Why have one plant when you can have five!? We ask this every day.
Plant propagation is a rewarding hobby that allows you to expand your plant collection without spending a dime. One of the most common methods is taking cuttings. Let's dive in!
General Tips for Plant Propagation
- Timing: The best time to take cuttings is during the plant's growth phase, typically spring or early summer. (Pro tip: if you're using Grow Concentrate and Support Pellets regularly - this can be year round.)
- Choice of Cutting: Select a healthy, non-flowering stem with at least two nodes. Nodes are the points on the stem where leaves grow.
- Sterilization: Clean your cutting tools with rubbing alcohol to prevent disease.
- Plant Food (optional): Add Support Pellets to the water or soil of your new cutting to help new roots establish faster.
- Environment: Provide your cuttings with bright, indirect light and consistent humidity.
Propagation Spotlight: Three Popular Plants
Now let's get specific with three popular houseplants:
Pothos
Pothos are incredibly easy to propagate!
- Take a cutting with at least one leaf node.
- Remove the lower leaves and dip the cut end in crushed Support Pellets (optional).
- Place the cutting in a glass of water or directly into organic potting mix.
- Ensure the water is changed regularly or the soil is consistently moist (use Grow Concentrate every time you water)
- Roots will develop within a few weeks.
Fiddle Leaf Fig
While a bit trickier than pothos, fiddle leaf figs can be propagated.
- Take a cutting from new growth with at least three nodes.
- Remove the lower leaves.
- Plant in a well-draining organic potting mix mixed with Support Pellets and cover the pot with a clear plastic bag to increase humidity.
- Place in bright, indirect light and maintain consistent moisture.
- Rooting can take several months. Be patient!
Snake Plant
This low-maintenance plant is also relatively easy to propagate but requires a slightly different approach than most plants.
- Cut a healthy leaf into sections, ensuring each section has a pointed end.
- Allow the cuttings to dry and callus over for a few days (you can place the ends in a bag with crushed Support Pellets to help provide nutrients during the drying)
- Plant the leaf sections in well-draining organic soil mixed with Support Pellets, burying the pointed end.
- Place in bright, indirect light and water (using Grow) sparingly.
- New plants will emerge from the base of the leaf cuttings.
Remember, patience is key when propagating plants. Not every cutting will be successful! Be patient, keep practicing and you'll have a jungle of new plants in no time.
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