The Ultimate guide to hanging plant propogation

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The most common species of indoor hanging plants are Pothos and Philodendrons. When cared for correctly they are fast growing and can look great in multiple settings. They do not need to much sunlight and they are quite low maintenance when it comes to fertilizing. My favourite thing about house plants is that they can be easily multiplied so you can freely share them with friends and family.

Step 1

Step 1 is the most crucial part of the propogation process. It is all about cutting the plant in the right place. Luckily hanging plants make this very easy for us as there are clear nodes on the stem that indicate where new root growth will hopefully begin. I find it is best to only use cuttings from the end of the plant, rather than making multiple cuttings along one stem.

Once you have found the root node, cut just before it so it is included in the cutting. Ensure the cutting also has at least one leaf to create energy for root growth. your cuttings should look something like this:

Step 2

Place the cuttings in water so that the root nodes are fully submerged. Over the next couple of weeks change the water frequently and ensure that the water level doesn't drop too much. Look out for root growth until they are a few inches long before moving on to step 3. It is important to note that it is fine to leave your plant in water for months - it should be fine!

The image below Monstera cuttings propogating in water

Step 3

Once you are satisfied with your root growth then it is time for the fun part - Potting. To make your new plant look full and bushy, you should pot multiple cuttings together. This also mitigates the risk of one of the cuttings not surviving the transition.

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