top to hold the branches in place. Compact the soil around it so that the branches don’t wobble or move while they’re rooting. [9] X Research Source
- Insert a 7.5 – 10 cm deep branch into the soil to give the roots enough room to develop.
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Stick stakes to support large branches. If the branch is too big and falls down, you can use a stake to support the branch upright in the pot. Insert a stake deep into the pot of soil, then tie the branch to the stake with string. This will help hold the branch in place while the roots are forming. [10] X Research Source
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Place the pot in a warm place and wait for the branch to take root. Normally, porcelain plants take 4-8 weeks to take root. You can place the pot on the nursery mat to increase the soil temperature and stimulate root growth. Young shoots appearing on the tops of branches are a sign that the tree is growing. [11] X Research Source
- Porcelain plants prefer environments with temperatures above 16 degrees Celsius.
Porcelain plant care
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Water the porcelain plant with at least 2.5 cm of water every week. If it rains frequently, you don’t need to water your porcelain plant outside, but if the weather is dry or you’re growing it indoors, you need to water it so that it flows through the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot once a week. [12] X Research Source
- Do not water too much. Porcelain plants can die from over-watering. You do not need to water if the soil layer 2.5 cm deep below the ground is still moist.
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Place the plant in a place where the sun shines for 6-8 hours a day. Porcelain plants will not bloom if they do not receive enough sunlight. If placing the potted plant outdoors, you should choose a place with direct sunlight. [13] X Research Source
- You should grow porcelain plants in pots even when you plan to put them outdoors.
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Bring the plant into the house when the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius. Porcelain plants are not good at cold tolerance. They can do very well in room temperature, but frost and cold can kill the plant or put it into a dormant state. To prevent this, you should bring porcelain plants indoors when the weather becomes too cold. [14] X Research Source
- If the porcelain plant has been planted in the ground outdoors, it will undergo a 3-month dormancy period when the temperature drops too low. [15] X Research Source
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Spray the plant with a liquid fertilizer every 1-3 weeks throughout the growing season. Buy organic fertilizers specifically for porcelain or tropical plants. You can buy liquid fertilizer online or at nurseries. Spray thoroughly on leaves and branches during spring and summer; Stop fertilizing during fall and winter. [16] X Research Source
- Mix or dilute the fertilizer according to the instructions on the product label.
- Spraying a liquid fertilizer for porcelain plants during the growing season will stimulate blooms.
- Diluted fertilizers will also help plants grow healthy. Avoid over-fertilizing, but regular fertilization every 1-3 weeks is necessary for the plant to flower.
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Prune the porcelain tree to shape it or remove dead branches. Disinfect the pruning shears with alcohol and cut the branches away from the trunk, leaving a section of about 2.5 cm. Compost the branches or throw them away. You can prune the porcelain tree to prevent the disease from spreading or fix branches that don’t grow the way you want. [17] X Research Source
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Spray a light horticultural oil on the tree if it is infested with pests. If your porcelain plant is infested with spiders or flies, you can use a mild horticultural oil (1% solution) sprayed on the leaves and main branches of the plant to protect it.
- Spray the plant with Malathion solution if the leaves curl, as this is a sign that the plant is infested with aphids. [18] X Research Sources
- Do not leave the plant in a very hot place before and after spraying.
- Insecticidal soap can be used to prevent pests, but must be sprayed weekly.
Things you need
Cut and dry the branches
- Tree pruning pliers
- Cleaning alcohol
- Scissors or hand-held pruners
- Glove
- Food wrap (optional)
Growing a porcelain tree from a branch
- Tightly planted big trees
- Perlite
- Woodland
- Water
- Growth hormone (optional)
- Vermiculite (optional)
Porcelain plant care
- Water
- Gardening oil (optional)
- Sterilized tree pruning shears
- Liquid fertilizer for tropical plants
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This article was co-written by Monique Capanelli. Monique Campanelli is a tree expert, owner and designer of Articulture Designs, a creative design agency in Austin, Texas. With over 15 years of experience, Monique specializes in botanical interior design, wall design, event decoration and sustainable landscape design. She attended the University of Texas at Austin. Monique is a designer of sustainable agriculture. She provides plant and tree design services, from small gifts to large transformation projects, to both private and commercial clients, including Whpe Foods Market and The Four Seasons.
There are 13 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 34,449 times.
Porcelain flower is a beautiful tropical flower with a variety of colors and can be grown indoors or outdoors if conditions are right. If you want to grow porcelain flowers, you can use twigs taken from an adult porcelain tree to grow into a new tree. You will have to first cut the branches, trim most of the leaves and dry the branches, then plant in the right soil. If you follow the right steps and use the right materials, you will have a porcelain flower tree planted by yourself.
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