How Do You Reproduce Plants From Cuttings?
The key to reproducing a plant from a cutting, is to be sure the parent plant is healthy and youthful. The parent plant, or the plant where the cutting originates from, must be free from diseases and pests. In addition, the parent plant should be youthful, but established, so that the roots will form quickly and grow steady. Reproduction based on a clone method, such as cutting, is most always high yield with grand results. You will notice the plant growing fuller, at a faster rate during spring and summer, than a plant grown from seed. Evaluate the parent plant for imperfections. Look for signs of stress: water deprivation, lack of sunlight or nutrients. Your desired cut should be in an area where the plant is in good health. A newly grown limb is a great choice. Cut into the plant where the chosen stem meets with a larger branch. If the plant is very young, cut below the juncture, taking part of the old stem with the new growth you have selected. Dip cuttings into a powder rooting ho
