Taking and rooting cuttings
Cuttings give you new plants for free and at the same time let you rejuvenate an old, leggy plant. This guide shows you how to take a cutting correctly and how to root it reliably.
You will need
- Sharp, clean scissors or a knife
- A glass jar or small pots
- Seed or cutting compost
- A clear plastic bag or mini greenhouse
- Rooting powder (optional)
Steps
Choose the parent plant and the timing
Take cuttings from a healthy, vigorous plant. For houseplants and herbs the best time is spring and early summer, and for woody cuttings from shrubs late summer or autumn.
Cut in the right place
Remove the lower leaves
Root in water
Or root in soil
Keep the air humid
Wait for the roots to develop
Pot it up on its own
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