Cutting the stem at an angle increases its surface area, allowing it to take up more moisture and nutrients from the planting soil. [substeps] Wear gardening gloves and eye protection when you take a cutting.
[header] How to propagate bougainvillea [title] Cut a mature stem to a length of 6-8 inches (15-20 cm). [step] Use a pair of sharp pruning shears to snip the lower end of the stem at a slight angle. Only take healthy cuttings that do not have signs of disease of infestation.