Recommended flower varieties that even beginners can propagate successfully from cuttings for free
Want to grow flowers at home but don't want to spend money on seedlings? Then you have to try cuttings! Today let's talk about several popular flowers that are super suitable for"0cost" propagation, even clumsy beginners can easily handle it!
Rose:Rose cuttings are really not difficult, just find a healthy branch. Pick a semi-lignified one, which simply means the branch color is between tender green and dark brown, and it feels a bit firm but not brittle when pinched. Cut the branch into 10 - 15 cm lengths, keep 2 - 3 leaves, and make a slanted cut at the lower end. If you have foam board at home, poke a few holes and insert the branch into it, then place it in a container with water so the water surface just touches the bottom of the branch, and put it in a spot with indirect light. White roots will sprout within a few days. If you want to use soil, use vermiculite or coconut coir, water thoroughly and cover with a plastic bag to retain moisture, open it occasionally for ventilation, and rooting is guaranteed!
Pothos:Pothos is the champion of the cutting world! Whether water propagation or soil propagation, the survival rate is super high. Cut a few sections from the pothos with aerial roots, which are the little bumps on the stem, and those are its secret weapon for growing roots. For water propagation, just throw the cuttings into clean water, change the water every 3 - 4 days, and white roots will appear in about a week. For soil propagation, bury the cuttings shallowly in loose soil, water thoroughly, place in a cool and ventilated spot, and keep the soil slightly moist. Before long you will harvest a pot of new pothos, easily achieving pothos freedom!
ZZ Plant:ZZ plant cuttings are also super easy! Although it usually looks elegant, it is very down-to-earth when it comes to cuttings. Break off its healthy leaves, remember they must be complete, and do not damage the leaf stalk. Prepare clean river sand or perlite, insert the leaf into the soil with the leaf stalk facing down, and the depth should be about one third of the leaf stalk. After watering thoroughly, place in indirect light, keep the medium slightly moist, and do not let water accumulate. After one or two months, small tubers will grow at the base of the leaf stalk, and new leaves will gradually appear. The sense of accomplishment is amazing!
Bougainvillea:Bougainvillea is also a little expert at cuttings! Choose one-year-old semi-lignified branches, cut them to about 10 cm, remove the lower leaves, and keep only 2 leaves at the top. Soak the lower end of the branch in rooting powder solution for 15 - 20 minutes (it is fine if you do not have rooting powder), then insert it into loose, breathable nutrient soil. After inserting, cover with a plastic bag, poke a few small holes for ventilation, place in a warm spot, open it every day for ventilation, keep the soil moist, and when new buds appear, it means the cutting has succeeded!
Money Tree:Although money tree cuttings are not as easy as the previous few, you can still succeed if you master the method. Choose robust branches, cut them to 15 - 20 cm, remove all the lower leaves, and keep a few leaves at the top. Use plain sand or vermiculite as the medium, insert the branch, water thoroughly, and place in a ventilated spot with indirect light. Money tree rooting is relatively slow, so you need some patience. During this period, keep the medium moist, and after about one month roots will grow, and then it will become a vigorous money tree again!
These flowers cost almost nothing to propagate from cuttings. As long as you spend some time and care, you can have more and more flowers at home. Hurry up and give it a try.