Petunia Propogation Question

14 years ago

I got a basket of petunias today, the striped ones, purple and white, for $2.00 (marked down from $19.99)! It's still pretty but it a bit leggy.

I want to prune it so it can grow out again. Can I root the cuttings? I've never done this before, but it seems that they would root.

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GawdinFever
14 years ago
Petunias are extremely easy to propagate and they root quickly! So, yes; you can! You can even propagate petunias from pieces of leaves.

Best of luck!
Gawdinfever
eahamel
Original Author
14 years ago
Wow, I didn't know that! Thanks for the info!
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GawdinFever
14 years ago
Your welcome! They are my favorite annual/filler, because I feel I get the most 'bang for my buck' on color, filler, and longest lasting blooms!
dkzeus
14 years ago
How do you propogate petunias from leaf pieces? I can't find any info. Thanks
Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
14 years ago
I've never done this except with Begonias and African violets, but there's excellent info and diagrams here.

I've also had good luck with stem cuttings but bad luck with some kind of Petunia-killing disease in this yard.

Here is a link that might be useful: Plant Propagation article at NCSU
dkzeus
14 years ago
Thanks purpleinopp. The site was helpful. What I also don't understand is why only one out of the 30 or so petunia cuttings I planted didn't make it. I did everything I normally do. IT couldn't have been because of the TX heat since I planted them inside. Any thoughts from anyone?