Plant Propagation

 Common methods of plant propagation include layering, budding, grafting, division and cuttings.

My favourite technique is the use of cuttings.

Step 1. Sever a piece of the chosen plant 2-3 inches from the tip, this is described as a soft wood cutting, not hard or too soft

Step 2. With a small, sharp knife lightly scrape the top layer of the cutting, until the exposed stem is green. If you see white you have gone too deep and the cutting may dehydrate

Step 3. Dip the cut edge into rooting powder or hormone, gently shaking off excess powder

Step 4. Fill a container (with drainage holes) with soil or promix (3-4 inches) and water thoroughly

Step 5. Make a small hole in the soil, insert the cutting, secure by gently pressing the soil and moisten daily with water using a spray bottle.

In six-eight weeks roots will appear!