| Gardening Quick-Tip: Rooting Plant-Cuttings |
From "Ask DIY"
episode ADI-412 |
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A cutting is simply a plant without roots, but capable of growing roots so it can be planted later. Some plant varieties such as coleus and philodendron root easily in water. Here are some tips for rooting plant cuttings.
- Though you can take a cutting at any time, it's less stressful on the plant if you do it in the morning.
- Choose a shoot that's developing but not yet mature.
- Cut just below a joint, and carefully strip the leaves from the bottom portion of the stem.
- Submerge the stem in a glass of water or a rooting vase, and place it in a window that receives a good amount of sunlight. You should see some growth within about a week.
- An alternate method is to dust cuttings with some rooting material and place them directly in the soil.
RESOURCES :
Hydroponic Gardening: The Magic of Modern Hydroponics for the Home Gardener
Model: 0880071761
Author: Raymond Bridwell
April 1990
Orchids Simplified: An Indoor Gardening Guide
Model: 0395913276
Author: Henry Jaworski
1997
Chapters Publishing Ltd.
Phone: 617-351-3855
E-mail: chapterj@together.net
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