Propagation

Have you ever wanted more plants, but never had the money to afford them? Have you ever wanted to help the environment, but just didn't know how? How you add a touch of vibrancy to your room better? Well propagation is the answer to all of these questions. There are many different ways that a plant can reproduce. Many of us are most familiar with pollination, where the pollen of a plant helps it reproduce. However, not all plants produce flowers with which pollen can create seeds. Propagation is a method of reproduction plants take, where certain clippings or parts of them will regrow in water or soil, and you can help this process along. A simple process is all it takes for your to begin your propagation journey.

First Cut

Different parts of plants can regrow themselves into replicas of the original plant. The reproduction process for many happens at the "node" of the plant. This is the part of the plant where many sprout roots. To get a clipping, make sure you include a node in your cut, otherwise the plant will not be able to grow. Note: this is the case for many, but not all plants. Fan favorites like the Snake Plant, as well as many succulents don't have nodes. Just take one of their leaves, pull it from the bottom, and the roots will grow out of the bottom end, acting as a makeshift node.

Then Place

Place your clipping into a jar or glass of water. The addition of rocks is optional, but it helps your plant's container to look more modern in a living space. There are also plenty of models of "propagation stations" online. Make sure your plant clipping is receiving the proper amount of sunlight. Clippings need extra sunlight so that they can grow their initial roots.

Finally Wait

Of course now, the hardest part comes. In this time period, clippings from your plant will begin to grow roots. Plants like these can survive just fine for a while if you decide to keep them in water. However, if their roots grow longer than about 4 inches, you can definitely transplant them into soil. Either method works.