Multiply Your Plants with 7 Easy Propagation Tricks
Why buy more plants when you can multiply the ones you already have? With a few simple tricks, you can turn a single stem, leaf, or even a neglected cutting into a thriving jungle
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With a little precision and care, leaf cuttings can give birth to whole new plants. Succulents and plants like African violets perform exceptionally well when applied using this method.
Leaf Cutting
Plant enthusiasts have access to a world of possibilities thanks to stem cuttings. With plants like roses or hydrangeas, take a four to six-inch stem, remove the lower leaves, and dip it in rooting hormone
Stem Cuttings
Daylilies and other hostas can be easily multiplied through division. When your plant outgrows its pot or garden space, gently separate the root ball into several smaller sections.
Division
Air layering involves coaxing a plant to grow roots on its stem. This method is ideal for larger plants, such as rubber trees or magnolias.
Air Layering
Water propagation offers a transparent window into root development. Perfect for plants like pothos or philodendrons, this method involves placing a cutting in water and watching roots
Water Propagation
Tissue culture is a cutting-edge technique used to reproduce plants in a controlled environment. By growing plant cells or tissues on nutrient media, you can generate large numbers of identical plants.
Tissue Culture
A less-known but highly effective method for propagating woody plants are root cuttings. By taking sections of roots from a dormant plant, you can stimulate new growth.