Whether you’re a novice or expert gardener, growing plants from cuttings is one of the best ways to get started on your garden.
When it comes to gardening, you might be surprised by how easy and cost-effective growing your own plants can be. It’s never been easier than now with a wide variety of cuttings available at most stores that cater specifically for plant lovers!
The easiest way is by taking cuttings from existing healthy plants in the garden or even friends who are green thumbs themselves because they give away their spare clippings to help others get started without breaking the bank on expensive materials like pots, soil, fertilizers etc.
To grow plants from cuttings, you will need a few things. This planting technique can be mastered with ease once it gets going.
Types of Plant Cuttings
Plant cuttings are typically categorized into four different groups: semi-hardwood, hardwoods, greenwood and softwoods. We’ll give you a quick definition of each type along with some plants that fall under these categories.
In addition to the types listed above, there are other methods for taking plant cutting such as tip or basal cuts; although they aren’t quite common practices it can work well in certain species of plants.
Semi-Hardwood Cuttings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, also known as semi-ripe cuttings are best taken in midsummer to early fall. These plants generally come from mature trees and should be harvested when the leaves begin changing color or after they have fallen off.
Camellia
The camellia is widely known for its large, show-stopping flowers that are perfect to showcase in any garden. Camellias grow exceptionally well from cuttings and can even be propagated through a branch or leaf cutting!
Azalea
Azaleas are a beautiful flowering plant that can add color and life to any garden. They’re easy to grow from just about anything – even a semi-ripe cutting!
Honeysuckle
This popular shrub is often used in bouquets because it has an aesthetic appeal. The plant grows quickly after a cutting, and can be grown from any type of medium including hardwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
Hardwood Cuttings
In order to preserve a plant, one needs hardwood cuttings. A good example of this is Angel’s Trumpet which produces trumpet-shaped flowers that grow on vines.
Hardwood cuttings are taken from perennial plants and the best for these types of plants would be those like Angel’s Trumpet as they produce beautiful white trumpets with an intoxicating scent in large clusters at intervals along their stems.
Greenwood Cuttings
Greenwood cuttings are the perfect option for those who want a plant that cannot be grown from seed. These plants will always have green leaves and can come in various shapes, sizes, colors or textures to better meet your needs!
If you’re looking for an easy way to grow new flowers without having any skills whatsoever then Greenwood Cuttings is right up your alley.
You’ll never run out of options because these types of plants don’t need woody stems so they’re available all year round with fresh selections every time you visit our store.
Gardenia
Gardenia flowers are so fragrant, they produce a scent that will fill your nose with joy. The delicate fragrance is the perfect way to give someone you love their own little piece of happiness in this crazy world we live in today.
Dahlias
With over 20,000 variations in the dahlia species alone, gardeners need to be creative when planting these beautiful flowers.
Many people know that there are more than just red and yellow varieties of this flower – but did you know they come with a range of colors?
From pinky-purple popsicle tones all the way through deep crimson hues so dark they’re almost black; it’s up to your creativity where you plant them!
Boxwood
Boxwood plants are a beautiful and useful addition to any garden. They’re easy on the eyes, provide plenty of attractive greenery for your space, but won’t get out of hand like other shrubs might in warmer climates.
Boxwoods also thrive indoors which is perfect if you want an instant outdoor feel without dealing with all the upkeep that comes along with it!
Softwood Cuttings
Springtime is the most common time to take softwood cuttings. These are taken before new growth starts, so they’re from fresh shoots and not older wood.
Softwood cuttings can be challenging because they only have a few days of viability once removed from their parent tree; it’s best if you start them as soon as possible after taking them off the plant or branch where you found them!
Aster
Aster, a large flowering plant with more than 600 species in North America is rooted well from cutting.
This hardy perennial flower can grow to heights of up to 10 feet and thrives best in moist soil that doesn’t dry out too quickly but still drains water away.
Chrysanthemum
The world of flowers is ever-changing and colorful, but there’s a special plant that takes on a different hue depending on the time.
The chrysanthemum, also known as ‘mums’ or “funeral plants, can be found in all kinds of colors including white yellow off-white rust burgundy lavender pink red purple gold etc.
Rose
Roses are a classic for propagating from cuttings. If you grow them in the right climate, they can also be hardwood classifications depending on where your plants originated.
Hydrangea
There are many benefits to owning a hydrangea including its easy propagation from cuttings and the colorful blooms that appear on old wood.
However, you’ll find the most vibrant colors when using branches that are roughly one season in age as opposed to older or younger than this time frame due to their natural lifespan of two seasons maximum.
Salvia
It’s not hard to find the plant family Salvia, as it is available in shades of salmon, purple, pink, white and lavender.
Scarlet tends to be most common among this group; but you can also spot orange patches on these medicinal plants too!
Butterfly Bush
When people think of a garden that would be good for pollinators, it’s not uncommon to picture the quintessential butterfly bush.
This plant is perfect because it produces bright colors in the spring and early summer which bees will love as well as butterflies who appreciate its nectar-rich flowers.
20 Plants You Can Propagate From Cuttings
1. Lavender
Growing lavender is easy if you use stem cuttings. Springtime is the best time to take these cuttings, but fall will do in a pinch too.
It takes up to six weeks for new roots to grow and then transplant your newest plant into any bed or garden that needs some color!
2. Geraniums
The beauty of a geranium is truly unparalleled. With the ability to be grown from cuttings, they are an excellent plant for beginners who want to propagate flowers without having to wait months on end as with other plants!
Flowering in every color imaginable and known for their hardy stalks that can grow up six inches tall, these vibrant beauties will surely catch anyone’s eye when planted near your porch or garden.
Remember not place them below water level at all times so you don’t drown out the roots long before it has time enough opportunity already waiting by being patient- but do know how rewarding this month long process might just prove once finished!
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