There are many ways of plant propagation. You can “raise” your plants from seeds, stem cutting, “adopt” them from a nursery, or other methods—all these techniques will be posted once weekly for the next three weeks. Today, I will be giving tips on how to raise plants from stem cutting.
Plant Propagation From Stem Cuttings
- Pick out a healthy stem with about three nodes that are fairly close together. Gently remove the lower leaves.
- Using a sharp knife or pruner, make a clean cut just below the lowest node (the point where a leaf grows out of the stem). Avoid bruising the stem.
- Place the cut end in a container of water. The leaves should be above the water-line. Roots should grow out from the stem after a few weeks.
- Fill a pot with soil or potting mix. A light potting mix holds water well and is airy enough for the roots to breathe and grow.
- Make a hole that is large enough for the stem in the potting mix. Gently insert the cutting and firm the potting mix with your fingers.
- Water regularly.
- When new growth appears, give it some time to develop before repotting it in a new container with regular soil.
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