Want more plants in your garden without getting more from the store? It’s time to learn plant propagation. It’s how gardeners ...

Step 1: Prepare the Cutting. 1. Select a Healthy Stem: Just like in water propagation, choose a healthy, 4-6 inch stem from your basil plant. 2. Cut Below a Node: Use clean scissors or pruning ...

If you want to propagate fresh basil from the grocery store, trim the herb stems back to a leaf node so it’s easier for the cut stems to absorb water. How to Propagate Basil in Soil ...

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a go-to beginner houseplant for good reason—it’s not only very forgiving, but propagating it is ...

To propagate a ZZ plant, cut off a healthy-looking leaf as close to the plant’s stalk as you can. After you make the cut, Erler suggests leaving it to dry for a full day, so the cut surface can ...

You can also propagate most perennial herbs by taking a few stem cuttings. Annual herbs can also be grown from cuttings, though most are so easy to start from seed it’s not worth the effort.

These tips will help you propagate houseplants from trimming to planting. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 75°F. Thursday, June 19th 2025 e-Edition. Home Page. News. News; ...

The cuttings need to be placed pointing the same way they were on the plant. The cut ends need to scab over before propagation is attempted, Horst said. Know when to transplant ...

For those who have resolved to grow their indoor jungles even more in 2022, break out some sharp scissors and a vase filled with water. Propagating house plants can be a fun and easy experiment — and ...