Stem Cutting
What you need & How to do it
Materials
- Sharp knife
- Containers for potting up the cuttings
- Potting mix
- Rooting hormone
1. Cut off a section of a stem
Before cutting, make sure plant has grown to 3-6 inches long. Make a sharp cut and mash the stems to make it more difficult for the shoots to develop new roots.
2. Remove the lower leaves
Clip the leaves on the lower half of the stem to have a bare stem to insert into potting mix. (Optional: dip the end of the stem in rooting hormone, which could help the cuttings root more quickly)
3. Pot up your cutting
Pot up the cutting in a moist potting mix or sand. Keep the cutting humid by loosely wrapping it in a clear plastic or under a cloche. It may take about one- two months for the cuttings to root and establish to plant.