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7 beautiful Plants that Grow from Cuttings easily
It's a lot of fun to grow fresh plants from cuttings for your garden or to offer plants as gifts to friends. These seven plants grow easily from cutting in soil as well as in Water. Let's go ahead to become a Pro-Gardener.
1. Pothos/Money plant (Epipremnum aureum)
Pothos is incredibly strong. Just cut off a 4 to 6 inch piece just below a node, put it in water, and in a few weeks you'll see roots start to grow. Ideally, a money plant should be kept in the south-east direction. As this is the direction of Lord Ganesha, it is known to bring health, peace, and prosperity.
2. Spider plants/Ribbon plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
It make new plants called "babies" that can be planted in soil or in water without a pot. They quickly grow roots.
3. Philodendron
Put a stem in water or soil that has at least one node and leaf cut into it. Philodendrons grow well and quickly go to roots. Philodendrons improves air quality in the home. Philodendron's veiny, sprawling leaves are great to look at and even better at absorbing carbon dioxide and other toxins from the air! Its porous oxygenating leaves brighten and freshen the room visually and atmospherically!
4. Coleus (Coleus Scutellarioides)
Trim leaves from 4 to 6 inch stems, then submerge them in soil or water. Coleus is a very robust plant that grows swiftly.
5. Succulents
Succulent roots and leaves should be placed in soil after being allowed to dry for a day or two. New plants will sprout from the roots that extend out from the base.
6. English ivy (Hedera helix)
Trim a 4 to 6 inch long stem with a few buds and leaves on it. Its roots take root quickly in both water and soil, which makes it ideal for hanging baskets. This plant remains green throughout the year. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as a herbal medicine. Ivy should be watered well.
7. Mint
Cut off a 3-4-inch stem just below a node and put it in soil or water. Mint comes back quickly and is great for cooking.
Now that you know how easy it is to multiply your favorite plants, why not give it a try? Choose one or more of the plants mentioned above and start your propagation journey today. Don't forget to share your success stories in the comments or tag us on social media using #PlantCuttingSuccess – we’d love to see your growing garden! Happy gardening!
