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कमळ
आजची वनस्पती

Nelumbo nucifera

कमळAquatic

कमळ हे भारताचे राष्ट्रीय फूल असून पाण्यात रुजूनही पाण्यावर उमलणारे हे फूल हिंदू व बौद्ध परंपरेत पवित्रता आणि आध्यात्मिक उन्नतीचे प्रतीक मानले जाते.

FamilyNelumbonaceae
GenusNelumbo
NativeIndian Subcontinent
LifespanPerennial; rhizomes persist decades, seeds viable >1,000 years

Propagation Guide

Propagate Hibiscus easily and grow new plants from cuttings.

Best time to propagate is spring to early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Choose a Propagation Method

Stem Cuttings

Best

Most common and successful method.

Air Layering

Reliable

Great for woody branches.

Seeds

Slow

Less common and may not produce identical plants.

Stem Cuttings Step-by-Step

Take cutting

1

Select a healthy semi-woody stem.

Prepare cutting

2

Remove lower leaves and trim below a node.

Apply hormone

3

Dip the cut end in rooting hormone.

Plant cutting

4

Place in a well-draining potting mix.

Provide humidity

5

Cover loosely with a plastic bag.

Roots develop

6

Roots form in 4-6 weeks.

TipObserve your plant regularly and adjust care according to your local climate and conditions.