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!
3. Horseradish
Horseradish is a perennial plant that grows aggressively and will be one of the easiest plants to grow from cuttings. Divide up your roots into thirds, then place them in an open space outside for growth purposes- about 1 foot away from each other.
The horseradish doesn’t need any special container before replanting due to its aggressive growing nature – you can just divide it up right there!
4. Hydrangea
To grow hydrangea from a cutting, take four inches of the stem and place it in moist soil. Allow two or three pairs to remain on top so that more flowers can form then cover with plastic wrap for protection against moisture loss. The plant is perfect for beginner gardeners!
5. Sage
One way you can grow sage in your garden, without having it dry out from the heat or freeze over winter, is by taking fall cuttings during harvest season.
Place these into pots with fresh potting soil and keep them hydrated until they’re ready to be transplanted outside in springtime!
6. Fuchsia
If you want to grow your own fuchsia plant, take a cutting in the spring and place it on moist compost with sand mixed freely. Make sure that there is enough moisture as well for this process.
The cuttings will root quickly and should produce flowers during the same season when they are taken off of their mother stem.
7. Oregano
Oregano is a spicy herb that can be grown without soil through water rooting. To propagate this plant, remove the lower leaves and flowers first in order to promote root growth.
8. Azalea
The best time to propagate azaleas is in the spring and fall. Wait until early summer when the leaves have matured enough for their wood to be brittle but not yet brown/dead, then trim five or six inches from healthy branches.
Trim just below where a leaf joins with stem so that you do not nick any of the bark which could cause disease down-the-line (since this can’t heal like other wounds).
Be sure before planting your cuttings into pots by soaking them in rooting hormone first – it’ll give a head start while they wait indoors under bright artificial lights during winter months!
9. Rosemary
Rosemary is a versatile, aromatic herb that may be the most under-appreciated and flexible plant in your garden.
It grows well from cuttings so feel free to use new growth or take some of it’s stems with you when you visit friends this fall! The greener the stem, the easier putting out roots will be for any cutting taken now before winter sets in.
10. Philodendron
The wide variety of species available and their varying leaf shapes, colors, sizes make it hard to pick just one philodendron plant.
Luckily they all grow easily from cuttings which you can get by taking a tip cutting with at least two nodes that will shoot out roots before the owner even knows what hit them!
11. Jade
Bonsai plants are a great addition to any household, but especially for those living in smaller spaces. They require little maintenance and can be as tall or short as you like!
To start growing your own bonsai plant at home, first find an appropriate branch around four inches long that has been thoroughly dried so the wound will heal properly.
Then simply bury it into moist soil until roots have formed and strengthened enough to keep going on their own- all while keeping them well hydrated of course!
12. Begonia
Begonia cuttings are perfect for beginners. All you need is a 1-inch long pie and some moist soil or vermiculite mix with perlite. Press the cutting firmly, keep it out of direct sunlight until roots develop – about 4 weeks later!
13. African Violet
A great way to start your new gardening hobby is by propagating plants with a cutting, like African violets.
For this project you’ll need leaves that are young and healthy with about two inches of stalk left on them.
Make sure the leaf’s stalks have been cut off before inserting one end into moist sand or compost in a tray. The plant will grow roots from where it has been inserted for transplanting later!
14. Mint
The fragrant mint plant is a wonderful addition to any garden, and in some places the invasive nature of this herb can be used for practical purposes.
Given its soft stem it’s also easy to regrow from cuttings making it an excellent option if you’re looking for more plants without having to buy seeds or start them indoors.
15. Comfrey
Growing your own comfrey from cuttings can be a simple and fun project. Take cuttings in the spring or fall, from the roots of established plants, then plant them directly into soil with mulch on top for protection against sunburns.
After planting, it will take about 3-6 weeks before you see leaves appearing out of ground as they push through to get their nutrients!
16. Snake Plant
The snake plant is a beautiful houseplant that grows well from cuttings! All you need are two- to three-inch sections of the leaves. You can get tons of cuttings just by clipping off one parent plant’s leaves.
17. Basil
Growing basil from cuttings is easy. The only requirement for success is that it hasn’t flowered yet, and you’re careful to use just the top leaves on a stem (the lower ones might cause molding).
Growing your own basil in water has never been easier! All you need are some fresh stems of top-quality basil with no flowers or signs of wilting; one cup of lukewarm distilled white vinegar per quart jar filled halfway up with clean tap water; and enough patience while waiting about two weeks for new growth.
18. Mother of Thousands
Have you ever had a plant that was too difficult to grow in the wild because of your environment? Well, this is one succulent for beginners!
The Madagascar jade plant will do well as long as it gets bright light and soil with plenty of water.
This easy-to-grow houseplant propagates from cuttings so if you’re looking for an adventure while caring for plants, try growing some on your own windowsill today!
19. Thyme
Another herb that’s easy to replicate using cuttings or seedlings is thyme! Thyme grows just like rosemary and in fact, they’re so close that you can grow them with each other if there’s enough room for both species’ plants–just provide lots of water as long as the jar has plenty space left over too!
A little patience is needed to see the results; it may take up to 6 weeks before new shoots emerge.
20. Pelargonium
Pelargoniums are a type of plant that is related to geraniums. These plants add elegance and style, but they grow best indoors.
They can be grown from cuttings by removing three inches starting at the node. Pull off everything except the top couple leaves before wrapping in moist paper towel and immersing it in water for just 3 weeks!
When you have roots with about four or five pairs, replant them into a pot around two inches deep so your new flower will get plenty of light when placed on windowsills or tabletops.
