Propagation is a great way to make more plants from plants you already have! Some plants are easier to propagate compared to others.
Propagation is possible through taking cuttings, separating plants at the root or root division, and repotting pups. Some plants are easier to propagate if they have nodes (nodes are "the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge, often forming a slight swelling or knob"). Pothos and monsteras, for example, usually have many easily visible nodes.
(Pothos node)
(Monstera deliciosa node, submerged in water)
While Aloe Vera is easy to propagate when you spot a new Aloe pup growing, and you separate it from the mother plant.
(Aloe pup along side Mother Aloe)
Propagation by method-
Cuttings - (1) Pothos, (2) philodendron, (3) tradescantia, (4) African violets, (5) peperomia, (6) Fittonia (nerve plant)
Root division - (7) Peace lily, (8) Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ plant), (9) Sansevieria (snake plant)
Pups- (10) Aloe vera, (11) spider plant, (12) ponytail palms*.
*Number placement does not indicate easier or more promising propagation. In my opinion the easiest plant to start off propagating would be a Pothos.
Another reason some plants are easy to propagate compare to other is how long it takes for the new plant to develop roots. Some plants can produce roots and be ready to transfer to your planting medium after 4 weeks while other plant may need to develop their root system for months before they can be transferred. For example a Pothos compared to a snake plant from a cutting.
The key to healthy propagation for any plant is changing out your water every 3-5 days. Proper temperature and humidity also produces a healthier propagation. The humidity in you propagation area can be 80-96%, also spring water is a great option (but not necessary) for added minerals.
Check out our tips and trick page for simple tricks for easy and healthy propagation.
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