Stem Cuttings
propagation method
Materials you will need for this Method
-Sharp knife or pruning shears
-Containers for potting up the cuttings
-Containers for potting up the cuttings
-Potting mix, perlite, vermiculite, or sand
-Rooting hormone
A How to Guide through How to Complete Stem Cuttings
Step 1-
Cut Off a Section of Stem, by selecting healthy growth that's 3 to 6 inches long, and make a sharp cut.
Step 2-
Remove the Lower Leaves by clipping off the leaves on the lower half of the shoot so you have a bare stem to insert into your potting mix. Dip the end of your stem in rooting hormone, which will help cuttings root more quickly.
Step 3-
Immediately pot up your cutting in moist potting mix, sand, or vermiculite. Keep your cutting humid by loosely wrapping it in clear plastic or keeping it under a cloche. It usually takes a month or two for your cuttings to root and become established enough that you can plant them.