How to Cut and Prepare Cuttings
You might be surprised to hear that many plants will allow you to take cuttings. For example, if your garden has a rose bush or lavender plant use part of the stem and create new growth by dipping it into water for about 3-5 minutes before planting in soil.
This process is called propagation and can contribute positively towards sustainable living practices because instead of having one mother plant with lots of offspring around her there are now two – less risk for over crowding!
The act propagating plants sounds daunting but actually doesn’t have too much complexity when following these steps:
Propagating your plants can be easy with a couple of key tips:
First, always make sure the mother plant is large enough that removing a few cuttings will not weaken it–but don’t take too many! Cut green stems off from non-woody type plants and they should grow just fine in any soil conditions.
Propagating plants is easy if you follow a few simple rules:
First, always make sure that the plant has plenty of green stems and leaves to provide fresh new growth for success in rooting your cuttings.
Second, choose only healthy woody stemmed branches with some flexibility- these will be easier to work with than brittle or tough stem material because they have more give when it comes time to root them into soil after cutting off their ends at an angle so as not too harm any existing tissue on the end from which you are taking your propagation piece(s).
Finally, remember that most trees require two pieces of rooted stock (stem division) before planting can begin: one planted where there was once earth below ground level; another placed above.
You can try to cut your cutting just below the node where new roots will emerge. This is often easiest if you slice through the stem at its center, as well as when it’s on a hard surface like a cutting board. If you have trouble with this method, think about trying another technique such as rooting in water or planting directly into soil!
To make a leaf cutting, first cut off all the leaves but one or two. You need some leaves to provide food for photosynthesis when you transplant it into soil and water in its new home – without them, your plant will be unable to take any nutrients from the roots before they have grown!
However don’t leave too many on because this can drain energy away that should go towards developing the roots! Next dab rooting hormone onto stems of plants. This helps encourage root growth and speeds up development time so your little seedling is ready sooner than later.
How to Plant Cuttings
When your cuttings are ready to go, it’s time to prepare a planting container. Since you want the best chance of success for your new plant babies, place them in their own separate pot so that they don’t have an additional obstacle fighting against them – like wind and rain!
To help your cuttings grow faster and stronger, use a soilless potting mix. It will drain better than other kinds of soil without staying too wet or soggy. Avoid using garden dirt as it may contain fungal spores that could kill the cutting before planting begins to take root.
The best rooting medium for cuttings will depend on the type of cutting you are growing. Softwood cuttings with young stems (like most herbs) do well in a jar of water, while both hard- and semi-hardwoods need either soilless potting mix or soil/sand mixture to grow their roots.
Some people even successfully root hardwood cuttings in perlite but they’ll have to be transplanted once they take root.
You don’t need a large pot for your plant, even if it will grow very big. This is another way to save money because you can buy less soil and get started with something like the old milk carton trick.
As long as there are holes in the sides of your container that let water drain out quickly, this works just fine!
Once they take root and start growing bigger than their current environment allows – say after about six months- then transfer them into a larger container or ground so they have more room to explore all those beautiful leaves on top too.
It’s important to get your cuttings ready before planting, but you can’t just throw them into the potting soil. Holes in the dirt will allow any rooting hormone that you put on the stem cutting to stay there rather than resting on top of surface moisture or getting lost and sinking back down as it dries out.
Make sure each hole is deep enough for a newly planted cutting so they don’t fall over from added weight once placed inside, then insert leafy plant stems with one side touching another if desired-just make sure their leaves are not overlapping!
You can’t win them all. It’s important to keep a positive attitude even when it looks like you won’t be able to grow your plants from cuttings. Be patient with yourself and the plants as they mature, and give this technique time!
Caring for Cuttings
After planting your cutting in the container, make sure it has enough light and air. Even though a plant doesn’t have roots yet, these are two essential needs to keep healthy since they only were exposed for a short time so far!
Keep them well-draining by ensuring there is an open area with good circulation around this pot of cuttings that’s located in direct sunlight.
Watering your plants is a delicate balance between too much and not enough. Remember that lack of water can cause roots to rot, causing the plant to wither and die; while overwatering will lead to mold or bacteria growth in moist soil conditions which are fertile for seed germination!
You may want to place clear plastic bags over them if you have an excess amount of fresh cuttings home from the garden center. This could help lock moisture into their growing area as well as slow down evaporation when watering regularly by mists rather than falls.
Because they don’t have actual root systems yet, it’s important we work twice as hard at helping our little friends absorb all that wonderful nutritional goodness.
A great way to revive your plants is by using a heating pad or germination mat. These will give them bottom heat that can encourage new root growth, which in turn should help with other aspects of the plant’s health and well-being as they are replanted into their final destination.
Clear covers on these planters will allow light through without drying out any newly grown leaves or roots systems too quickly!
General Tips for Growing Plants from Cuttings
There are many factors to consider when taking a cutting from an established plant, but it can be done!
First and foremost is determining the type of plant you want. Different plants have different methods for propagating their species so research carefully before making your decision.
Once you choose what kind of cuttings will work best for this area in which they’ll grow, ensure that there’s enough moisture by checking soil texture or watering as needed; sunlight exposure should also match – some plants prefer full sun while others like more shady areas with less direct light (be mindful not to over-water these types).
Finally keep wind out of the equation: if planting outdoors make sure trees or other obstructions don’t block airflow around them otherwise mulch well underfoot.
Start small and pick just one or two plants to try and grow from cuttings. It takes some patience, but over time you’ll see results! You’ll learn what to look for in the process as well so that your green thumb will only get better with practice.
