Plant Care
Best propagation stations for houseplants
A buying guide to propagation stations: which vessel suits water rooting, what actually helps roots form, and when a jam jar does the same job for free.
Topic
Cuttings
Every guide tagged Cuttings, gathered in one place.
Plant Care
Do You Need Rooting Hormone to Propagate Houseplants?
What rooting hormone does, which cuttings actually benefit from it, and an honest take on whether most houseplant propagation needs it at all.
Plant Care
Propagating in Water vs Soil: Which Is Better for Cuttings?
The honest trade-offs between rooting houseplant cuttings in water and in soil, why water roots struggle in soil, and how to choose for each plant.
Troubleshooting
Why Are My Cuttings Not Rooting? Common Reasons and Fixes
A diagnostic guide to cuttings that will not root, from missing nodes and rot to cold, low light, and simple impatience, with how to fix each.
Plant Care
How to Propagate Hoya from Cuttings in Water or Soil
A step-by-step guide to propagating hoya from stem cuttings in water or soil, including where to cut and how long roots take.
Plant Care
How to Propagate Succulents from Leaves and Cuttings
Step-by-step methods for propagating succulents from single leaves, stem cuttings, and offsets, with realistic timelines and success rates.
Plant Care
How to Propagate Houseplants from Cuttings
Turning one plant into several is easier than it looks. Here is how to choose the right method for yours, from stem cuttings to division and water rooting.
Plant Care
How to Propagate Pothos from Cuttings in Water or Soil
Step by step instructions for propagating pothos from cuttings in water or straight into soil, plus when to pot rooted cuttings up.
Plant Care
How to Propagate a Rubber Plant from Cuttings
How to propagate a rubber plant from stem cuttings or air layering, including rooting times and how to handle the sticky latex sap.