Propagation Smores
Stem Cutting
Stem cutting
Materials Needed
- Container to hold potting medium
- Plastic bag
- Stakes
- Rooting powder (optional)
- Plant cutting
How to
- Select a healthy stem, generally from the top of the plant. Count down at least 4 sets of leaves from the top of the stem.
- Make the cutting slightly below the 4th leaf.
- Remove the last 2 sets of bottom leaves. There will be a bump where the leaves have been removed. These are the nodes where the roots will form.
Leaf Cuttings
Materials needed
- Container to hold potting medium
- Plastic bag
- Stakes
- Rooting powder (optional)
- Plant cutting
How to
- Disinfect the container with a 10-1 portion of household bleach and water.
- Make sure the container has a drainage hole.
- Moisten the potting mixture with water.
- Fill container 3/4 full with potting mixture.