Stem Cuttings
Sophie Majszak
Materials Needed:
- Container to hold potting
- plastic bag
- Plant cutting
- Stakes
Steps to make the cutting:
- Select a stem from the top of the plant
- Make a cut below the 4th leaf
- Remove the last 2 leaves from stem
Steps to place the cutting in soil:
- Fill container with potting soil
- Make a hole in the middle of the potting soil
- Insert the cutting into the soil
- Push the soil around the stem
- Cover the stem with a plastic bag
- Insert a stake to hold plastic bag away from the cutting
Steps after planting:
- Place in area with bright light
- Loosen bag if big water drops appear
- Remove from bag in 2-3 weeks and check if it has rooted by pulling up the plant