Vegetative Propagation of Houseplants

Tips for Success

• Start with healthy plants.

• Use clean and sharp cutting tools.

• Use disease-free rooting media that provides the proper water holding capacity and air spaces.

• Place in bright, indirect light.

• Increase surrounding humidity.

• Do not allow leaves to touch each other.

• Keep rooting media evenly moist, but not soggy wet.

• If cuttings are enclosed, ventilate as needed.

• Keep rooting media warm (75-80°F).

• Lower air temperatures help keep humidity high.

• Don't wait too long to transplant into individual pots.

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