How do I grow plants from cuttings?
Take a healthy stem cutting, keep it moist and wait for roots to form.
Many plants can be grown from stem cuttings, which is an easy and free way to get more plants. Choose healthy growth without flowers.
Use clean, sharp scissors.
Steps
Cut a stem about 10 cm long just below a node, remove the lower leaves and place it in water or moist potting mix. Rooting hormone can help.
Care
Keep it in bright, indirect light and the mix lightly moist. Cover with a clear bag for humidity if needed.
Transplant
When roots are a few centimetres long, pot it up. Pothos, mint, geraniums and many herbs root easily.
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